The Fine Art of Rocky

An Artistic Tribute from Screen to Canvas

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by John Rivoli

Type

Stories

Subject

One Film > Rocky

Keywords

Sylvester Stallone, boxing

Publishing date

2026 (October 06, 2026)

Publisher

Insight

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Hardcover • 160 pages
10 x 11 inches (25.5 x 28 cm)

ISBN

979-8-3374-0364-9

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Book Presentation:
"No one has ever captured the heart of ROCKY like this man, or ever will, because, as I mentioned before, his passion is second to none." —Sylvester Stallone, from his foreword

The Fine Art of Rocky is an immersive exploration and celebration of an iconic character—in time for his 50th anniversary.

Part art book and part retrospective of the first six Rocky films, this one-of-a-kind book invites fans to revisit the iconic franchise through artist John Rivoli’s collection of large-scale original paintings and iconic posters, showing this beloved character in a whole new light.

In The Fine Art of Rocky, readers follow Rivoli on his journey to portray Rocky through the lens of fine art and seeks to prove, once and for all, that Rocky is an art film worthy of being called a masterpiece. Rocky takes center stage in more than 70 paintings, posters, and other unique artworks, highlighting unforgettable moments from the Rocky franchise presented in original and unique perspectives as well as art collaborations with Sylvester Stallone.

UNIQUE GIFT FOR FANS & COLLECTORS: A fitting tribute to a landmark franchise and a great way to return to the ring, this art book offers a detailed account of the importance and meaning of each piece as well as an exploration into the techniques used, historical influences, and sources of inspiration that shaped each work.

SIDE-BY-SIDE ART: Experience an iconic scene from each of the six Stallone Rocky films that inspired each painting, including four exclusive paintings to this book.

OWN A PIECE OF ROCKY HISTORY: A celebration of a one-of-a-kind cinematic icon on his 50th anniversary milestone, this art book showcases Rocky in all his glory in multiple mediums and art forms.

PERFECT GIFT: Officially licensed by MGM/Amazon and with foreword from Sylvester Stallone, this is a special gift for Rocky fans, cinephiles, museum lovers, pop culture fans, and art educators.

About the Author:
John Rivoli is an animator, illustrator, and fine artist who was classically trained at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the Istituto Politecnico della Moda (POLIMODA) in Florence, Italy. He became an expert in the art of hand inking animated characters early on in his career and developed an affinity for its organic beauty. John’s massive body of work spans from films, TV, and animated series, and since 2009, John has been the official artist for MGM’s ROCKY franchise.

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