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Fables Covers by James Jean Hardcover – November 18, 2008

by James Jean (Author), Bill Willingham (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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Now, for the first time, the exquisite FABLES covers by James Jean, winner of multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards, whose diverse clients include Prada and Pepsi, are collected in one extraordinary volume!Perfect for any art-book library or FABLES completist, this volume includes never-before-seen sketch material, along with insightful commentary and remarkable insights into Jean's creative process. Also included is a afterword by celebrated FABLES writer/creator Bill Willingham. Designed and annotated by the artist, this deluxe, oversized hardcover includes ten vellum sleeve inserts, an embossed case and other fine art details that make FABLES: COVERS BY JAMES JEAN as elegant and unique as the FABLES covers themselves.
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  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Vertigo
  4. Publication date
    November 18, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    8.75 x 0.5 x 12.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1401215769
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1401215767
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vertigo; First Edition (November 18, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401215769
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401215767
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.5 x 12.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Ordering art books online is risky... But not for this one.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2011
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Ordering art books on-line, without the ability to really page through the book, look at the quality of the printing and see all the details, is a bit of a risk. I've definitely ordered books that looked good on the web, but arrived with bad color, smaller scale images and lack of good content.

This isn't a book you need to worry about ordering from the web: It's outstanding. James Jean is well-known as a highly accomplished artist, and his cover work is reproduced in this book with great detail and clarity. Most of the covers are complimented by a thumbnail or dev drawing that lead to the final design, giving you an look into the process behind each final work.

If you're looking for multiple in-depth interviews or an art book with lots of explanatory text, this one is probably not for you. There is an afterward interview with James Jean and a very brief blurb accompanying each cover image that explains a little background on the image, but its main focus is on the images (which I prefer anyway).

There is a bit of a wait to get the book, but that's due to the order-fulfillment process and isn't a reflection of the book itself. I was a little worried the wait meant this was a print on demand product, which can mean lower quality, but there aren't any defects in the printing. The book is well worth the two/three week wait (it actually arrived ahead of delivery estimate for me).

I'd highly recommend this book for anyone interested in James Jean, Fables or just really really good illustration/art.
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KHAOS
5.0 out of 5 stars For Fans of Amazing Art
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2011
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In James Jean's career, he's bounced around from contribution to contribution. Fables, in my opinion, is likely going to be one of the greatest his entire artistic career. The Fables series is an amazing one heck of a storyline, but something that I had always glorified and looked forward to was the cover art. So, I jumped at this book the first time I ever found out it was going to be released. Unfortunately, another individual stole mine, but that did not keep me from purchasing another.

Whether it be comics, books, or anything else, I find myself going back to this particular book simply to look through and enjoy it. I would suggest it for anyone that has an eye for unique art, comic contributed or not.
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FJGC
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book - a must have for James Jean (& Fables) fans.
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2008
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It took me a while to get it, but yesterday it finally arrived. This book is a wonder, it's nice and big, nice weight, excellent printing, colors, and paper quality. It looks so good, it's almost as if I had the original art in my hand. So there you have it: ever since I first read Fables, James Jean entered my list of favorite illustrators/artists, and by purchasing this book I hope I'm honoring his brilliant art (and contributing a bit to his pockets!)
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ye51d
5.0 out of 5 stars James Jean = Perfect
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2011
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James Jean art is simply stunning, in this book you will find more than 70 covers from Fables, each one with previous sketchs and a little quote about
the chapter of the comic, in the end of the book there's an interview with James Jean.
I really recommend this book, the art of James Jean is always a head shaker, to improve and see that your work can go always further
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Stranger
4.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm....
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2010
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Okay, I brought the first printed edition and it had top notch quality printing.
However the second edition had some printing mistakes like page 67 and some of the binding glue was on the pages which made it difficult to open without tearing some of the pages. The second printing has "slightly" less quality than the first, that is why I did not give full ratings to the second editions that are now available.
BUT content wise I think it's well worth the money!
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Charlotte Gomez
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous work, interesting process shots
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2009
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James Jean is one of the most talented illustrators out there, and this book is a great example. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in art, whether or not they are Fables fans. The process shots are also tremendously interesting, and the colors in this book are so rich and beautiful. I can't wait for more of his upcoming books, especially Kindling!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2009
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To all who love and want to experience The Art Of James Jean, this book is a must have. The illustrations are imaginative and inspiring.
I adore and admire James Jean for his works of art and an very excited to see more of him in the furture.

I also recommend his XOXO Postcard book and Process & recess portfolio.

Js,
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Chaser
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2010
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Have been wanting this book for so long. I missed the 1st printing that was quickly sold out and out of print, which meant that people started selling them at really steep prices. When I saw that it became available again, I jumped at the opportunity! Easily one of my favorite art books ever.
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Alexandra Hunt
4.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Collector’s Item
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2009
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I'm a fan of the comic book series, Fables, and the main reason I first noticed the comic was due to the beautifully illustrated covers by James Jean.
I'd previously seen this book in my local comic book store for £26.99 (so this was a bargain at practically half price!) and it's totally worth every penny.
The covers are enlarged and all the original sketches are shown as well as the rough sketches used to create them. I appreciated seeing the quotes from the actual comic which inspired James Jean in the process of creating the covers.
This book is wonderful and beautiful. For a fan of Fables, it's a beautiful collector’s item and for anyone interested in this style of illustration, it's worth every penny.
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