{"product_id":"mars-attacks-50th-anniversary-collection-with-4-bonus-trading-cards-9781419704093","title":"Mars Attacks: 50th Anniversary Collection [With 4 Bonus Trading Cards]","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A true gem of American pop culture history that should be a centerpiece on any true geek's coffee table.\"* \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of \u003ci\u003eMars Attacks\u003c\/i\u003e, the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962--and includes four bonus trading cards.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eMars Attacks\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Includes preliminary sketches and artwork, including a facsimile of the original trading card mechanical on the inside back cover, with a reproduction of the 1962 handwriting from the original Topps production department \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The work produced by writer Len Brown and artist Norm Saunders, collected now in the anthology \u003ci\u003eMars Attacks: 50th Anniversary Collection\u003c\/i\u003e . . . continues to pass muster as a lurid snapshot of sci-fi paranoia at its most pulp-fictiony.\" --Wired.com \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e *Houston Press \u003ci\u003eArt Attack\u003c\/i\u003e blog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Topps Company, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e, founded in 1938, is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of sports cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLen Brown\u003c\/b\u003e, former creative director at Topps--where he worked for over 40 years--is the co-creator of \u003ci\u003eMars Attacks\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Texas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eZina Saunders\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, illustrator, and animator. She lives in New York. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Comicarts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50903583785234,"sku":"9781419704093","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5b9f0704-60fb-4577-96b6-f9faaadf8474.jpg?v=1738498364","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mars-attacks-50th-anniversary-collection-with-4-bonus-trading-cards-9781419704093","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}