Go under the hood of Batman’s most iconic vehicles in this fully illustrated volume that crosses multiple realities to explore a huge fleet of Batmobiles, including cars seen in The Batman, The Animated Series, and the films of Christopher Nolan, Zack Snyder, and Tim Burton. In a universe that encompasses infinite realities there is one each known reality has its own Batman and each of these Dark Knights possesses a unique Batmobile. For the first time, this groundbreaking book presents an in-depth exploration of Batman’s vehicles from across multiple realities to deliver the most comprehensive source of Batmobile information ever assembled. Discover the inner workings of the unstoppable Tumbler that Batman used to take on the forces of Ra’s al Ghul and The Joker; learn the secrets of the souped-up muscle car that a young Bruce Wayne built in his quest to take vengeance on the criminals of Gotham City; and explore the mechanics of the transforming, battle-ready Batmobile that Batman used in his deadly clash with the Arkham Knight. Drawing on decades of Batman lore from film, comics, animation, and video games, Batmobile Manual is the ultimate guide to the Dark Knight’s rides and an essential companion for Batman fans of all ages. FEATURES A HUGE SELECTION OF This book not only includes iconic Batmobiles but also Batman’s support vehicles, such as the Batwing, Bat-Pod, and the Flying Fox. DETAILED Features remarkable vehicles illustrated with electrifying new art created exclusively for this book by Lukasz Liszko ( Star The Lightsaber Collection ). FAN-FAVORITE Discover in-depth information on vehicles from your favorite Batman movies, including those directed by Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder. NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN Experience old favorites in new ways with exciting details and exclusive artwork.
Author
Daniel Wallace is author of five novels, including Big Fish (1998), Ray in Reverse (2000), The Watermelon King (2003), Mr. Sebastian and the Negro Magician (2007), and most recently The Kings and Queens of Roam (2013). He has written one book for children, Elynora, and in 2008 it was published in Italy, with illustrations by Daniela Tordi. O Great Rosenfeld!, the only book both written and illustrated by the author, has been released in France and Korea and is forthcoming in Italy, but there are not, at this writing, any plans for an American edition. His work has been published in over two dozen languages, and his stories, novels and non-fiction essays are taught in high schools and colleges throughout this country. His illustrations have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Italian Vanity Fair, and many other magazines and books, including Pep Talks, Warnings, and Screeds: Indispensible Wisdom and Cautionary Advice for Writers, by George Singleton, and Adventures in Pen Land: One Writer's Journey from Inklings to Ink, by Marianne Gingher. Big Fish was made into a motion picture of the same name by Tim Burton in 2003, a film in which the author plays the part of a professor at Auburn University. He is in fact the J. Ross MacDonald Distinguished Professor of English, and director of the Creative Writing Program, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his alma mater (Class of '08). He lives with his wife, Laura Kellison Wallace, in Chapel Hill. More information about him, his writing, and his illustrations can be found at www.danielwallace.org and www.ogreatrosenfeld.org.
