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11.31"W x 10.31"H x 0.7"D   | 41 oz | 13 per carton
On sale Jul 29, 2025 | 200 Pages | 9798887243696
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FOC Apr 14, 2025 | Catalog March 2025

The Smurfs Are Back—And More Smurfy Than Ever!

Go behind the scenes of the all-new Smurfs movie with this stunning art book that brings their magical world to life!

Dive into the creative process behind the film with never-before-seen concept art, character designs, and breathtaking environments. Reconnect with iconic favorites like Smurfette, Papa Smurf, Grouchy, Gargamel, and Azrael—and meet a few brand-new faces along the way! Explore classic locations like Smurf Village and Gargamel’s lair, plus discover exciting new corners of the Smurf universe.

Presented in a deluxe 11” x 12” hardcover, this gorgeous volume is a must-have for fans of animation, art, and all things Smurf. It’s the ultimate companion to the movie and a joyful celebration of the blue crew’s return to the big screen.
Matt. Murray earned his BFA in film, television and radio production from NYU. A former president and the first executive director of NY's Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (now a part of the Society of Illustrators), he curated their popular "Saturday Morning" exhibit and crafted events and programming such as the year-long retrospective "1986: The Year That Changed Comics." He contributed to and was interviewed for the "I Smurf the Smurfs" documentary on The Smurfs Season 1, Volume 2 DVD and has served as the "Smurf Consultant" on Papercutz' series of Smurfs graphic novels. In addition to his Smurfology work, Murray is an actor, pop culture blogger, and a collector of original comic, cartoon, and animation artwork.
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The Smurfs Are Back—And More Smurfy Than Ever!

Go behind the scenes of the all-new Smurfs movie with this stunning art book that brings their magical world to life!

Dive into the creative process behind the film with never-before-seen concept art, character designs, and breathtaking environments. Reconnect with iconic favorites like Smurfette, Papa Smurf, Grouchy, Gargamel, and Azrael—and meet a few brand-new faces along the way! Explore classic locations like Smurf Village and Gargamel’s lair, plus discover exciting new corners of the Smurf universe.

Presented in a deluxe 11” x 12” hardcover, this gorgeous volume is a must-have for fans of animation, art, and all things Smurf. It’s the ultimate companion to the movie and a joyful celebration of the blue crew’s return to the big screen.

Creators

Matt. Murray earned his BFA in film, television and radio production from NYU. A former president and the first executive director of NY's Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (now a part of the Society of Illustrators), he curated their popular "Saturday Morning" exhibit and crafted events and programming such as the year-long retrospective "1986: The Year That Changed Comics." He contributed to and was interviewed for the "I Smurf the Smurfs" documentary on The Smurfs Season 1, Volume 2 DVD and has served as the "Smurf Consultant" on Papercutz' series of Smurfs graphic novels. In addition to his Smurfology work, Murray is an actor, pop culture blogger, and a collector of original comic, cartoon, and animation artwork.

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