signed first edition
2008 · London
by Gibbons, Dave; Kidd, Chip; Essl, Mike; Scudamore, Dan
London: Titan Books, 2008. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing of this striking history of the creation of the influential graphic novel, signed by the book's designer Chip Kidd. WATCHING THE WATCHMEN is not just a retrospective on the art and development of one of the 20th century's most genre-defining graphic novels; it is a beautifully executed example of book design. Blending rough drafts, finished pages, and recollections from artist Dave Gibbons, Chip Kidd creates a visual history that takes the viewer behind the scenes of the creation of a landmark. 12'' x 9''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped (no price) (truncated)