The Art of Archer: A Visual Guide with Concept Art, Storyboards, Script Excerpts, and Insights from the Award-Winning Animated Series - Hardcover

Holman, Neal

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062484133 ISBN 13: 9780062484130

Publisher: Dey Street Books, 2016

Synopsis

With a foreword by
Christian Slater

A fully illustrated and
highly visual guide to everything Archer—from storyboards to
character sketches to script excerpts—making it a collector’s item for Archer
fans everywhere.

Debuting in 2009, FX’s Archer is the ultimate spy satire,
brimming with irreverence, political incorrectness, and outrageous moments. The Art
of Archer is a must-have companion to the groundbreaking animated comedy
series, for fans and cinephiles alike.

Featuring 240 pages of concept
art, exclusive interviews, script excerpts and the never-before-released
original pitch for the series, The
Art of Archer offers an utterly unique view of the Archer creative
process. Commentary
from the crew will walk fans all the way from squiggles to the brilliant final
picture, revealing not only their process but their history as well. Exclusive
interviews with the Emmy-nominated cast offer insights to their beloved
characters and a glimpse of their favorite moments of the ceaselessly hilarious
comedy.

This amazing
collection is a comprehensive look behind the scenes of the award-winning
animated series, showing in stunning detail the evolution of its utterly messed
up (yet beloved) characters, the world’s most dysfunctional spy agency, and more.
With storyboards, costume designs, reference photographs, immaculate background
paintings and more, this is Archer as you have
never seen it before.

About this title

About the Author

Sterling Archer is the world's greatest secret agent and nowalso probably a bestselling author. A world-class cocksmanand former all-conference preparatory school lacrosse player,he divides his time among New York City, Monte Carlo, theOrient, several of the classier islands of the Caribbean, andGstaad. This is his first book.

From the Back Cover

This is Archer . . . like you’ve never seen it!

The Art of Archer is a true fan’s guide to everything behind the scenes of the award-winning FX series. Featuring 240 pages of concept art, interviews with cast and crew, script excerpts, and the original pitch for the series, this collection offers a rare view of the Archer creative process. Commentary from the crew details how squiggles became the gorgeous final pictures fans see today, and exclusive interviews with the Emmy-nominated cast offer insights to their beloved characters and their favorite moments on the show. Storyboards, costume and set designs, reference photographs, immaculate background paintings, and more, this visually arresting collection is the ultimate guide to TV’s greatest animated spy comedy.

The Art of Archer is a must-have companion to the groundbreaking series, for Archer fans and art fans alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dey Street Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062484133
• ISBN 13: 9780062484130
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240