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Transformers: The Ark - A Complete Compendium Of Transformers Animation Models [Paperback]

Jim Sorenson (Author), Bill Foster (Author)
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Publication Date: May 30, 2007
Revisit the Transformers, one of the most popular cartoons of the 1980s, in The Ark! This book collects over 500 of the animation models from the classic TV show that have been painstakingly restored to their original glory. This volume has them all, from Optimus Prime to Galvatron, and features a brand new Don Figueroa cover.

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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: IDW Publishing (May 30, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1600100805
  • ISBN-13: 978-1600100802
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #861,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Jim Sorenson
Jim is a super-secret spy, has a motorcycle, marooned in space, meets Hercules ... or not ...

He's been a long-time fan of science-fiction literature in general and Transformers in particular. His guidebooks are well regarded by the fan communities for their exhaustive attention to detail. Reports of his incarceration in another dimension should be dismissed as the unfounded rumors they are.

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Great Reference Material February 5, 2008
Format:Paperback
I decided to get this book upon a suggestion from an internet friend. I personally love drawing and recently started making attempts at some of the original Transformers. I was pausing the computer screen and making attempts to hunt down good reference material. This book worked wonders for me. It is all in black & white,with multiple views of the characters. Apparently most are character models that the animators used for the cartoon.It does have all the characters from the 3.5 American Seasons of the cartoon. If you enjoy drawing or just want to remember who everybody was, I'd recommend this book.
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Art book models. February 6, 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is more of art book. There plenty of pictures of transformers as seen in their cartoon form(also contains early concept models). There is not much to read in this book except for a couple of paragraphs. If you are a fan of the cartoon show than get this book.
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Great for the artists! January 14, 2008
Format:Paperback
I got this book for my 8 year old son on the advice of a friend. It's wonderful for the artists! It gives front and back line drawings of all the Transformers in both mech and vehicle/tool format. It is a terrific resource.
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Transformers: The Ark - A Complete Compendium Of Transformers...
Very nice book who are fans of the original animation. It has many nicely character design (model pack drawings) in the book. The book's graphic design is layout by T.V. seasons. Read more
Published on December 26, 2007 by A. Lee
Good robot drawing reference
Substantial historical reference of the Transformer robot roster of the 80s. While the line quality can be poor in a few models, they are all still adequate as a starting point... Read more
Published on August 16, 2007 by A. Lung
A great addition to Transformers history
"Transformers: The Ark" is a fantastic resource for any Transformers fan or budding artist. This book is a great compendium of all character sheets from both the original... Read more
Published on August 8, 2007 by Jeffry K. Englert
A Handy Tome, But Far From "Complete"
THE ARK is an interesting offering from IDW Publications, current producers of the Transformers comics. Read more
Published on July 18, 2007 by Joshua Chipman
A decent reference for 80's Transformers.
These illustrations are black & white and very basic. Despite the cover by Don Figueroa, who is fantastic, don't look for the amount of detail here that you see in Dreamwave's or... Read more
Published on July 17, 2007 by Samuel S. Garland
Amazing Sketches!!
If you area true TF fan you have to get this book! Its got sketches of just about every single transformer from the original series and some that were only released in the toys! Read more
Published on July 4, 2007 by Jay C. Phillips
Transformers the Ark is great look at G1 history!
Transformers the Ark is a great look at G1 history! This Transformers book is great! It has 500 animation models of all the characters from the original Transformers cartoon... Read more
Published on June 15, 2007 by N. Kok
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