The Art of AMC's the Walking Dead Universe

by Matthew K. Manning, Brian Rood (Artist)

Published by Skybound & produced by AMC Networks Publishing, discover the behind-the-scenes pre-production & production art for AMC’s THE WALKING DEAD shows: The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, and The Walking Dead: World Beyond, all in one incredible collection! Includes never-before-seen original sketches, concept art, storyboards, previs art, set concept and engineering art, promotional concept to completion key art, special product illustrations, in-world product art, and much more. Also includes a brand-new wraparound cover featuring over 50 characters from across all the shows. Features an introduction by Chief Content Officer, SCOTT M. GIMPLE, as well as other compelling anecdotes and fun facts from The Walking Dead creators and crew. A must-have for anyone who has ever shouted, “We are the Walking Dead!”

Genres: Art

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 26, 2021

About the author

Matthew K. Manning is the author of over eighty books and dozens of comic books. He has written books for Scholastic, Disney Press, Abrams, Amazon, Capstone, DK Publishing, Insight Editions, Andrews/McMeel, and Running Press, dividing his time between writing original chapter book series and coffee table books. His chapter books include the six-book series Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns (Capstone), the four-book Drone Academy series (Capstone), Backstories: Batman and Backstories: Batgirl (Scholastic), and Artemis Fowl: How to be a LEPrecon (Disney Press), released in both paperback and on Audible. Many of his books have reached best-seller status on Amazon, including DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman, DC Comics Encyclopedia, and Batman: A Visual History. In addition, Manning specializes in comic books, writing for the titles Beware the Batman, Teen Titans Go!, The Batman Strikes!, Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century, Justice League Adventures, Scooby-Doo, and Looney Tunes for DC Comics, Marvel Action: Avengers for IDW/Marvel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures and TMNT: New Animated Adventures for IDW, and the top-selling Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures for DC/IDW, nominated by the Diamond Gem Awards for comic of the year. Manning’s work has received acclaim in Entertainment Weekly, People Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Publisher’s Weekly, and The Washington Times. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Dorothy and his daughters Lillian and Gwendolyn.

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Reviews

[Baston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Schönes Buch was die Welt rum um die Serie The Walking Dead zeigt. Zeigt wenig zu den Comics und mir fehlen besonders mehr Einblicke zu den Charakteren. Hätte mir mehr Backstage Bilder oder überhaupt Interviews von denen gewünscht statt nur die Orte und Ideen der Producer

[Sean O’Halloran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Idc what anyone says this is one of the greatest tv shows ever made

[Alicia Díez · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a fan of imagery, props and photography, as well as a TWD fan...this book is for you! From characters' design to promotional posters, you will find almost everything from The Walking Dead Universe.

[Katiepertee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love The Walking Dead and this book gives you great insight on many aspects of the show, from set design to character wardrobe and marketing. I enjoying reading and learning more of this universe.

[Shya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love reading all the behind the scenes things they did to accomplish certain shots, the outfits and stages they built from nothing. I do however find the order they've chosen to show them in odd. I would've preferred them to be in the order they appear on the show, like why are we being told about The Prison before Hershel's barn?
Same goes for reading about Alexandria before Terminus as well as The Kingdom and Oceanside before Hilltop.

It also feels weird how we're jumping from show to show. We go from reading about Carol's outfit and accessories to The Abigail from Fear, back to reading about Alexandria, then about C.R.M & campus colony outfits and then back to the main show with Terminus. It's just confusing.