If you've never taken the opportunity to read an Insight Editions book I highly
suggest you do. Insight produces books
of the highest quality taking advantage of the latest printing and binding
technology. Case in point--or points---
---The Dark Knight Manual is a lush hardbound book that looks at the tools,
weapons, vehicles and documents from the Batcave as seen in the last three
Batman films.
The wraparound cover features a high-gloss varnish Batsymbol on a dull-black
background complemented with a dull-copper color paper-strip decorated with
high gloss color photos.
Inside color photos, diagrams, notes, blueprints, schematics and other
technical information examine all of Batman's high-tech equipment. Where does he get those marvelous toys?"
I know what it takes to produce such a high-end book and I can only say that
I am impressed and in awe at the talent behind the book design along with the
technical savvy it took to pull off such a book including the photos,
schematics and the like as well.
Equally impressive is the Batmobile: The Complete History hardbound book
from Mark Cotta Vaz, that looks back at the history of the Batmobile starting
with the comic books, TV show and movies.
Witness the evolution of the most recognized vehicle in the world from its
early clunky days of a plain sedan with a Batsymbol on its front bumper and
grill to the ultra-sophisticated, technological wonder as seen in the last
three Batman movies.
Designers and movie personnel who worked on the various Batmobiles put in
their two-cents worth as well as Batman comic book writers, artists and
engineers.
Close-up photos examine each vehicle front to back and showcase the
state-of-the-art technology that helped to make each version of the famous
automobile a reality.
If bats are not your thing and you want to put a little 'magic' in your life
be sure to check out Insight's Harry Potter Poster Collection books: The
Definitive Movie Posters and The Quintessential Images.