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Batman: Death by Design Hardcover – June 5, 2012

by Chip Kidd (Author), Dave Taylor (Illustrator)

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In this new original graphic novel from superstar writer/designer Chip Kidd and artist Dave Taylor, Gotham City is undergoing one of the most expansive construction booms in its history. The most prestigious architects from across the globe have buildings in various phases of completion all over town. As chairman of the Gotham Landmarks Commission, Bruce Wayne has been a key part of this boom, which signals a golden age of architectural ingenuity for the city. And then, the explosions begin. All manner of design-related malfunctions–faulty crane calculations, sturdy materials suddently collapsing, software glitches, walkways giving way and much more–cause casualties across the city. This bizarre string of seemingly random, unconnected catastrophes threaten to bring the whole construction industry down. Fingers are pointed as Batman must somehow solve the problem and find whoever is behind it all.

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Batman: Death by Design
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Publication date

June 5, 2012
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7.24 x 0.63 x 11.14 inches
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1401234534
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978-1401234539
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"...a fantastic period piece about architecture, politics, and murder."—Publishers Weekly

"...crisp, clean style that is both awe-inspiring and regal."—IGN

About the Author

Chip Kidd is a graphic designer and writer living in New York City and Stonington, Connecticut. His first novel, The Cheese Monkeys, was a national bestseller and a New York Times Notable Book. His first book, Batman Collected, was awarded the Design Distinction award from ID magazine. He is the co-author and designer of the two-time Eisner award-winning book Batman Animated. He is the editor-at-large for Pantheon, where he has overseen the publication of Chris Ware's Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth, Dan Clowes's David Boring, and the definitive book of the art of Charles Schulz, Peanuts (designed, edited, and with commentary by Kidd). He has also written about graphic design and popular culture for The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Details, The New York Observer, McSweeney's, Vogue, The New York Post, ID, and Print. His book jacket designs for Alfred A. Knopf (where he is associate art director) have helped spawn a revolution in the art of American book packaging. His work has been featured in Vanity Fair, Eye, Print, Entertainment Weekly, The New Republic, Time, Graphis, New York, and ID magazines, and he is a regular contributor of to The New York Times' Op-Ed page.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dc Comics; First Edition (June 5, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401234534
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401234539
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.24 x 0.63 x 11.14 inches

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Charles (Chip) Kidd (born September 12, 1964) is an American graphic designer, best known for his innovative book covers. Based in New York city, Kidd has become one of the most famous book cover designers to date.

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L. Cranston

Spectacular Art, Not So Spectacular Story

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2014

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Batman: Death by Design is a unique Batman graphic novel due to it's exceptional artwork, but in the story department it comes across a bit lackluster. At times whenever I think of this book, I wonder why it is a Batman story at all. Sure he's in it on nearly every page, he fights villains, including the Joker (who really didn't need to be in the book at all) as well as a character by the name of Exacto, who spends most of his time in the pages warning of architectural faults right before buildings begin to fall apart. The author Chip Kidd shows a great love of architecture and the Art Deco period in particular, but the story built up around that love just really isn't that good and the art work, while beautiful, just seems a bit wasted.

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stevenpirie

Stunning Art

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018

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The story was retro-art deco, the art was gorgeous. Nice hard copy. I buy digital more than paper these days but this was worth the effort to get as a physical book.

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TIGER 11

GREAT ARTWORK AND STORY LINE

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2015

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GREAT ARTWORK AND STORY LINE. THE ARTWORK AND PLOT MAKES THE READER TRANSPORTED TO A TIME THE BATMAN FIRST APPEARED IN THE PUBLIC EYE. IT READS LIKE A STORY FROM THE 1940'S AND SEEING THE BATMAN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ACTION. A GREAT GRAPHIC NOVEL FOR ALL FANS YOUNG AND OLD.

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Jamie Langley

Batman: Death by Design

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014

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If you are fan of Batman(and who isn't) then you when like this book. The art is some of the best I have seen in awhile, the story great. Just an all around great book for any Batman fan!

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Jorge I. Figueroa

Presentation is better than the content

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2014

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The book is really nice, over sized, you can see the pencils, but the story is very generic.
It is nice to show and to collect, but not that great to read

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Brent Young

This is a perfect rendition of batman

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2015

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This is a perfect rendition of batman. Beautifully illustrated and good story. If you grew up loving the afternoon art deco "Batman: The Animated Series" you'll love this version.

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M, Eric Lewis

This book has a really cool visual take on Batman and Gotham

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2015

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This book has a really cool visual take on Batman and Gotham. However, it is one of the weaker stories.

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Joseph A. Kemp Jr.

Great book about design with Batman drawn in real pretty.

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013

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The world doesn't need more Batman stories, but the world needs more good comics. This is a very good comic. Well written, beautifully designed and impeccably rendered.

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Mr. Daniel Clark

Great visual take

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2022

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For a character with over 50 years under his belt it’s fantastic to read a relatively short, simple but visually appealing new rendition of the dark knight.

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If you love black and white art or pencil art you will ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2016

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If you love black and white art or pencil art you will enjoy this book. Regardless of the story the artwork allown is worth the purchase. At least it was for me.

J

A fantastic batman story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2016

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A fantastic batman story, excluding one of the gadgets he uses. The plot is interesting and refreshing and the artwork, although a tad inconsistent in some panels, is spectacular.

NUNO SAMPAIO

Good book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2019

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Nice read.

S Bhattacharjee

Not recommended, unless solely for collection

Reviewed in India on September 30, 2017

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Not quite there yet. I boast of a large collection of Barman comics, and some of the most iconic with the more regular iterations. This features a notch below the remarkable ones. Quick afternoon read at most.

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