Batman Collected

by Chip Kidd

Book Overview

Since 1939, the Batman mythology, with its overtones of dark menace and crusading justice, has shaped the American imagination. It has also spawned an enormous consumer industry, from gadgets to clothing and collectibles. Drawn from the author's private collection and from the archives of DC Comics, this gallery of color photos showcases the artwork of Andy Warhol and other notable illustrators and the rarest Batman memorabilia, including posters,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821223003
• ISBN13: 9780821223000
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 265 Pages
• Weight: 3.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.4" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 13 years and up

Customer Reviews

Beyond the Mego dolls (oops -- I mean action figures) ....

Chip Kidd, who also wrote a neat "Batman Animated" coffeetable book on the well-loved and critically acclaimed "Batman: The Animated Series" that debuted in 1992, turns here to the hobby (and serious business, for some) of collecting. He includes his own childhood remembrances of Bat-items, as well as wonderfully quirky photography. This book, full-color throughout, is not a "guide" to the collectibles, as it does not include price values or manufacturers (it does give the year and dimensions for each piece pictured). And it's by no means all-inclusive (hey, not even a third of the "Animated Series" merchandise I own was in there!). Plus, there is an editorial comment on the Andy Warhol Batman piece that's got a bit of an attitude. But all in all, it's a neat celebration of the Bat-phenomenon -- and the Bat-collector, who in our modern times has become quite well-known, too.

Nifty as heck

Chip Kidd loves Batman and it shows on each and every page of this gasp-inspiring book. If you're like me and and grew up with unrequited desire for each and every Batman-related product available, these pictures are almost as good as having the real items.Text is sparse, but entertaining. And if you have the hardcover version of this book, you'll want this new edition as well for the new material included.

GREAT EXPECIALLY IF U LIKE THE GOLDEN AGE

I LIKE THE BOOK BECAUSE IT HAS GREAT PICS I MEAN THINK THE BOOK SAID THAT IT HAD 250 SOMETING PICS AND THE SUMMARY IS GOOD IT IS A MUST FOR ALL BATMAN FANS

Excellent pictures!! A must for Batman toy collectors!!

As the editor and publisher of the Batman Toy and Collectibles Price Guide, I highly recommend this book to those who collect Batman toys as yet another source of information on our great hobby. We here at the BT & CPG use this book whenever we do our DETAILED listings, as the full color pictures are ALMOST like having the Batman toy in front of us! Thank you Chip Kidd, and feel free to contact us at jmack@azstarnet.co

A must for Batman Collectors!

If you're looking to relive your childhood and loved Batman and Batman related merchandise ---this is the book for you! It is not a Price Guide of Batman collectibles, but a stunning photographic Batman timeline. The photos are highly detailed and very unique! There are toys pictured that you wished you had as a child and now you get the next best thing. $50.00 is little to spend for this "coffee table" sized book that will make you feel like a kid again..."Batman Collected" is the quickest way to find your fountain of youth!