{"product_id":"elfquest-the-art-of-the-story-9781933865867","title":"Elfquest: The Art of the Story","description":"\u003ci\u003eElfquest: The Art of the Story\u003c\/i\u003e handpicks a selection of Wendy and Richard Pini's favorite \u003ci\u003eElfquest\u003c\/i\u003e tales, scanned directly from the original art. These self-contained pieces are some of the finest \u003ci\u003eElfquest\u003c\/i\u003e stories ever told. Every unlettered art page is paired with its as-published twin and in-depth running commentary by the Pinis, so readers can easily follow each tale and see for themselves the creative process that is the \"art of the story.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWendy Pini's wide range of visual storytelling and technical skills are showcased through graceful inks showcased in \u003ci\u003eThe Heart's Way\u003c\/i\u003e as well as vivid mixed-media used in \u003ci\u003eLittle Patch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRogue's Curse\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Jury\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWolfwood\u003c\/i\u003e. The book concludes with a fan favorite: \"Rogue's Challenge,\" the all-out action story of Cutter and Rayek's most dynamic confrontation, from \u003ci\u003eElfquest: Hidden Years\u003c\/i\u003e #9 1\/2. It features full pencils by Wendy displayed side-by-side with finished inks by John Byrne, who supplies a new afterword to share his process of working with the Pinis. Each story also includes an in-depth running commentary by Wendy and Richard Pini themselves, taken from all-new interviews.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy Pini\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-creator, writer, artist and colorist for the long-running fantasy graphic novel series \u003ci\u003eElfquest.\u003c\/i\u003e She has also written and painted two \u003ci\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novels, as well as a critically acclaimed 400-page dark, futuristic re-imagining of Poe's \"The Masque of the Red Death.\" She lives in Los Angeles. \u003cb\u003eRichard Pini\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-creator, sometimes-writer, editor and publisher for the long-running fantasy graphic novel series \u003ci\u003eElfquest.\u003c\/i\u003e A graduate of MIT in astronomy as well as planetarium writer, lecturer, and teacher, he has also contributed numerous articles to magazines. He lives in Poughkeepsie, NY.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Flesk Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50567369654546,"sku":"9781933865867","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_56389fbc-773f-45f9-98ce-87149fa8ce53.jpg?v=1731919273","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/elfquest-the-art-of-the-story-9781933865867","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}