Carbon Based: The Art of Lewis LaRosa - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Since making his professional debut at the dawn of the 21st century, American illustrator Lewis LaRosa has defined himself as one of the most singular masters of the modern comic medium--fusing dynamic reference-based realism, stylized superhero storytelling, and a master's control of shadow and light to produce a wholly unique, jaw-dropping style that could only be called "carbon based."

In this first-ever career retrospective--spanning more than 250+ pages of LaRosa's raw unexpurgated line art in all of its painstakingly rendered intensity, alongside rarely seen character designs, concepts, and more from Marvel Comics, Valiant Entertainment, Hasbro, Mondo, and more--experience the artist's artistic evolution in all of its stunning detail from series including Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity, Punisher MAX, Savage, Transformers, and more.

Featuring an all-new introduction by Oni Press president & publisher Hunter Gorinson with page-by-by commentary by LaRosa and former Valiant editor in chief Warren Simons, and appreciations by some of the artist's most prominent colleagues and collaborators, including Lee Bermejo, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, and many more.

Review Quotes

"Exciting."-- "Geek Vibes Nation"

"LaRosa's talent for creating dynamically intense and wonderfully detailed art gets the spotlight it deserves."-- "Art Book Collector"

"Lewis LaRosa has long since established himself as one of the most detailed and dynamic artists in the world of superhero comics, thanks to books like Bloodshot, Uncanny X-Men, Punisher MAX, and X-O Manowar.... Stunning."-- "IGN"

"Oni Press is celebrating one of comics' most electrifying illustrators with an epic new art book."-- "AIPT Comics"

"Since Lewis LaRosa made his comics debut more than a quarter-century ago, he's become one of the most celebrated artists in the industry. Carbon Based is his first-ever career retrospective featuring more than 250 pages of character designs, rarely-seen covers, concept sketches, and more, from publishers including Marvel and Valiant, among others."-- "Comics Beat"

"This new collection from Oni Press aims to be the definitive retrospective of [LaRosa's] work, a project that any comic book fan who appreciates incredible draftsmanship will not want to miss... The CARBON BASED Kickstarter is a phenomenal celebration of The Art of Lewis LaRosa. It's a meticulously crafted retrospective that honors a modern master's contributions to the comics medium, offering fans an unprecedented look into his process and legacy."-- "Comic Book Addicts"