The Walking Dead first premiered on AMC on October 31, 2010. Over the course of it’s 150+ episodes and ten years on the air, the show has garnered millions of fans who are passionate about the characters and lore of the walker-filled universe.
Fans of The Walking Dead will soon have another way to engage with the characters and stories they love. AMC Networks, Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics have announced the upcoming release of The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe, a compilation of behind-the-scenes pre-production and production art from The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: World Beyond.
Launching on October 5, 2021, the art book will feature never-before-seen original sketches, concept art, storyboards, special product illustrations, and more from the shows inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic book turned pop-culture phenomenon.
The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe is a 240-page hardcover book featuring a wrap-around cover with over 50 characters from all three shows, an introduction by Chief Content Officer of The Walking Dead Universe Scott M. Gimple and fun facts from creators and crew members on all three series.
“Our TWD community has been dedicated to the television series for over a decade now, and as a token of our gratitude we wanted to create this book filled with art, design, and information spanning across the three shows we now have,” said Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead. “The expansion of this world is truly because of the awesome fanbase we have, and I am forever thankful to them for supporting our stories.”
The Art of AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe will be available digitally and in print, with two exclusive special variant editions also available.
The Standard Edition is now available for preorder for $49.99 on TWDUshop.com.
The Walking Dead returns for its eleventh and final season on August 22, 2021.