Daniel Knox
Get ready, Marvel fans! Abrams Books has just unveiled Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding — a captivating new art book that showcases the creative genius of Marvel Studios’ Head of Visual Development.
Authored by Tara Bennett and Paul Terry, Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding is set to hit the bookstores this October. This hardcover art book is a treasure trove of Meinerding’s work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring nearly 500 of his stunning illustrations. Plus, it includes a special foreword by none other than Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige.
Here’s a sneak peek at the cover art for Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding:
What’s Inside Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding?
According to Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding is packed with “[c]haracter designs for Iron Man,” “[k]eyframe and concept designs for Thor,” and “[c]oncept designs for Captain America‘s many suits.” The book also reveals “[c]haracter designs for Marvel’s The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron, created in collaboration with Charlie Wen” — and even “[s]uit and gear designs for Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” And that’s just scratching the surface!
The official synopsis for this “lavish” art book states: “Ryan Meinerding has been instrumental in shaping the look of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s beloved Super Heroes and villains since the inception of Iron Man (2008). Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding is a testament to the artist’s unique and iconic vision, featuring everything from his initial sketches to his polished illustrations.”
Marvel adds that the book offers an unparalleled glimpse into Meinerding’s creative process, his perspective on the crucial collaborations behind contemporary concept and character design. Authors Bennett and Terry delve into a fascinating interview with Meinerding, exploring “the beginnings of his career, his inspirations, insights into his creative process, and behind-the-scenes stories from the creation of Marvel Studios’ first four phases.”
Mark your calendars! Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding will be available for purchase on Tuesday, October 1 from Abrams Books.
