Rise of the Ogre Hardcover – 27 Oct. 2006

I bought a used version a whole 7 years after it was published for a total of 28 pounds which is a bargain considered this book sells for more than 70 in some instances. Even though the book was used it was in very good condition. I read it in several days and boy, I must say it was interesting. You discover so many things about the band through a funny, well-written story and the illustrations are fabulous. If it won't get re-published (which I hope it will) with the addition of Plastic Beach story this may turn into quite the collectors artifact!

Great!

Must for Gorillaz Fans! Great artwork and very interesting histories of the band, members and first concerts. I really love this book!

Excellent

This book is really amazing!I've read it and I think that is a must have for all the Gorillaz fan!There's all their story and there are amazing drawing made by Hewlett.It's structured like the author write the story and there are the Gorillaz himself who comment the author's writing.It's very funny and there are many interesting things that a Gorillaz fan must be know.

Brilliant history (fictional) of the band Gorillaz, for the really avid fans, packed full of gorgeous illustrations of the band by Jamie Hewlett.It has the back stories of all the members and how they came together, and glimpses of the possible future of the band...With track by track analyses of their two albums, all of their performances, and even a section on why '23' pops up so much, this is a must have book for all REAL Gorillaz fans.

Hats off to Jamie Hewlett anyway, but this book is fantastic. Visually stunning and you can tell so much thought has gone into the design - extra little touches, like the gold foiling under the dust jacket, make it worth every penny for anyone who likes the Gorillaz, Jamie Hewlett or top notch design work.

This is a fantastic and beautiful piece of work. The author, Cass Browne, is not acknowledged in the synopsis but he managed to write the whole thing in only three months. The illustrations are amazing and Cass' story is so well written. You will love this book!