# Elfquest: The Art of the Story - Hardcover

by **Wendy Pini** (Illustrator), **Richard Pini** (Editor)

_Elfquest: The Art of the Story_ handpicks a selection of Wendy and Richard Pini's favorite _Elfquest_ tales, scanned directly from the original art. These self-contained pieces are some of the finest _Elfquest_ stories ever told. Every unlettered art page is paired with its as-published twin and in-depth running commentary by the Pinis, so readers can easily follow each tale and see for themselves the creative process that is the "art of the story."

Wendy Pini's wide range of visual storytelling and technical skills are showcased through graceful inks showcased in _The Heart's Way_ as well as vivid mixed-media used in _Little Patch_, _Rogue's Curse_, _The Jury_ and _Wolfwood_. The book concludes with a fan favorite: "Rogue's Challenge," the all-out action story of Cutter and Rayek's most dynamic confrontation, from _Elfquest: Hidden Years_ #9 1/2. It features full pencils by Wendy displayed side-by-side with finished inks by John Byrne, who supplies a new afterword to share his process of working with the Pinis. Each story also includes an in-depth running commentary by Wendy and Richard Pini themselves, taken from all-new interviews.  

### Author Biography

**Wendy Pini** is the co-creator, writer, artist and colorist for the long-running fantasy graphic novel series _Elfquest._ She has also written and painted two _Beauty and the Beast_ graphic novels, as well as a critically acclaimed 400-page dark, futuristic re-imagining of Poe's The Masque of the Red Death. She lives in Los Angeles. **Richard Pini** is the co-creator, sometimes-writer, editor and publisher for the long-running fantasy graphic novel series _Elfquest._ A graduate of MIT in astronomy as well as planetarium writer, lecturer, and teacher, he has also contributed numerous articles to magazines. He lives in Poughkeepsie, NY.  

**Number of Pages:** 304

**Dimensions:** 1.1 x 12 x 9.2 IN

**Publication Date:** August 09, 2016

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