Art of Ploog HC (2016-2019 FPG) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

FPG publishes the long-awaited Mike Ploog retrospective art book, The Art of Ploog. This comprehensive art book is an oversize 9" x 12" retrospective that covers every aspect of Ploog's career, from his earliest days of working with Leatherneck Magazine while still a young man serving in the Marines, to his extremely popular work in comics and film, right up through his latest work on Goliath.

The Art of Ploog will contain hundreds of pieces of art, as well as commentary by the likes of Ralph Bakshi, John Carpenter, Frank Oz, Roy Thomas, and the master himself; Mike Ploog. Included is work he did for Marvel comics (including Frankenstein, Ghost Rider, and Man-Thing) as well as a wide range of his film work on animated features (such as Lord of the Rings, Shrek, and Wizards) and live-action features (including Little Shop of Horrors and X-Men).

The book will also contain paintings he worked on for the collectible card games Guardians and Magic the Gathering, most of which have never been reproduced larger than trading card size. This is the ultimate collection spanning Ploog's entire career.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.00.

Limited Signed Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing.

FPG publishes the long-awaited Mike Ploog retrospective art book, The Art of Ploog. This comprehensive art book is an oversize 9" x 12" retrospective that covers every aspect of Ploog's career, from his earliest days of working with Leatherneck Magazine while still a young man serving in the Marines, to his extremely popular work in comics and film, right up through his latest work on Goliath.

The Art of Ploog will contain hundreds of pieces of art, as well as commentary by the likes of Ralph Bakshi, John Carpenter, Frank Oz, Roy Thomas, and the master himself; Mike Ploog. Included is work he did for Marvel comics (including Frankenstein, Ghost Rider, and Man-Thing) as well as a wide range of his film work on animated features (such as Lord of the Rings, Shrek, and Wizards) and live-action features (including Little Shop of Horrors and X-Men).

The book will also contain paintings he worked on for the collectible card games Guardians and Magic the Gathering, most of which have never been reproduced larger than trading card size. This is the ultimate collection spanning Ploog's entire career.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color.

NOTE: Signed and Numbered. Limited to 250 copies.

Cover price $175.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Text by Mike Ploog and Michael Friedlander. Art and cover by Mike Ploog.

We are thrilled to bring you a second volume of Ploog goodness! This new, 352-page book will give an even more in-depth look at the career of Mike Ploog. Like the first volume, this volume will also be a "Best of" selection of hundreds of pieces of art hand-chosen by the artist.

Inside, you'll find more pages from Ploog's days working for Marvel Comics on titles such as "Frankenstein," "Ghost Rider," "Man-Thing," "Planet of the Apes" and "Werewolf By Night." There's more concept art and storyboards from favorite Ploog films, such as "The Dark Crystal," "John Carpenter's THE THING," "Little Shop of Horrors," "Lord of the Rings" and "Wizards." Also included will be a much expanded section dedicated to his paintings, and so much more!

This is the perfect companion book to "Volume One," as well as also being a great stand-alone volume on Mike Ploog's work. It's packed full from cover to cover and will be a real treat for Ploogies everywhere.

"I was so touched by the success of the first book. The fact that the fans still like my work after all these years is very humbling," said Ploog. "A lot of time an artist worries that he might be forgotten if he can't continue to produce new work. So if you find out the opposite, well, I mean, it doesn't get any better than that." "This is why I've been an artist my entire life: For people to hopefully enjoy my work, to be taken into my world, to see things the way I see things." He added with a smile, "For better or for worse."

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.00.

Limited Signed Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Text by Mike Ploog and Michael Friedlander. Art and cover by Mike Ploog.

We are thrilled to bring you a second volume of Ploog goodness! This new, 352-page book will give an even more in-depth look at the career of Mike Ploog. Like the first volume, this volume will also be a "Best of" selection of hundreds of pieces of art hand-chosen by the artist.

Inside, you'll find more pages from Ploog's days working for Marvel Comics on titles such as "Frankenstein," "Ghost Rider," "Man-Thing," "Planet of the Apes" and "Werewolf By Night." There's more concept art and storyboards from favorite Ploog films, such as "The Dark Crystal," "John Carpenter's THE THING," "Little Shop of Horrors," "Lord of the Rings" and "Wizards." Also included will be a much expanded section dedicated to his paintings, and so much more!

This is the perfect companion book to "Volume One," as well as also being a great stand-alone volume on Mike Ploog's work. It's packed full from cover to cover and will be a real treat for Ploogies everywhere.

"I was so touched by the success of the first book. The fact that the fans still like my work after all these years is very humbling," said Ploog. "A lot of time an artist worries that he might be forgotten if he can't continue to produce new work. So if you find out the opposite, well, I mean, it doesn't get any better than that." "This is why I've been an artist my entire life: For people to hopefully enjoy my work, to be taken into my world, to see things the way I see things." He added with a smile, "For better or for worse."

The limited, signed and numbered hardcover edition of "The Art of Ploog: Volume Two" features an exclusive padded cover that reproduces Mike's painting, "Hunting Tales," which is an homage to his work on the film "John Carpenter's THE THING!"

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 325 cpies.

Cover price $275.00.