The Making of The Umbrella Academy
The Making of The Umbrella Academy is a behind-the-scenes digital book from Dark Horse Books. Written by Ian Tucker and Megan Walker, it documents the look and design of the Netflix series. This PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase.
The series was created for television by Steve Blackman, based on the Dark Horse comic by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba. The book offers an archival view of the show’s characters, sets, costumes, and artwork.
Book Overview
The Making of The Umbrella Academy records the production of the Netflix adaptation. It includes unit photography, reference photos, family portraits, and original concept sketches. The book also features costume development sketches by Christopher Hargadon and comic artwork by Gabriel Ba with colors by Dave Stewart.
Readers are taken through key visual elements of the series, including the Hargreeves children, their public debut, and the character of Reginald Hargreeves. The book is a useful reference for fans, designers, and students of television production.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Production photography from the bank heist scene featuring Cameron Brodeur, Blake Talabis, Eden Cupid, Dante Albidone, Aidan Gallagher, and Ethan Hwang.
- Reference photos for the family portraits that adorn the walls of Hargreeves’s mansion.
- Details about Number Five’s memorial portrait and the later family portraits.
- Character notes on Reginald Hargreeves, including his role as founder and his dismissal of his adopted children.
- Original concept sketches by Gerard Way and sketches by Gabriel Ba.
- Costume development sketches by Christopher Hargadon.
- Comic panel art by Gabriel Ba with colors by Dave Stewart.
Why This Book Matters
The Umbrella Academy is a celebrated comic series before becoming a Netflix original. This book preserves the visual development of the television adaptation. It offers a factual record of the design choices that defined the show. That makes it valuable for fans and for anyone interested in production design.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 53.6 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 147 |
| Author | Ian Tucker and Megan Walker |
| Publisher | Dark Horse Books |
| Publisher Credit | Mike Richardson |
| Editors | Ian Tucker and Megan Walker |
| Assistant Editors | Brett Israel and Joshua Engledow |
| Designer | Justin Couch |
| Digital Art Technician | Allyson Haller |
| Created for Television By | Steve Blackman |
| Based on the Dark Horse Comic By | Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba |
| First Edition | May 2020 |
| Publication Date | May 2020 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-50671-357-1 |
| eBook ISBN | 978-1-50671-605-3 |
| ASIN | 1506713572 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. There is no physical shipping. After purchase, the PDF is available from your account. It works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop reading software, and mobile reading apps.
FAQ
How do I receive my digital book? You receive instant access after purchase. The PDF can be downloaded from your account.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital-only product. No physical book is sent.
Can I read it on my device? Yes. The PDF is compatible with most reading apps, including Kindle apps, tablets, desktop software, and mobile devices.
Download your copy to explore the full production record.
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