Robotech Art II

Robotech Art II is a digital art book devoted to the Robotech universe. It gathers new illustrations and original art from professional artists and devoted fans. This PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase.

Edited by Kay Reynolds, the collection celebrates the animated series produced by Harmony Gold U.S.A., Inc. in association with Tatsunoko. With 131 pages, the book brings together interpretations of characters and scenes from The Macross Saga, The Robotech Masters, and The New Generation.

Readers can explore original cels, sketches, and a special chapter by Frederik L. Schodt titled Robotech Roots.

Robotech Art II: Book Overview

Robotech Art II is presented here as a 39.2 MB PDF file in English. It is a visual companion to the animated series and includes contributions from David A. Cherry, Colleen Doran, Trina Robbins, Jane Fancher, Phil Foglio, Lee Moyer, Dave Garcia, Michael Leeke, Edward Luena, Doug Rice, Tim Sale, Chris Tsuda, Colleen Winters, Don Ye, Julie Szcesny, Bob Pinaha, Vyc Carolino, and Joe Chacon. The book was designed by Jamie Backus Raynor and published by The Donning Company/Publishers in 1987.

The volume is arranged around the Robotech Gallery and sections covering the three sagas, followed by Old Friends, Old Places and Robotech Roots. It is suited to art lovers, anime fans, and readers interested in 1980s animation history.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• New illustrations and original art inspired by the Robotech universe.
• Gallery sections covering The Macross Saga, The Robotech Masters, and The New Generation.
• Original cels and sketches featured throughout the collection.
• Illustrations by a wide range of artists, including David A. Cherry, Colleen Doran, Trina Robbins, Jane Fancher, Phil Foglio, and Tim Sale.
• Robotech Roots, a chapter by Frederik L. Schodt exploring the art of robotics in fact and fiction.
• An introduction by Kay Reynolds and a closing afterword.

Why This Book Matters

Robotech Art II is an archival piece from the mid-1980s, when fan enthusiasm for the series was strong. It preserves artwork, sketches, and cels that might otherwise remain unseen. The collection also documents how various artists interpreted core Robotech characters and stories.

For contemporary readers, the book serves as a record of Robotech’s visual legacy and the early North American anime art scene.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

Robotech Art II is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase, and the PDF can be opened in Kindle apps, tablet readers, desktop applications, and mobile reading apps.

FAQ

How do I receive the book after purchase?
You will receive an instant download link after your order is complete.

Is this a physical copy?
No. This is a digital PDF edition, so no printed book will be shipped.

Which devices are supported?
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, smartphones, and most reading apps.

Add Robotech Art II to your digital library and enjoy this 1987 art collection whenever you like.