{"product_id":"mars-attacks-50th-anniversary-collection-with-4-bonus-trading-cards-9781419704093","title":"Mars Attacks: 50th Anniversary Collection [With 4 Bonus Trading Cards]","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A true gem of American pop culture history that should be a centerpiece on any true geek's coffee table.\"* \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of \u003ci\u003eMars Attacks\u003c\/i\u003e, the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962--and includes four bonus trading cards.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Edgy, subversive, and darkly 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 brings together high-quality reproductions of the entire original series, as well as the hard-to-find sequel from 1994, rare and never-before-seen sketches, concept art, and test market materials. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eMars Attacks\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Includes preliminary sketches and artwork, including a facsimile of the original trading card mechanical on the inside back cover, with a reproduction of the 1962 handwriting from the original Topps production department \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The work produced by writer Len Brown and artist Norm Saunders, collected now in the anthology \u003ci\u003eMars Attacks: 50th Anniversary Collection\u003c\/i\u003e . . . continues to pass muster as a lurid snapshot of sci-fi paranoia at its most pulp-fictiony.\" --Wired.com \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e *Houston Press \u003ci\u003eArt Attack\u003c\/i\u003e blog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Comicarts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419704093\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.20h x 5.70w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/21\/2012 pg. 21\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"The Topps Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45331914096821,"sku":"9781419704093","price":22.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6d66f91e-2b37-4dd1-985d-6199cc7c2315.jpg?v=1745938587","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mars-attacks-50th-anniversary-collection-with-4-bonus-trading-cards-9781419704093","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}