First announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, publisher Abrams ComicArts has revealed details about its upcoming new book The Art of Futurama: A Visual History of Matt Groening’s Cult Classic, which was apparently written by series creator Matt Groening himself. And the best news is it will be available starting next week!
What happened:
- Details for the new book entitled The Art of Futurama have been revealed by Abrams ComicArts in celebration of the popular animated sitcom’s 25th season.
- The book has been written by series creator Matt Groening, and includes a foreword by its co-developer and executive producer David X. Cohen.
- It will sell for $35.00 and will be released on Tuesday, November 12th.
What they’re saying:
- Abrams ComicArts: “2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Simpsons creator Matt Groening’s Emmy Award–winning television series, Futurama. Now, Abrams ComicArts, a division of ABRAMS, will publish The Art of Futurama, the first-ever art book to delve into the development and history of the series. This deluxe, 176-page hardcover art book features commentary from Groening, showrunner David X. Cohen, and producer Claudia Katz, as well as from the show’s writers, animators, and voice actors.”
- Editor-in-Chief Charles Kochman: “Abrams has a long history with Matt Groening and books on The Simpsons. We are honored to expand our publishing to include The Art of Futurama, working closely with Matt and his team on this comprehensive and definitive visual history, one that is a must-have for any animation, television, or sci-fi fan.”
- Futurama Producer Claudia Katz: ““When the show premiered on March 28, 1999, it was heralded as one of the best-looking shows on television. This book is a tribute to all the talented artists who helped mold, build, and shape the beautiful, stunning, epic and (twenty-five years later) ever-expanding Futurama Universe.”
The Art of Futurama: A Visual History of Matt Groening’s Cult Classic is available for pre-order right now.
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