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ITEM: The Artist Within: Portraits of Cartoonists, Comic Book Artists, Animators, and Others by Greg Preston.
EDITION: Hand-Signed by Greg Preston First Edition / First Printing (2007).
CONDITION: Excellent / Like New. Hardcover with crisp corners and a tight binding. Pages are clean, white, and free of markings. From a smoke-free, collector-grade environment. (See photos for signature verification).
WHY THIS BOOK IS A MUST-HAVE:
This isn't just a book; it’s a photographic "holy grail" for comic and art historians. Renowned photographer Greg Preston spent 15 years capturing the world's greatest creators in their most private spaces—their studios.
Includes rare portraits and studio shots of:
• Jack Kirby (The King of Comics)
• Bernie Wrightson (Master of Macabre)
• Moebius (Jean Giraud)
• Frank Miller (Sin City, Batman: Year One)
• Will Eisner (The Spirit)
• Al Hirschfeld, Joe Barbera, Chuck Jones, R. Crumb, and 100+ more.
COLLECTOR’S NOTE:
Signed first editions of this title are becoming increasingly scarce. This volume serves as a definitive historical record of the giants who built the comic and animation industries.
