Capturing Archetypes, Volume 2 A Gallery of Heroes and Villains from Batman to Vader

by Collectibles, Sideshow; Struzan, Drew; Anzalone, Greg

• ISBN13: 9781608876853
• ISBN10: 1608876853
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2016-03-08
• Publisher: Insight Editions

Summary

Following the success of Capturing Archetypes, this deluxe second volume showcases a fresh slate of Sideshow Collectibles’ figures and statues. Featuring a wide variety of world-renowned and beloved characters from the worlds of film, television, and popular culture, Capturing Archetypes, Volume 2 demonstrates the intricate attention to detail and artistry that Sideshow devotes to its collectibles. Each page of this beautifully rendered art book highlights the wordless narrative that is told through every carefully sculpted facial expression, curve of a cape, or thoughtfully posed stance. Also featuring photography of Sideshow’s original line of collectibles, Court of the Dead, this elegant collection is a necessary addition to the library of any pop culture collector.

Author Biography

Sideshow Collectibles® is a specialty creator of licensed and proprietary collectible products. A talented team of renowned sculptors, experienced model makers, painters, and costumers, Sideshow artisans are regularly distinguished for achieving a level of authenticity seldom seen in the figure collectible arena. Sideshow has been highlighted in national trade and specialty toy publications, where its collectible figures and statues have been awarded “Best of the Year.” Sideshow Collectibles is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Drew Struzan is an iconic American artist known for his more than 150_movie posters, from such films as Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, Rambo, and Star Wars. He has also painted numerous album covers, collectibles, and book covers.

Greg Anzalone is the CEO and president of Sideshow Collectibles.