The Art of Jock
$148.23
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
20 September 2016
Summary
Discover the uniquely dynamic work of acclaimed artist Jock, from his groundbreaking comics art to his stunning posters for the pop culture company Mondo and his evocative concept illustrations for a range of acclaimed films.
Mark Simpson, known by his pen name, Jock, is an internationally recognized three-time New York Times best-selling artist and Eisner Award nominee. Over the last two decades, Jock has become one of the most distinguished illustrators in comics, with cred…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781608878055 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1608878058 |
| Author: | Will Dennis, Jock, Jim Lee, Peter Berg, Scott Snyder |
| Publisher: | Insight Editions |
| Imprint: | Insight Editions |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 20 September 2016 |
| Weight: | 1.58kg |
| Dimensions: | 324mm x 235mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
“Made in collaboration with Mondo,
“Made in collaboration with Mondo, The Art of Jock delves into the prolific artist’s catalog, showcasing not only the best of his sketches and published images, but also personal notes from Jock himself that provide insight into the inner workings of his creative process.” — Forces of Geek “Expansive, inclusive, detailed, and insightful not only for Dennis’s experiences as Jock’s editor, but also for the addition of Jock’s collaborators, The Art of Jock is a brilliant, beautiful book that will appeal to both comics and film audiences as it showcases the important contributions of a true modern master of popular culture, Jock.” — ICv2.com
About The Author
Will Dennis
Jock is the New York Times best-selling British artist best known for his comics work with writer Andy Diggle on DC/Vertigo’s The Losers, the award-winning Batman: The Black Mirror, and Wytches with writer Scott Snyder. Jock has also produced key art, concept design, and promotional imagery for films including Iron Man 3, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Dredd, Star Wars: Episode VIII, and the Oscar-winning Ex Machina. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he now lives and works in Devon, England.
Will Dennis was an editor at Vertigo/DC Entertainment for more than fifteen years, specializing in genre fiction comics and graphic novels. His award-winning titles including 100 Bullets, Y: The Last Man, Scalped, DMZ, Joker, Batman, and many more. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, where he freelance edits comics and books.
Peter Berg is an acclaimed writer, director, producer, and actor. His directorial film credits include Hancock, The Kingdom, Deepwater Horizon, Lone Survivor, and Friday Night Lights, which he also developed into a hugely successful TV series. He lives and works in Los Angeles.
Jim Lee, a world-renowned comic book artist, writer, editor, and publisher, is the co-publisher of DC Entertainment (DCE) alongside Dan DiDio. He lives with his family in Los Angeles.
Scott Snyder has written comics for both DC and Marvel, including the best-selling series American Vampire, Batman, and Swamp Thing, and is the author of the story collection Voodoo Heart. He also co-created the Wytches comic book with Jock. He lives on Long Island with his wife Jeanie and his sons Jack and Emmett.
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