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Book SynopsisShowrunners Eric Lewald and Julia Lewald reveal the story behind the creation of one of the most celebrated, revolutionary animated series of all time. X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series takes fans behind the scenes of the landmark cartoon that laid the groundwork for the dozens of Marvel Comics adaptations that followed. Interviews with series writers, artists, producers, and executives reveal the razor’s edge that Marvel and Fox navigated in order to bring the X-Men to television, and detail the tough decisions, compromises, and brilliant solutions that resulted in a series that has been lauded by critics and fans for nearly three decades.
Along the way, readers will encounter comics and entertainment luminaries Stan Lee, Margaret Loesch, Avi Arad, and Haim Saban, as well as exclusive production art and commentary from key
X-Men: TAS artists such as supervising producer/director Will Meugniot, producer/dire
Trade Review“…many a comic fan considers the 1990s X-Men animated series to be the definitive screen version of Marvel’s iconic mutant team — and this encyclopedic new volume is the definitive guide.” * Yahoo! Entertainment *
“Plain and simple, this is a must-buy for all X-Men fans.” * Geeks Worldwide *
“It’s a must read for all fans of the 90s cartoon classic…” * The Beat *
“…you’re truly getting a look behind the curtain to how [the show] came together.” * Cinelinx *
“Abrams Books has published something that satisfies those looking for animation knowledge, art aficionados, and the most die-hard critical X-Men collectors.” * Red Carpet Report *
“…a behind-the-scenes look packed with commentary and never-before-seen concept art, storyboards and more.” * The Los Angeles Times *
“…this massive hardcover is a must-have for any fan of Marvel's mutants.” * Comic Book Resources *
