{"product_id":"9781419704093","title":"Mars Attacks: 50th Anniversary Collection [With 4 Bonus Trading Cards]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A true gem of American pop culture history that should be a centerpiece on any true geek's coffee table.\"*\n\nThis comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of Mars Attacks, the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962--and includes four bonus trading cards....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"A true gem of American pop culture history that should be a centerpiece on any true geek's coffee table.\"* This comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of Mars Attacks, the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962--and includes four bonus trading cards.  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 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. \"The work produced by writer Len Brown and artist Norm Saunders, collected now in the anthology Mars Attacks: 50th Anniversary Collection . . . continues to pass muster as a lurid snapshot of sci-fi paranoia at its most pulp-fictiony.\" --Wired.com *Houston Press Art Attack blog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover | \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224 | \u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012-10-01\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abrams Comicarts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48277417558242,"sku":"9781419704093","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/0005\/1501\/files\/9781419704093.jpg?v=1787912607","url":"https:\/\/www.mangadeal.com\/products\/9781419704093","provider":"Manga Deal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}