Mars Attacks is a series of science fiction trading cards produced by Topps in 1962, depicting the gruesome invasion of Earth by Martians. The story unfolds over the course of the 55 card series, showing futuristic battle scenes with Martians, and their cruel, often bizarre methods of attack and torture.
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The Topps Company, Inc., founded in 1938, is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of sports cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery. Len Brown, former creative director at Topps--where he worked for over 40 years--is the co-creator of Mars Attacks. He lives in Texas. Zina Saunders is an author, illustrator, and animator. She lives in New York.
Mars Attacks is a series of science fiction trading cards produced by Topps in 1962, depicting the gruesome invasion of Earth by Martians. The story unfolds over the course of the 55 card series, showing futuristic battle scenes with Martians, and their cruel, often bizarre methods of attack and torture.
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : Oddball Books, Burbank, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 3rd Edition. The book has some minor surface wear. N° de réf. du vendeur 082991
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Vendeur : Pistil Books Online, IOBA, Seattle, WA, Etats-Unis
Hard Cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Wally Wood, Bob Powell, (illustrateur). Book is in excellent condition with a tiny bit of corner wear only, otherwise as new. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no other blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows light shelf wear only. N° de réf. du vendeur 158258
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Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : New. Mars Attacks is a series of science fiction trading cards produced by Topps in 1962, depicting the gruesome invasion of Earth by Martians. The story unfolds over the course of the 55 card series, showing futuristic battle scenes with Martians, and their cruel, often-bizarre methods of attack and torture. The series culminates with a human insurrection and the destruction of Mars. The short-lived series retained it's devoted following and quickly became a collectors item and remains hugely popular and influential today. Tim Burton's 1996 movie adaptation of the story brought Mars Attacks back to the forefront of pop culture and the upcoming 50th anniversary in 2012 will do the same, introducing the story to a new generation of fans. The book Mars Attacks will be the only book ever created on the topic (the series was reprinted only once, 18 years ago in 1994 and is a collectors item). The book will include rare and never-before-seen material (sketches, concept art, test market materials), as well as an introduction by the series' creator, Len Brown, and an afterword by Zina Saunders, daughter of the original artist. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781419704093
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Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks, this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. 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. 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.Includes four Mars Attacks trading cards.Includes preliminary sketches and artwork, including a facsimile of the original trading card mechanical on the inside back cover, with reproduction of the 1962 handwriting from the original Topps production department.Praise for Mars Attacks:"The best thing about this 50th-anniversary book is that it frees Mars Attacks from rose-tinted memory." - NPR.org"The work produced by writer Len Brown and artist Norm Saunders, collected now in the anthology Mars Attacks: 50th Anniversary Collection . . . continues to pass muster as a lurid snapshot of sci-fi paranoia at its most pulp-fictiony." - Wired.com"It's like a mini-museum of alien grotesquerie between two solid covers, depicting all the iterations of the series, with further treatments by modern illustrators, and sketchbook reproductions, and names, dates, and times. Oh, and? And there are four bonus trading cards included with each copy of this graphic and texty artifact." - AustinChronicle.com"It's a true gem of American pop culture history that should be a centerpiece on any true geek's coffee table." - The Houston Press Art Attack blog Mars Attacks celebrates its 50th anniversary with this first-ever book compilation of the popular trading card series. Mars Attacks has a die-hard fan base, both among collectors and in pop culture. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781419704093
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Vendeur : Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : New. Mars Attacks is a series of science fiction trading cards produced by Topps in 1962, depicting the gruesome invasion of Earth by Martians. The story unfolds over the course of the 55 card series, showing futuristic battle scenes with Martians, and their cruel, often-bizarre methods of attack and torture. The series culminates with a human insurrection and the destruction of Mars. The short-lived series retained it's devoted following and quickly became a collectors item and remains hugely popular and influential today. Tim Burton's 1996 movie adaptation of the story brought Mars Attacks back to the forefront of pop culture and the upcoming 50th anniversary in 2012 will do the same, introducing the story to a new generation of fans. The book Mars Attacks will be the only book ever created on the topic (the series was reprinted only once, 18 years ago in 1994 and is a collectors item). The book will include rare and never-before-seen material (sketches, concept art, test market materials), as well as an introduction by the series' creator, Len Brown, and an afterword by Zina Saunders, daughter of the original artist. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781419704093
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur GB-9781419704093
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Vendeur : Fahrenheit's Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good+. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good+. 1st Edition. First edition, hardcover with four trading cards in the cellophane pouch at the rear paste down, has a minor lean to the binding, very slight bumps to the spine ends and cover corners, and some faint rubbing to the covers. Otherwise, this is a solid, tight, bright Very Good+ copy in a like, unclipped dust jacket, which has slight bumps to the spine ends and corners with tiny tears at the corners, faint sunning to the spine, and some rubbing with a touch of edge wear to the covers. N° de réf. du vendeur 106909
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