Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye fan favorite artist, Alex Milne, has been sharing some very exciting images of an upcoming sketchbook he is printing. Comprised of his work on Transformers throughout the past few years, this sketchbook will contain 48 pages (24 in color, 24 in black and white). Here’s some more information from Alex Milne’s Facebook page:
Just wanted to show off the printer proof of my sketchbook that I’m having made for this year. I did one a long time ago, but that was complete crap, so I guess we can say this is my first sketchbook. Very exciting.
I have so much work I’ve done over the years that I wasn’t sure what I wanted in the book. In the end I went with Transformers since that’s what I’m best known for right now. I will be making other sketchbooks in the future, so I can have other types of work in those.
The size for this monster is 8.5 x 8.5 and contains 48 pages. 24 Colour, 24 B&W + an insert page for a possible sketch + cover.
It took me a long time to piece this together, and I’m pretty happy with the end results right now. I can’t wait to see all of them printed. At the moment, I’m just doing a very limited run. About 50 copies. I will probably end up making more later, but for right now this is what I can do. Enjoy.
If you want to get your hands on this sketchbook, give Alex Milne a shout and show your support of his work! With enough support we can hopefully encourage for copies of this amazing collection.
Squall42080
Will you have more for TFCon in Charlotte?
edgs2099
Well, when and if you get around to doing it in the future, you totally have what looks to be a good amount of preorders here
markerguru
Sorry, but I won't take preorders at the moment for this. I know that they can help get the book made, but at this time I'm comfortable doing this the way I am. It might change in the future, and it is something I'm looking into, but for right now I'm not doing preorders, kickstarters and anything like that. I have a hard enough time focusing on MTMTE issues without adding more to my plate
Faizan
I know i'm going to sound like a broken wheel but is there no way people who want this book (or any additional ones you're looking to do down the line) perhaps preorder it or pay you in advance so you can get more copies out?
Edit: Stupid me, didn't see all those posts by other members suggesting the same thing before hand.
markerguru
I will make more of them, but for right now they are for conventions only. Sorry if that's not convenient for everyone. This is just how it has to be for a while.
Acteon
I was lucky enough to get one of these at Auto Assembly – it's a lovely book and well worth the £20 I paid for it (complete with Optimus Prime sketch which I wasn't expecting!) I really hope Alex makes these more readily available because it's a book that really ought to be enjoyed by everyone. Let's hope he makes more soon.
Aernaroth
Oh snap, I've been saying he should do something like this for years, his sketches and experiments are massively interesting, to the point I'm probably more interested in them than the "finished" art in this.
Blue Meanie
Yeah right, Kickstarter this thing or something. I'd pay up front too. You could definitely get enough people to run a good number on an offset press as a hardcover without a dime out of pocket.
vcheng2k5
Ditto, would pay upfront immediately for this!!
Obsidian X
I'd be down for that too. Love Milnes art in MTMTE, would be awesome to have that art book. I wouldn't mind waiting.
WilyMech
How much it is to print them and charge an extra percentage on that. No doubt the sketch books will sell out.
Bigbot3030
Alex, If you had enough "pre-orders", would you be able to make more? I'd give you my money now even if it took a couple months to get it if it helps make that happen. I love your work, and will be keeping an eye out for official word when you do end up selling it.
Acteon
Are these available at AA? If so, can we reserve a copy? Happy to pay up front
zuffyprime
What is the price Alex, and how/where can someone purchase one?
WilyMech
For me as well.
prime326
that book would be like gold to me. Man his art is boss.
WilyMech
Understood. I guess I would have to wait for reprints iif there is one
ultramagnus1
I need this lol but wont see it
Mort
Are you limiting them to one per person at AA at least to give us a fighting chance?
Starscream Gaga
I would really, really love this. But there ain't no way I can see it being available sanely to someone living in Australia. Such a shame!