The Art of Steven Universe is the first book to take fans behind the scenes of the groundbreaking & boundlessly creative Cartoon Network animated series Steven Universe The eponymous Steven is a boy who-alongside his mentors the Crystal Gems (Garnet Amethyst & Pearl)-must learn to use his inherited powers to protect his home Beach City from the forces of evil Bursting with concept art production samples early sketches storyboards & exclusive commentary this lavishly illustrated companion book offers a meticulous oral & visual history of the show as well as an all-access tour of the creative team&s process Beginning with creator Rebecca Sugar&s early influences & work then delving into the making of the series The Art of Steven Universe reveals how Sugar the writers the animators & the voice actors work in tandem to bring this adventure-packed television series to life