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The Fine Art of Rocky

An Artistic Tribute from Screen to Canvas
Brief Description
The Fine Art of Rocky is an immersive exploration and celebration of an iconic character—timed perfectly for his 50th anniversary. Part art book and part retrospective of the first six Rocky films, this one-of-a-kind book invites fans to revisit the iconic franchise through artist John Rivoli’s... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Fine Art of Rocky is an immersive exploration and celebration of an iconic character—in time for his 50th anniversary.

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The Fine Art of Rocky is an immersive exploration and celebration of an iconic character—timed perfectly for his 50th anniversary. Part art book and part retrospective of the first six Rocky films, this one-of-a-kind book invites fans to revisit the iconic franchise through artist John Rivoli’s collection of large-scale original paintings and iconic posters, showing this beloved character in a whole new light.

In The Fine Art of Rocky, readers follow Rivoli on his journey to portray Rocky through the lens of fine art and seeks to prove, once and for all, that Rocky is an art film worthy of being called a masterpiece. Rocky takes centre stage in more than 70 paintings, posters, and other unique artworks, highlighting unforgettable moments from the Rocky franchise. The artworks are presented in original and unique perspectives as well as art collaborations with Sylvester Stallone.

Unique Gift for Fans & Collectors: A fitting tribute to a landmark franchise and a great way to return to the ring, this art book offers a detailed account of the importance and meaning of each piece. It includes an exploration into the techniques used, historical influences, and sources of inspiration that shaped each work.

Side-by-Side Art: Experience an iconic scene from each of the six Stallone Rocky films that inspired each painting, including four exclusive paintings unique to this book.

Own a Piece of Rocky History: A celebration of a one-of-a-kind cinematic icon on his 50th anniversary milestone, this art book showcases Rocky in all his glory through multiple mediums and art forms.

Perfect Gift: Officially licensed by MGM/Amazon and featuring a foreword from Sylvester Stallone, this is a special gift for Rocky fans, cinephiles, museum lovers, pop culture fans, and art educators.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798337403649

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 October 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Insight Editions

Edition: No Edition

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Sylvester Stallone

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 701g

Pages: 160

About the Author

John Rivoli is an animator, illustrator, and fine artist who was classically trained at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the Istituto Politecnico della Moda (POLIMODA) in Florence, Italy. He became an expert in the art of hand inking animated characters early on in his career and developed an affinity for its organic beauty. John’s massive body of work spans from films, TV, and animated series, and since 2009, John has been the official artist for MGM’s ROCKY franchise.

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