{"product_id":"walder-the-art-illustration-comic-character-design-sketches-hardcover","title":"Walder the Art: Illustration, Comic, Character Design, Sketches Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eStep inside the globe-trotting studio of a Swiss-born character designer whose vibrant, kinetic style bridges European \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ebande dessinée\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Japanese manga energy, and North American animation! 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Physical Description. Height: 12.4 inches. Width: 8.75 inches. Page Count: 48 pages. Illustrations: color illustrations throughout. Binding: Hardcover. Covers: pictorial boards. Language: English. Shipping information. We ship domestically via USPS Media Mail and Ground Advantage. Faster options, such as Priority Mail, are available. We ship internationally via USPS Priority Mail International, FedEx, and DHL Express. You may review all the shipping options for your address at checkout prior to finalizing your order. We have over 27 years of experience packing and shipping collectible books. We pack every order so it will arrive at its destination in the same condition it left our store.\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com\/images?q\\u003dtbn:ANd9GcToF91AlQHP771yEgpDbnajBUH-y-ZFQghg5JmdPF9njl7FQMZNZ2p7uuK-Z9VU_XxoXBlstA0__FoYBHE\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;Stuart Ng Books\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/faviconV2?url\\u003dhttps:\/\/stuartngbooks.com\\u0026client\\u003dAIM\\u0026size\\u003d32\\u0026type\\u003dFAVICON\\u0026fallback_opts\\u003dTYPE,SIZE,URL\u0026quot;,[[1794677885632364,53639387,3842003498],null,null,null,null,[[0,22]]],null,\u0026quot;432a6ffd-893d-494e-935b-bff8625b1329\u0026quot;]]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWalder the Art\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a scarce, out-of-print (OOP) oversized hardcover visual showcase authored and illustrated by Johan Walder. Trained at the Haute école des arts décoratifs de Strasbourg and the University of Art and Design Geneva—and renowned for his character design and background work on hit animated series like \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWakfu\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDofus\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e alongside comics for Delcourt and Humanoïdes Associés—Walder curates six to seven years of prolific creative output spanning his time living and working between Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Paris.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDelivering an energetic \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e48 pages\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of vivid, full-color visual spreads and preliminary studio roughs on heavyweight archival paper stock, this luxury hardcover edition offers an unmatched look inside contemporary cross-cultural character design. Organized across four core artistic disciplines—\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eIllustration, Comic, Character Design, and Sketches\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e—the monograph showcases everything from sleek sci-fi mecha pilots and stylized urban pin-ups to expressive monsters, background layouts, and loose preliminary pencil thumbnails. Every reference page acts as an educational masterclass in dynamic manga-meets-European linework, playful mechanical design, and vibrant color harmony.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eIndividual chapters compile spectacular visual layouts, animation turnarounds, and sketchbook portfolios:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Illustration \u0026amp; Cover Gallery:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-page color artworks featuring stylized female mecha pilots, sci-fi weapons, whimsical creatures, and vibrant promotional illustrations.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eComic Book Sequential Pages \u0026amp; Background Layouts:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features coveted comic panels, worldbuilding architectural environments, and storytelling layouts drawn from Walder's European publishing career.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGhAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCharacter Design Turnarounds \u0026amp; Raw Sketches:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautiful behind-the-scenes layout uniting animation character model sheets, expressive facial studies, and unedited graphite sketchbook pages.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eMasterfully drawn and curated by Johan Walder, this volume stands as an incredible tribute to international character design and contemporary comic art. 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