The Man of Steel is back on the silver screen when "Superman Returns" hits theaters June 2006. Directed by Bryan Singer ("X-Men") and packed with explosive action, this blockbuster film documents the super hero's return after a mysterious absence of several years to a troubled Metropolis, where he is compelled to face his destiny in a world that has forgotten what it's like to have a hero. "The Art of Superman Returns" is an in-depth celebration of the concept and developmental art that served as an aesthetic foundation for the highly anticipated film. Nearly 200 pieces of gorgeous art capture all-new sets a cosmopolitan, art deco Metropolis, a massive, shimmering Fortress of Solitude, and a spectacular spaceship and showcase the film's inventive costumes and breathtaking locations. An informed text that includes interviews with the director, screenwriters, artists, and production and costume designers completes this thoughtfully crafted deluxe hardcover. For the many Superman fans anxiously awaiting his revival, "The Art of Superman Returns" is a behind-the-scenes tour not to be missed. SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of DC Comics 2006