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5.0 out of 5 stars How Do You Master a Universe?
There are few more iconic enterprises in 80's American Pop-Culture than He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Toy-giant Mattel captured the lightning in a bottle they were hoping for, having designed the toy-line as a sort of retaliation for skipping out on the Star Wars license. Hindsight is always 20/20, but rather than attempt to ape (now defunct) Kenner's cash-cow, Mattel set to work on building a new franchise from the ground up, in part taking Joseph Campbell's "Hero With a Thousand Faces" mythological archetypes as seriously and strictly as Lucas took them with his own initial film vision. One could argue that once an idea is born, the need for definition separates it from being part of general mythology and forces it to be something more narrow, but unlike that other far, far away galaxy, the universe of the Masters somehow managed to flourish as a catch-all for fantastic heroism, embracing almost all types of heroic fiction as a viable component of its whole. That willingness to embrace and expand conventions, all the while breaking down walls about what can be done in a fantasy franchise, ensured the Masters of the Universe line would exhibit the kind of timeless and immortal attributes that keep it popular even today.This huge tome seeks to capture as broad and comprehensive a look at the design, mythos, and creativity of Masters of the Universe as possible, without destroying your end table under its weight. From concept to completion; From cartoons to comics; From prototype to polish; This book covers it all. Interspersed with the amazing art are interviews with key players in the history of the line, all the way through to the current toy line being sold online.For a collector like myself who opens his toys for display, the inclusion of the amazing package art in this collection is immensely welcome. In particular, the recent release of Castle Grayskull had amazing art by Rudy Obrero, and I couldn't part to dispose of the box. Now with this book on my shelf, I might reclaim some garage space, if only to donate the huge cardboard cube to another, less space-constrained fan. Maybe...There is even a section covering the live-action film, with some amazing pre-vis work from the inimitable Ralph McQuarrie. Unfortunately, there is a glaring omission to this section: While there is a wonderful interview with production designer William Stout, none of his production artwork made it into the book. As a fan of Mr. Stout's work, I lament the exclusion. Still, the rest of the book feels so comprehensive, it's difficult to hold that as a point against the book as a whole.Now, a confession - I never collected Masters of the Universe as a kid. While I loved the ideas, and enjoyed the Filmation cartoon, I was much more drawn to the smaller, more highly articulated fighting man. It was the new "Classics" line that brought me to the table as a collector, even though I was a fan since He-Man first raised aloft his magic sword and said...well, you know what he said. And yes, I said "he-Man", not "Adam". I'm one of those guys.That is to say, one of the most appealing things about Masters of the Universe is the ability for each fan to own it in a different way, and this book does a great job of showing how hard so many great artists worked to make that possible, for kids of all ages. Long time fans will appreciate the tribute to their favorite line. New fans will appreciate the accessible compilation of history in one place. And fans of art and design will enjoy the book for how it shows the full arc of an idea, from beginning to no-end-in-sight. An easy recommendation, at a reasonable price.
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE!
I'll just start first by saying that this book is......AWESOME!!! Just to cut to the chase for those wondering.When this book was announced at SDCC last summer it couldn't seem to get here quick enough and IMO......it delivered. I wanted to write my review sooner since I had the book in hand just about 2 weeks ago already since specialty stores received it a full 2 weeks ahead of the mass retailers as it was also announced with the unveiling of this book at SDCC 2014. When I picked it up at my local comic shop I was amazed when it was handed to me at what a monster this book really is. It's a very beefy book that basically covers the 35 years of MOTU history from it's early conception all the way up to 'possible' artwork being considered for a possible new MOTU movie that's been in production limbo for probably the last decade or so.I was a MOTU fan since the Filmation cartoon debuted back in 1983, so I was a year or so late after the first figures hit store shelves so I wasn't a fan since day 1. I did, however, stay with the line until the very end in 1987 and still have all my vintage figures intact but sadly not the vehicles and playsets. This book showcases so much great artwork that brings back tons of childhood memories from that great decade known as the 1980s and this book would have been a holy grail of collectibles back then to collect so much into one book. It's great to see art that you remember along with stuff that you may possibly never have seen.Back at SDCC 2009, Mattel released a MOTU art book that wasn't bad but wasn't all that great either. Then came the "Power and Honor Foundation" hardcover that really gave fans a taste of what an MOTU art book can be. And now we have this book and it's probably one the best MOTU compilations to ever come out. Like the 'Power & Honor' book, you can tell that these books are a labor of love by people who clearly get and love the MOTU franchise. Dark Horse and the Seeley's have done a great job getting this together along with others who are well known in the MOTU community. It's great to see that the 'Power & Honor Foundation' was also credited as well as MOTU experts and diehard fans like Emiliano Santalucia & James Eatock (among others) contributing to this book only adds to it's credibility IMO, even moreso.IF (and I stress IF) I have any complaint about this book is that it doesn't contain ALL of the MOTU artwork like the cardback artwork or all the vehicle art, etc. But to include all of that, this book would easily be several volumes instead of just one. Plus to obtain all of that artwork would be incredibily daunting and we would probably have to wait much, much longer. Plus, there's the fact if some of the artwork is even obtainable. Either way, this book is true testament to the MOTU franchise and how it still is popular today, granted maybe not as popular as it was 30 years ago but it is still is in the public eye & part of our pop culture.My knowledge isn't as in-depth as some since I took almost a 15 year break from MOTU from the vintage line to the 2002 reboot so I hope my review here is close to 100% accurate. Short & sweet, if you are an MOTU fan then this book is a must have. Not to overlook it but it does cover 'She-Ra: Princess of Power' and 'New Adventures of He-man' as well so it covers all the bases. It was an added bonus to see that shortly before the release of this book that Dark Horse had announced its follow-up, 'MOTU: Mini Comic Collection'. After seeing the care that went into this book, I cannot wait for that book to come out. Hopefully it won't stop there.
Todo, todo sobre Masters del Universo
Me autoregalé este libro hace unos meses y se ha convertido en uno de los mejores objetos de mi biblioteca.Es un compendio de información sobre el mundo de He-Man y los Masters del Universo, desde su creación sobre papel, pasando por los juguetes, dibujos animados, cómics y películas.Es increíble la cantidad de información e imágenes que podéis encontrar en él y merece verdaderamente la pena comprarse este libro si en tu niñez jugaste con estos muñecos. ¡Incluso trae unos cels de los dibujos animados clásicos con fondos para que puedas ver como se hacían en la época!.Muy recomendado y creo que en breve sale la versión en castellano si el inglés es un problema para ti.
Priceless childhood memories refreshed :)
This is a priceless collectible for those who grew up with He-man and the Masters of the Universe. The book vibrantly captures the artwork of the vintage toy line and related merchandise (books, comics, posters, etc.). The full-page posters are particularly brilliant. The latter half perhaps focuses a little too much on the 2002 animated series and toy line. It would have been nicer if the book had focused more on the vintage toys and artwork (e.g., the box art for every figure, creature, and vehicle as well as additional posters by well-known artists such as William George, Rudy Obrero, and Earl Norem).
Indispensable pour les fans !
Ce version anglophone est légèrement différente de la Française et pour moi qui possède les deux versions, je puis vous dire qu'elles se complètent toutes les deux ! Idéal pour les fans des Maîtres de l'univers, ce livre les ravira !
Great book
Amazing art book from MOTU figures and cartoon world. Paper is thick and pictures are great quality.Just love all Dark Horse published MOTU books. Reading them is like a walk through Masters of the universe museum.
Excelente
Me gustó mucho el libro. Algo incompletoPero excelente material
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5.0 out of 5 stars How Do You Master a Universe?
There are few more iconic enterprises in 80's American Pop-Culture than He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Toy-giant Mattel captured the lightning in a bottle they were hoping for, having designed the toy-line as a sort of retaliation for skipping out on the Star Wars license. Hindsight is always 20/20, but rather than attempt to ape (now defunct) Kenner's cash-cow, Mattel set to work on building a new franchise from the ground up, in part taking Joseph Campbell's "Hero With a Thousand Faces" mythological archetypes as seriously and strictly as Lucas took them with his own initial film vision. One could argue that once an idea is born, the need for definition separates it from being part of general mythology and forces it to be something more narrow, but unlike that other far, far away galaxy, the universe of the Masters somehow managed to flourish as a catch-all for fantastic heroism, embracing almost all types of heroic fiction as a viable component of its whole. That willingness to embrace and expand conventions, all the while breaking down walls about what can be done in a fantasy franchise, ensured the Masters of the Universe line would exhibit the kind of timeless and immortal attributes that keep it popular even today.This huge tome seeks to capture as broad and comprehensive a look at the design, mythos, and creativity of Masters of the Universe as possible, without destroying your end table under its weight. From concept to completion; From cartoons to comics; From prototype to polish; This book covers it all. Interspersed with the amazing art are interviews with key players in the history of the line, all the way through to the current toy line being sold online.For a collector like myself who opens his toys for display, the inclusion of the amazing package art in this collection is immensely welcome. In particular, the recent release of Castle Grayskull had amazing art by Rudy Obrero, and I couldn't part to dispose of the box. Now with this book on my shelf, I might reclaim some garage space, if only to donate the huge cardboard cube to another, less space-constrained fan. Maybe...There is even a section covering the live-action film, with some amazing pre-vis work from the inimitable Ralph McQuarrie. Unfortunately, there is a glaring omission to this section: While there is a wonderful interview with production designer William Stout, none of his production artwork made it into the book. As a fan of Mr. Stout's work, I lament the exclusion. Still, the rest of the book feels so comprehensive, it's difficult to hold that as a point against the book as a whole.Now, a confession - I never collected Masters of the Universe as a kid. While I loved the ideas, and enjoyed the Filmation cartoon, I was much more drawn to the smaller, more highly articulated fighting man. It was the new "Classics" line that brought me to the table as a collector, even though I was a fan since He-Man first raised aloft his magic sword and said...well, you know what he said. And yes, I said "he-Man", not "Adam". I'm one of those guys.That is to say, one of the most appealing things about Masters of the Universe is the ability for each fan to own it in a different way, and this book does a great job of showing how hard so many great artists worked to make that possible, for kids of all ages. Long time fans will appreciate the tribute to their favorite line. New fans will appreciate the accessible compilation of history in one place. And fans of art and design will enjoy the book for how it shows the full arc of an idea, from beginning to no-end-in-sight. An easy recommendation, at a reasonable price.
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE!
I'll just start first by saying that this book is......AWESOME!!! Just to cut to the chase for those wondering.When this book was announced at SDCC last summer it couldn't seem to get here quick enough and IMO......it delivered. I wanted to write my review sooner since I had the book in hand just about 2 weeks ago already since specialty stores received it a full 2 weeks ahead of the mass retailers as it was also announced with the unveiling of this book at SDCC 2014. When I picked it up at my local comic shop I was amazed when it was handed to me at what a monster this book really is. It's a very beefy book that basically covers the 35 years of MOTU history from it's early conception all the way up to 'possible' artwork being considered for a possible new MOTU movie that's been in production limbo for probably the last decade or so.I was a MOTU fan since the Filmation cartoon debuted back in 1983, so I was a year or so late after the first figures hit store shelves so I wasn't a fan since day 1. I did, however, stay with the line until the very end in 1987 and still have all my vintage figures intact but sadly not the vehicles and playsets. This book showcases so much great artwork that brings back tons of childhood memories from that great decade known as the 1980s and this book would have been a holy grail of collectibles back then to collect so much into one book. It's great to see art that you remember along with stuff that you may possibly never have seen.Back at SDCC 2009, Mattel released a MOTU art book that wasn't bad but wasn't all that great either. Then came the "Power and Honor Foundation" hardcover that really gave fans a taste of what an MOTU art book can be. And now we have this book and it's probably one the best MOTU compilations to ever come out. Like the 'Power & Honor' book, you can tell that these books are a labor of love by people who clearly get and love the MOTU franchise. Dark Horse and the Seeley's have done a great job getting this together along with others who are well known in the MOTU community. It's great to see that the 'Power & Honor Foundation' was also credited as well as MOTU experts and diehard fans like Emiliano Santalucia & James Eatock (among others) contributing to this book only adds to it's credibility IMO, even moreso.IF (and I stress IF) I have any complaint about this book is that it doesn't contain ALL of the MOTU artwork like the cardback artwork or all the vehicle art, etc. But to include all of that, this book would easily be several volumes instead of just one. Plus to obtain all of that artwork would be incredibily daunting and we would probably have to wait much, much longer. Plus, there's the fact if some of the artwork is even obtainable. Either way, this book is true testament to the MOTU franchise and how it still is popular today, granted maybe not as popular as it was 30 years ago but it is still is in the public eye & part of our pop culture.My knowledge isn't as in-depth as some since I took almost a 15 year break from MOTU from the vintage line to the 2002 reboot so I hope my review here is close to 100% accurate. Short & sweet, if you are an MOTU fan then this book is a must have. Not to overlook it but it does cover 'She-Ra: Princess of Power' and 'New Adventures of He-man' as well so it covers all the bases. It was an added bonus to see that shortly before the release of this book that Dark Horse had announced its follow-up, 'MOTU: Mini Comic Collection'. After seeing the care that went into this book, I cannot wait for that book to come out. Hopefully it won't stop there.
Todo, todo sobre Masters del Universo
Me autoregalé este libro hace unos meses y se ha convertido en uno de los mejores objetos de mi biblioteca.Es un compendio de información sobre el mundo de He-Man y los Masters del Universo, desde su creación sobre papel, pasando por los juguetes, dibujos animados, cómics y películas.Es increíble la cantidad de información e imágenes que podéis encontrar en él y merece verdaderamente la pena comprarse este libro si en tu niñez jugaste con estos muñecos. ¡Incluso trae unos cels de los dibujos animados clásicos con fondos para que puedas ver como se hacían en la época!.Muy recomendado y creo que en breve sale la versión en castellano si el inglés es un problema para ti.
Priceless childhood memories refreshed :)
This is a priceless collectible for those who grew up with He-man and the Masters of the Universe. The book vibrantly captures the artwork of the vintage toy line and related merchandise (books, comics, posters, etc.). The full-page posters are particularly brilliant. The latter half perhaps focuses a little too much on the 2002 animated series and toy line. It would have been nicer if the book had focused more on the vintage toys and artwork (e.g., the box art for every figure, creature, and vehicle as well as additional posters by well-known artists such as William George, Rudy Obrero, and Earl Norem).
Indispensable pour les fans !
Ce version anglophone est légèrement différente de la Française et pour moi qui possède les deux versions, je puis vous dire qu'elles se complètent toutes les deux ! Idéal pour les fans des Maîtres de l'univers, ce livre les ravira !
Great book
Amazing art book from MOTU figures and cartoon world. Paper is thick and pictures are great quality.Just love all Dark Horse published MOTU books. Reading them is like a walk through Masters of the universe museum.
Excelente
Me gustó mucho el libro. Algo incompletoPero excelente material
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