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The Art of Smurfs
by Matt Murray
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The Smurfs are back! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the art that went into the making of the new movie, releasing July 2025!
Journey into the world of Smurfs with fresh takes on well-known characters such as Smurfette, Papa Smurf, Grouchy Smurf, Gargamel, and Azrael, as well as a few brand-new faces. Visit some familiar locations—such as Smurf Village, Smurfberry Glade, and Gargamel’s Evil Workshop, and take a tour of some new places as well! See how the art was developed, from concept to final, creating the animated wonder that ended up on the screen.
This hardcover measures 11” x 12”, showcasing the beauty of the art and giving fans an opportunity to revisit their favorite characters and locations from the film.
About the Author:
Matt. Murray earned his BFA in film, television and radio production from NYU. A former president and the first executive director of NY's Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (now a part of the Society of Illustrators), he curated their popular "Saturday Morning" exhibit and crafted events and programming such as the year-long retrospective "1986: The Year That Changed Comics." He contributed to and was interviewed for the "I Smurf the Smurfs" documentary on The Smurfs Season 1, Volume 2 DVD and has served as the "Smurf Consultant" on Papercutz' series of Smurfs graphic novels. In addition to his Smurfology work, Murray is an actor, pop culture blogger, and a collector of original comic, cartoon, and animation artwork.
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