MICHAEL KALUTA SKETCHBOOK SERIES SC (2025)

"Michael Wm. Kaluta has been creating beautiful imagery for more than 40 years. Highlights of his career include what many consider to be the definitive version of The Shadow, the still in-progress Starstruck, and a myriad of stunning covers illustrated for nearly every comics publisher-as well as being part of the legendary STUDIO (along with Jeffery Catherine Jones, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Bernie Wrightson). This sketchbook is the first in a series that will provide a glimpse into the inner workings of this great artist, from the very earliest creative spark to more finished concepts, and nearly completed works. Each image has been scanned from Kaluta's personal sketchbooks and archives, and is accompanied by commentary from the artist."

"The second volume in the Michael Wm. Kaluta Sketchbook series continues to mine the wonderful caverns of this master artist's incredible archives. Each illustration has been personally selected by Kaluta and feature preliminaries, layouts and finished drawings. A cornucopia of gorgeous art by this legendary artist!"

"The third volume of the Michael Wm. Kaluta Sketchbook series continues to showcase the acclaimed artists lovely drawings, doodles, preliminaries and illustrations. All scanned by the artist from his personal sketchbooks, and nearly all has never seen the light of day before now. This book, and the entire series, are a treasure trove of gorgeous Kaluta art!"

"Michael Wm. Kaluta has been creating beautiful imagery for more than 40 years. Highlights of his career include what many consider to be the definitive version of The Shadow, the still in-progress Starstruck, and a myriad of stunning covers illustrated for nearly every comics publisher-as well as being part of the legendary The Studio (along with Jeffery Catherine Jones, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Bernie Wrightson)."

"This fifth installment of the Kaluta sketchbook series offers more beautiful imagery painstakingly scanned from Kaluta's personal archives!"