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Book Synopsis: Presented as a handsome dual-sided book with two covers, go behind the scenes of The Brothers Hernandez: over 400 pages of sketches, inked drawings, early comics, and uninhibited graphic ephemera that never made it into the pages of Love and Rockets. Both Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez developed their skills as artists in public, in the pages of Love and Rockets, and as quickly as any artists ever have. The first issue showed two promising young tyros; by the fourth, both brothers were clearly among the foremost cartoonists of their generation. But not all of that development took place on the main stage of their shared magazine. They built up to their 1981 self-published debut with years of experiments, fan art, zine illustrations, early short comics, and gig posters, and continued to work out in personal sketchbooks after establishing themselves as the preeminent cartoonists they became. Fantagraphics published two volumes of this nascent or private drawing in 1989 and 1992. Now, this deluxe hardcover collects the work from these two volumes with other rarely-seen artwork for a new generation of admirers. It's presented as a dual-sided flip book with one cover, and one half of the book, featuring Jaime's work and a second cover, and other half of the book, highlighting Gilbert's work. The Hernandez Brothers' mastery of comics is seen on every page of the thousands of pages of Love and Rockets they've drawn over the last 40 years. Here, for the first time in three decades, see the work they put into becoming those artists. Black-and-white with some color
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Discover the hidden world of The Brothers Hernandez with Love and Rockets: The Sketchbooks. This stunning dual-sided book is a treasure trove of over 400 pages of sketches, inked drawings, early comics, and graphic ephemera that never made it into the pages of Love and Rockets. Dive deep into the artistic journey of Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, two of the most prominent cartoonists of their generation.
Unleash your creativity as you explore the brothers' development as artists. From their early experiments and fan art to zine illustrations and gig posters, witness the evolution of their exceptional skills. Fantagraphics published two volumes of their private drawings in 1989 and 1992, but now, this deluxe hardcover edition brings together the best of their rarely-seen artwork.
Get ready for a visual feast with Love and Rockets: The Sketchbooks. With its dual-sided flip book format and stunning cover designs, you can immerse yourself in the distinctive styles of Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez. Experience their mastery of comics as you flip through thousands of pages filled with their iconic black-and-white drawings, peppered with bursts of color.
For the first time in three decades, Love and Rockets: The Sketchbooks offers a unique opportunity to witness the passion and dedication that fueled the Hernandez Brothers' artistic journey. Don't miss out on this collector's item that celebrates their creative genius. Order your copy today and embark on a visual adventure that will inspire and captivate you.
Order now to secure your copy of Love and Rockets: The Sketchbooks before they're gone!
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