Mars Attacks
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■ ■ By T h e To pp s C o mpa n y ■ i n t r o d u c t i o n by L e n B r o w n ■ a f t e r w o r d by Z i n a S au n d e r s
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The only book celebrating the 50th anniversary of the highly collectible Mars Attacks trading card series
■■ Limited edition set of four exclusive trading cards ■■ Release coincides with the 50th anniversary of the trading card series ■■ The nostalgia that has made Transformers Vault and Garbage Pail Kids successful is inherent here
s pecifications 200 colour and black-and-white illustrations 224 pages 71/8 × 5½" (181 × 140mm) Hardback with wax jacket,
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4 trading cards n celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks,
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this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation
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of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. Edgy, subversive and darkly
ISBN 978-1-4197-0409-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-0409-3 £12.99 51995
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
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brings together high-quality reproductions of the entire original series, as well as the hard-to-find sequel from
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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.
Garbage Pail Kids ISBN 978-1-4197-0270-9 ISBN 978-1-4197-0270-9 £12.99 51995
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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Len Brown, former creative director at Topps, where he worked for over 40 years, is the co-creator of Mars Attacks. Zina Saunders is an author, illustrator and animator.
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