Planet of the Apes
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T H E O R I G I N A L TO P P S T R A D I N G C A R D S E R I E S , VO LU M E O N E ■ ■ BY T H E TO P P S C O M PA N Y ■ I N T R O D U C T I O N A N D C O M M E N TA RY BY G A RY G E R A N I
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S E LLING POINTS ■■ Timed to publish alongside War for the Planet of the Apes, the
Journey back to where it all started in this deluxe collection of classic Topps trading cards— just in time for the new film War for the Planet of the Apes
newest film in the franchise set for release on July 14, 2017 ■■ Planet of the Apes is a timeless multimedia American series whose popularity spans over four decades ■■ Appeals to die-hard fans and collectors, as well as to the next generation of Planet of the Apes enthusiasts ■■ Includes four exclusive Planet of the Apes bonus trading cards and a wax jacket ■■ Deluxe 480-page hardcover includes the fronts and backs of all cards from the original 1968 film, the 1975 television series, and the 2001 film by Tim Burton
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n 1969, Topps released a set of trading cards based on the classic 1968 science-fiction film
Planet of the Apes. The original set of trading cards proved so successful that Topps released a set based on the 1975 television series and the 2001 reboot film by Tim Burton. This deluxe collection includes the fronts and backs of all 44 cards from the original 1969 Topps set based on the original film; all 66 cards based on the 1975 television series; and all 90 base cards, 10 sticker cards, and 44 chase cards
S PECIFICATIONS More than 500 color images 480 pages, 5½ × 7⅛" Hardcover with wax jacket, 4 trading cards
from the 2001 film. Also included are four exclusive
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bonus trading cards, rare promotional images,
PUB MONTH: JUNE
and an introduction and commentary by Gary
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Gerani, editor of hundreds of trading card series for
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Topps—all packaged in time for the release of the latest installment in the franchise, War for the Planet
ISBN 978-1-4197-2613-2 ISBN-13: 978-1-4197-2613-2 US $24.95 CAN $29.95 52495
of the Apes. 9 781419 726132
Gary Gerani is the creator, editor, and writer of hundreds of Topps trading card sets and the author of Topps’s Star Wars series. He lives in Los Angeles. The Topps Company, Inc., founded in 1938, is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of sports cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery.
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