The Spirit: The Movie Visual Companion, by Mark Cotta Vaz
256 pages, hardcover
Price: $30.00
ISBN: 9781845768324

The Spirit debuted over Christmas weekend, and The Spirit: The Movie Visual Companion features tons of behind the scenes information for the interested movie-goer.

Mark Cotta Vaz, author of dozens of other making of-style books (including The Incredibles and Batman Begins), has put together a very handsome coffee table book that’s worth being a part of anyone’s collection, from movie buff to comic fiend. He’s packed it with exclusive art, background information, concept art, storyboards, script excerpts, and tons of other things that offer you a look behind the veil of how movies are made.

The Spirit has been a somewhat controversial amongst comics fans, due mostly to the distinct visual style that director Frank Miller is using. He’s using the same green-screen technique that he and Robert Rodriguez used on Sin City, and some worry that the tone is too serious or overwrought for Will Eisner’s creation. The Movie Visual Companion gives the curious fan the perfect look at the film, and the vast interviews will probably help to allay those fears a bit.