The Art and Making of Preacher

Lord’s work Take a look at how Preacher, the cult comic series turned hit TV show, came to be with this exploration of what makes it tick…

According to the AMC series Preacher, Hell is “the worst cinema multiplex experience ever devised,” as people relive their life’s worst memory over and over.

This gives you an idea of how, over two seasons, Preacher has found new spins on ancient imagery. The hit show, based on the comic series by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, sees stetson-wearing angels wielding chainsaws duke it out in a world where God has gone missing.

Echoing the flawed world of Preacher, the book only partially delivers on its promise to cover the art and making of the show. The majority of its 192 pages are given over to glossy photos highlighting key characters and scenes, together with actor bios and insights on how the look of Preacher was crafted. The art angle could have been nicely complemented with images from the graphic novel source material. Instead you’re simply given a chapter of storyboarded action scenes. It’s hard not to feel cheated.

With season three now airing, this book is ideal for fans wanting to brush up on their knowledge of the show. But if you’re after concepts and art-led discussions from its makers, it’s probably time to hit the road.

Robin Richesson’s storyboards convey the frantic pace of the show.

The three leads from Preacher in a scene that involves talking rather than fighting.