Level up with gaming gift cards

The Art of Cuphead

4.9 out of 5 stars 3,635
4.7 on Goodreads
(371)
Loading Images...
Double-tap to zoom
Kindle
$19.99
Available instantly
See all formats
See all formats
$29.91 with 40 percent savings
List Price: $49.99

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
FREE Returns
FREE delivery Wednesday, July 10 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Tuesday, July 9. Order within 22 hrs 54 mins
In Stock
$$29.91 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Returnable Yes
Resolutions Eligible for refund or replacement
Return Window 30 days from delivery
Refund Timelines Typically, an advance refund will be issued within 24 hours of a drop-off or pick-up. For returns that require physical verification, refund issuance may take up to 30 days after drop-off or pick up. Where an advance refund is issued, we will re-charge your payment method if we do not receive the correct item in original condition. See details here.
Late fee A late fee of 20% of the item price will apply if you complete the drop off or pick up after the ‘Return By Date’.
Restocking fee A restocking fee may apply if the item is not returned in original condition and original packaging, or is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to Amazon or seller error. See details here.
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Returnable Yes
Resolutions Eligible for refund or replacement
Return Window 30 days from delivery
Refund Timelines Typically, an advance refund will be issued within 24 hours of a drop-off or pick-up. For returns that require physical verification, refund issuance may take up to 30 days after drop-off or pick up. Where an advance refund is issued, we will re-charge your payment method if we do not receive the correct item in original condition. See details here.
Late fee A late fee of 20% of the item price will apply if you complete the drop off or pick up after the ‘Return By Date’.
Restocking fee A restocking fee may apply if the item is not returned in original condition and original packaging, or is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to Amazon or seller error. See details here.

Return instructions

Item must be in original condition and packaging along with tag, accessories, manuals, and inserts. Unlock any electronic device, delete your account and remove all personal information.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$19.98
Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp.Has a remainder mark. hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2020
FREE delivery July 12 - 15. Details
Or fastest delivery July 8 - 11. Details
Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
$$29.91 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Ships from and sold by 8 trax media.
Press and hold to save to specific list
$29.91 with 40 percent savings
List Price: $49.99

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
FREE Returns
FREE pickup Wednesday, July 10 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest pickup Tomorrow 7 AM - 11 AM. Order within 16 hrs 39 mins
How pickup works
Pick up from nearby pickup location
Step 1: Place Your Order
Select the “Pickup” option on the product page or during checkout.
Step 2: Receive Notification
Once your package is ready for pickup, you'll receive an email and app notification.
Step 3: Pick up
Bring your order ID or pickup code (if applicable) to your chosen pickup location to pick up your package.
In Stock
$$29.91 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Returnable Yes
Resolutions Eligible for refund or replacement
Return Window 30 days from delivery
Refund Timelines Typically, an advance refund will be issued within 24 hours of a drop-off or pick-up. For returns that require physical verification, refund issuance may take up to 30 days after drop-off or pick up. Where an advance refund is issued, we will re-charge your payment method if we do not receive the correct item in original condition. See details here.
Late fee A late fee of 20% of the item price will apply if you complete the drop off or pick up after the ‘Return By Date’.
Restocking fee A restocking fee may apply if the item is not returned in original condition and original packaging, or is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to Amazon or seller error. See details here.
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Returnable Yes
Resolutions Eligible for refund or replacement
Return Window 30 days from delivery
Refund Timelines Typically, an advance refund will be issued within 24 hours of a drop-off or pick-up. For returns that require physical verification, refund issuance may take up to 30 days after drop-off or pick up. Where an advance refund is issued, we will re-charge your payment method if we do not receive the correct item in original condition. See details here.
Late fee A late fee of 20% of the item price will apply if you complete the drop off or pick up after the ‘Return By Date’.
Restocking fee A restocking fee may apply if the item is not returned in original condition and original packaging, or is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to Amazon or seller error. See details here.

Return instructions

Item must be in original condition and packaging along with tag, accessories, manuals, and inserts. Unlock any electronic device, delete your account and remove all personal information.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Other sellers on Amazon

Compare New & Used (61) from
$15.99

+ $3.99 shipping
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Book details

  1. Part of Series
    Cuphead
  2. Print length
    264 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Dark Horse Books
  5. Publication date
    March 17, 2020
  6. Dimensions
    8.8 x 1.1 x 11.3 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1506713203
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1506713205
  9. See all details
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Book overview

Get transported back to the golden age of 1930s animation with an art book celebrating the acclaimed run & gun game, Cuphead!

Each page of this curated collection of artwork is designed to capture the vintage look and feel of the 1930's. Take a gander at the game's traditional hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation. Peek at the early concepts, production work, and early ideas that went into the making of Cuphead's characters, bosses, stages and more including never-before-seen content from the upcoming DLC!

Relive the most cherished and challenging moments of Cuphead and Mugman's adventure to reclaim their souls from The Devil, all in a way you've never seen before! Guided by personal insights from game directors Chad and Jared Moldenhauer, take a one-of-a-kind trip through the Inkwell Isles and discover an all-new appreciation for Cuphead's animation style and challenging retro gameplay.

Dark Horse Books and Studio MDHR are thrilled to present The Art of Cuphead! This vintage-style art extravaganza is the perfect book for fans of Cuphead!

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Studio MDHR
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Frequently bought together

The Art of Cuphead
+
Cuphead Volume 1: Comic Capers & Curios
+
Cuphead Volume 2: Cartoon Chronicles & Calamities

Frequently bought together

The Art of Cuphead
$29.91
Cuphead Volume 1: Comic Capers & Curios
$9.17
Cuphead Volume 2: Cartoon Chronicles & Calamities
$9.99
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.
Total price: $00
Details
Added to Cart
spCSRF_Control

You might also like

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Product information

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Similar books based on genre

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

You might also like

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Customer reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5
3,635 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the artwork in the book tremendous and great for anyone interested in the game or art in general. They also find the content very informative about the creative process. Readers appreciate the great mix of art and explanatory text. They describe the book as sizable.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more
ArtworkContentSketchesPage sizeCharacters
ArtworkContentSketchesPage sizeCharacters
66Customers mention
66Positive
0Negative

Customers find the artwork in the book tremendous, incredible, and great for anyone interested in the game or art in general. They also appreciate the drawings for each character, stills of beautiful backgrounds, and process of the artwork.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

"...Great for people who love the game!" Read more

"...The book is perfect. Better than I could have hoped, and as much of a love letter to the game as the cartoons that inspired it...." Read more

"...It goes over the characters and bosses and includes a lot of scrapped designs and stages of production for each level and encounter...." Read more

"My 16 yo is a huge fan of Cuphead. He loves this book. Really cool art." Read more

19Customers mention
19Positive
0Negative

Customers find the book very informative about the creative process. They also appreciate the amount of concept art, planning, and reference. Readers also describe the book as inspiring and a labor of love.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

"...This game is just so cool and seeing all the hard work that went into it is even cooler!" Read more

"...Truly a work of art and a labor of love." Read more

"I love this book it shows you a lot of cool art and concept sketches. It goes up until parts of the DLC but most of that section is unnamed...." Read more

"...and background artwork which are beautiful and so nice to see the thought process. I honestly cannot say anything bad about this book...." Read more

12Customers mention
12Positive
0Negative

Customers find the sketches in the book a great mix of art and explanatory text. They also appreciate the loads of process pictures. Readers also mention the binding, image quality, and writing are awesome and cheeky.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

"...to credit their specific artists whenever possible, and the writing is as cheeky and a joy to read...." Read more

"...the book is formatted really nice for the size, and the covers have a lot more detail than the images online have. It's a pleasure to have!" Read more

"A illustrative and well written look behind the well constructed curtains of Cuphead...." Read more

"...Book pages are heavy weight, at least 24lb paper, binding and image quality are awesome...." Read more

7Customers mention
7Positive
0Negative

Customers find the book to be a sizeable book.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

"...that it was larger than I thought it'd be, the book is formatted really nice for the size, and the covers have a lot more detail than the images..." Read more

"...Let me tell you, it did not disappoint it is a massive and very durable book. I love seeing the art and history so much...." Read more

"My son loved it. Bigger and nicer than expected" Read more

"God this book is so massive, i'm shocked that it's priced this low...." Read more

5Customers mention
5Positive
0Negative

Customers appreciate the original concepts and background designs of the characters.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

"...It also gives an interesting character design idea of using a character as heavy inspiration and capturing their main aspect, while having a..." Read more

"...Landscapes, scenery and completed characters with progressive sketches are really nice...." Read more

"...They also have alot of rough sketches and step by step on character/level development which is really good considering ive bought about every art..." Read more

"...includes: animation frames, character design, poses, original concepts for characters, and background designs...." Read more

Reviews with images

1 11 1
  1. Customer Image
  2. Customer Image
  3. Customer Image
  4. Customer Image
  5. Customer Image
  6. Customer Image
  7. Customer Image
  8. Customer Image
  9. Customer Image
  10. Customer Image
  11. Customer Image
  12. Customer Image
    See More

Submit a report

A few common reasons customers report reviews:
  • Harassment, profanity
  • Spam, advertisement, promotions
  • Given in exchange for cash, discounts
When we get your report, we'll check if the review meets our Community guidelines. If it doesn't, we'll remove it.
Sorry we couldn't load the review
Thank you for your feedback

Sorry, there was an error

Please try again later.

Top reviews from the United States

Sia
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Cool book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
Bought this as a gift and the person throughly enjoyed it. Great for people who love the game!
Bought this as a gift and the person throughly enjoyed it. Great for people who love the game!
Helpful
Share
Report
GunShowZero
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Perfect. Jaw-dropping quality and incredible content!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
As an aspiring artist who was always fond of 30’s-style character design and animation, Cuphead’s oeuvre struck at the core of my artistic sensibilities the moment I saw the first trailer. Cut to the game’s release and the entire experience supercharged my passion for... See more
As an aspiring artist who was always fond of 30’s-style character design and animation, Cuphead’s oeuvre struck at the core of my artistic sensibilities the moment I saw the first trailer. Cut to the game’s release and the entire experience supercharged my passion for animation and character design. This book has only prolonged that level of enchantment.

The book is perfect. Better than I could have hoped, and as much of a love letter to the game as the cartoons that inspired it. Filled with concept art for each character, the creators go into the VERY specific inspirations for every single denizen of the Inkwell Isles, and how each character came to be. They make a point to credit their specific artists whenever possible, and the writing is as cheeky and a joy to read.

In addition to character design, they also go in-depth on the beautiful background painting and modeling that adds so much to the feel of the game. They even go into the typography selection and the thought processes behind it. This book is JAM-PACKED with more content than you can imagine.

Now for the book itself: very high quality, sturdy hardcover with the pages printed on a gorgeous paper-stock. While I understand the modern inclination to purchase books in digital form, (which according to the lower ratings here apparently has some issues), you really lose something in a “non-physical” art book.

At the moment of this review, this lovely addition to anyone’s collection is a whopping 40% off (around $21 US). I honestly feel like I got away with murder for how little I paid for this vs. the quality I received.

If you’re on the fence, get the heck off of said fence and do yourself the favor of purchasing this inspiring ode to one of the most ambitious games ever created.
As an aspiring artist who was always fond of 30’s-style character design and animation, Cuphead’s oeuvre struck at the core of my artistic sensibilities the moment I saw the first trailer. Cut to the game’s release and the entire experience supercharged my passion for animation and character design. This book has only prolonged that level of enchantment.

The book is perfect. Better than I could have hoped, and as much of a love letter to the game as the cartoons that inspired it. Filled with concept art for each character, the creators go into the VERY specific inspirations for every single denizen of the Inkwell Isles, and how each character came to be. They make a point to credit their specific artists whenever possible, and the writing is as cheeky and a joy to read.

In addition to character design, they also go in-depth on the beautiful background painting and modeling that adds so much to the feel of the game. They even go into the typography selection and the thought processes behind it. This book is JAM-PACKED with more content than you can imagine.

Now for the book itself: very high quality, sturdy hardcover with the pages printed on a gorgeous paper-stock. While I understand the modern inclination to purchase books in digital form, (which according to the lower ratings here apparently has some issues), you really lose something in a “non-physical” art book.

At the moment of this review, this lovely addition to anyone’s collection is a whopping 40% off (around $21 US). I honestly feel like I got away with murder for how little I paid for this vs. the quality I received.

If you’re on the fence, get the heck off of said fence and do yourself the favor of purchasing this inspiring ode to one of the most ambitious games ever created.
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Share
Report
Rainbowlily
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Epic!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
Super happy to finally have this art book in my collection! This game is just so cool and seeing all the hard work that went into it is even cooler!
Super happy to finally have this art book in my collection! This game is just so cool and seeing all the hard work that went into it is even cooler!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
Share
Report
Isa
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
A Wonderful Addition To Any Bookshelf
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020
The book itself arrived in a good condition. I normally have an apprehension of ordering hardcover books online, but mine arrived just fine! As for the contents, it's a really nice look into old designs and how timeless these designs and techniques could be. It goes... See more
The book itself arrived in a good condition. I normally have an apprehension of ordering hardcover books online, but mine arrived just fine!
As for the contents, it's a really nice look into old designs and how timeless these designs and techniques could be. It goes over the characters and bosses and includes a lot of scrapped designs and stages of production for each level and encounter. Another amazing aspect of the book that's really nice is about how they talk about how they began the project. They started as normal people who started this as a background project with minimal knowledge, and gradually worked up to make it into what it is now. It's a breath of fresh air seeing an art book of a well known game that didn't come from any major studio but normal people. If you're an artist or game dev, it really invokes the feeling that you can do it as well! It also gives an interesting character design idea of using a character as heavy inspiration and capturing their main aspect, while having a completely iconic and unique design itself.
If you're looking for a book that captures character design, some history, and inspiration, this is a great book!

Other notes were that it was larger than I thought it'd be, the book is formatted really nice for the size, and the covers have a lot more detail than the images online have. It's a pleasure to have!
The book itself arrived in a good condition. I normally have an apprehension of ordering hardcover books online, but mine arrived just fine!
As for the contents, it's a really nice look into old designs and how timeless these designs and techniques could be. It goes over the characters and bosses and includes a lot of scrapped designs and stages of production for each level and encounter. Another amazing aspect of the book that's really nice is about how they talk about how they began the project. They started as normal people who started this as a background project with minimal knowledge, and gradually worked up to make it into what it is now. It's a breath of fresh air seeing an art book of a well known game that didn't come from any major studio but normal people. If you're an artist or game dev, it really invokes the feeling that you can do it as well! It also gives an interesting character design idea of using a character as heavy inspiration and capturing their main aspect, while having a completely iconic and unique design itself.
If you're looking for a book that captures character design, some history, and inspiration, this is a great book!

Other notes were that it was larger than I thought it'd be, the book is formatted really nice for the size, and the covers have a lot more detail than the images online have. It's a pleasure to have!
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Share
Report
G. Family
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Fabulous
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
My 16 yo is a huge fan of Cuphead. He loves this book. Really cool art.
My 16 yo is a huge fan of Cuphead. He loves this book. Really cool art.
Helpful
Share
Report
Sergio de la Cruz
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
Excellent product
Excellent product
Helpful
Share
Report
Olga L.
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
lo compré para regalar pero me gustó mucho a mi!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
excelente libro para amantes de cuphead, del dibujo, de la pasión por el arte y la creación de historias.
excelente libro para amantes de cuphead, del dibujo, de la pasión por el arte y la creación de historias.
Helpful
Share
Report
James L
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Amazing Detail into the creation of Cuphead
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
A illustrative and well written look behind the well constructed curtains of Cuphead. I got this at a discount and I feel almost guilty about it with how high quality this book is. If you have any interest in games, design, or animation, this book is for you.
A illustrative and well written look behind the well constructed curtains of Cuphead. I got this at a discount and I feel almost guilty about it with how high quality this book is. If you have any interest in games, design, or animation, this book is for you.
Helpful
Share
Report

Top reviews from other countries

Cayden
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
a NEED for Cuphead fans
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2023
If you’re a fan of cuphead this is a NEED for you. Its really cool to see the story behind the game and all the concepts that have brought the game to life.
If you’re a fan of cuphead this is a NEED for you. Its really cool to see the story behind the game and all the concepts that have brought the game to life.
Report
Marcelo Cárfora
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Encantado com a qualidade deste livro
Reviewed in Brazil on March 1, 2022
Simplesmente excepcional. Livro bem acabado, com inúmeros detalhes, explicando todas as referências dos desenvolvedores e designers. Para quem é fã de Cuphead, é a melhor publicação já realizada. Pena que não traduziram para o português.
Simplesmente excepcional. Livro bem acabado, com inúmeros detalhes, explicando todas as referências dos desenvolvedores e designers. Para quem é fã de Cuphead, é a melhor publicação já realizada. Pena que não traduziram para o português.
2 people found this helpful
Report
Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Artbook Cuphead
Reviewed in Italy on June 24, 2024
Bellissimo artbook, con tutte le fasi di progettazione e animazione del gioco. Davvero una chicca da tenere in libreria. Preso tra l'altro usato, a poco prezzo, arrivato in perfette condizioni, sono davvero felice e soddisfatta!
Bellissimo artbook, con tutte le fasi di progettazione e animazione del gioco. Davvero una chicca da tenere in libreria.
Preso tra l'altro usato, a poco prezzo, arrivato in perfette condizioni, sono davvero felice e soddisfatta!
Report
JUAN DIEGO
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Genial preciosa edición
Reviewed in Spain on June 18, 2024
Rebosa calidad. Muy contento.
Rebosa calidad. Muy contento.
Report
Client d'Amazon
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Avis
Reviewed in France on February 14, 2024
Rien à redire article conforme à la description envoie rapide
Rien à redire article conforme à la description envoie rapide
Report
See more reviews

How customer reviews and ratings work

Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.