BoJack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse

BoJack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse

By Chris McDonnell
Foreword by Lisa Hanawalt
Introduction by Raphael Bob-Waksberg

Hardcover

Price: $35.00

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  • Publication Date: September 4, 2018
  • Imprint: Abrams Books
  • Trim Size: 12 x 10
  • ISBN: 9781419727733
  • Page Count: 240
  • Illustrations: 300 color illustrations
  • Rights: World

Netflix’s BoJack Horseman has quickly become one of the most critically acclaimed animated comedy series in recent memory. Set in an off-kilter, cynically spun rendering of modern-day Hollywood, the show follows washed-up horse actor BoJack Horseman (voiced by Will Arnett) as he attempts to turn his life around. BoJack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse is the official behind-the-scenes companion to this cult-hit series. Part oral history sourced from original interviews with the show’s cast and crew, part art book—including sketches, storyboards, and background art—this book will trace the series from conception to post-production. Beginning with the initial development of creator/ showrunner Raphael Bob-Waksberg and production designer Lisa Hanawalt’s inimitable aesthetic vision, The Art Before the Horse goes on to reveal all of the moving parts—direction, writing, casting, animation, and music—that come together to form this uniquely bleak, emotionally potent, very funny show.

Also Available: BoJack Horseman 2020 Wall Calendar

Praise

"The sumptuous and comprehensive "Bojack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse"... is fascinating." 
The New York Times —
“Netflix's BoJack Horseman has cemented itself as one of the best comedies - animated or live-action - of the past decade, thanks in large part to its meticulously detailed world and the fascinating design of its quirky characters. Every scene is brimming with visual gags, ridiculous animal puns and Hollywood-skewering easter eggs, to the point where it's impossible to catch them all in a single viewing - which is why a new book, BoJack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse, should appeal to fans of all stripes (and spots).”
IGN —
"For fans of BoJack Horseman, The Art Before the Horse offers over 200 pages of fun, behind-the-scenes tidbits and images that you just won't find anywhere else."
SyFy Wire —
"...part behind-the-scenes companion, part art book, and part history of the project quilted from interviews with cast and crew."
Animation Magazine —
“An official behind-the-scenes companion book to BoJack Horseman so you can see what all the crazy-cool art looked like before it aired.”
Buzzfeed —
“…the perfect companion book for fans..."
Advocate Magazine —

About the author

Chris McDonnell has designed books on Ralph Bakshi, Bill Plympton, the Joker, Wonder Woman, and more. McDonnell served as author and designer for Adventure Time: The Art of Ooo and Steven Universe: Art & Origins. He lives in Philadelphia.

Lisa Hanawalt is an artist in Los Angeles. She is also the author of My Dirty Dumb Eyes, Hot Dog Taste Test, and most recently, Coyote Doggirl.

Raphael Bob-Waksberg is the creator and executive producer of BoJack Horseman. For more information on BoJack Horseman or Raphael Bob-Waksberg, please buy this book.