From Rick’s boots to zombie weapon design, ‘The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe’ gives us a deep dive – SYFY WIRE

Shambling onto book store shelves this fall, Image/Skybound will unleash a revealing new art book that burrows deep under the creative skin of all three of AMC's zombie horror series, The Walking Dead, Fear The Walking Dead, and The Walking Dead: World Beyond and SYFY WIRE has an exclusive peek inside all the guts and gore.

AMC Networks, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Comics are offering a glimpse into the terrifying artistry with thisdeluxe hardback titled, The Art of AMCs The Walking Dead Universe.Their 240-page volume not only gives fans a rare look intothe making of AMC's iconic deadhead shows, but also includesnever-before-seen looks atthearton Daryl Dixons (Norman Reedus) iconic jacket and its origins, the fan-favorite Walker called theBicycle Girl, and behind-the-scenes artwork from The Walking Dead: World Beyond.

The Art of AMCs The Walking Dead Universe from writer Matthew K. Manning, creative director John J. Hill, and cover artist Brian Rood arrives at comic shops Sep. 29 and book outlets Oct. 5asan in-depth compilation of original sketches, concept art, storyboards, product illustrations, marketing images, never-seen pre-production, and production art from AMCs trio of celebratedshows that comprise the pop cultureworldof Robert Kirkman's comic book phenomenon.

This marks AMC Networks first trekinto book publishing and also spotlightsan introduction by Chief Content Officer of The Walking DeadUniverse Scott M. Gimple and cool liitle-known facts from creators and crew members on all three zombie series.

The Art of AMCs The Walking Dead Universe standard edition can be pre-ordered immediately anywhere books are sold, in both print and digital formats, along with the officialTWDUShop.com. A special edition showcasing an intense cover by superstars David Finch & Dave McCaigcan be obtained exclusivelyfrom the Skybound Store. In addition to this pair of striking covers, anAMC Networks Publishing Limited-Edition Exclusive featuringa new variantcomposed withthe three-circle symbol displayed throughout the shows by Yanick Paquette and Nathan Fairbairn is also ready forpre-order here.

Now check out our exclusive look at The Art of AMC's The Walking Dead Universe (debuting Sep. 29/Oct. 5) in the full gallery below.

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From Rick's boots to zombie weapon design, 'The Art of AMC's The Walking Dead Universe' gives us a deep dive - SYFY WIRE