Mars Attacks – The Original Topps Trading Card Series 50th Anniversary Collection Hardcover Book

Mars Attacks – The Original Topps Trading Card Series 50th Anniversary Collection Hardcover Book

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks, this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this over-the-top series depicting a Martian invasion of Earth has a loyal following and continues to win new generations of fans.

For the first time, this book brings together high-quality reproductions of the entire original series, as well as the hard-to-find sequel from 1994, rare and never-before-seen sketches, concept art, and test market materials. Also included are an introduction by series co-creator Len Brown and an afterword by Zina Saunders, daughter of the original artist, providing an insider’s behind-the-scenes view of the bizarre and compelling world of Mars Attacks.

Includes four Mars Attacks trading cards.

Includes preliminary sketches and artwork, including a facsimile of the original trading card mechanical on the inside back cover, with reproduction of the 1962 handwriting from the original Topps production department.

ISBN: 9781419704093

Published: 19 October 2012

Format: Hardcover

Number of Pages: 224

Writer: The Topps Company

Dimensions (cm): 18.9 x 14.8 x 2.1

Publisher: Abrams

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