# Gothic Graphic Art Books The 'Leidbild Artbook' by Max Myer features detailed original work By Max Meyer | Published 2018-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Leidbild-Artbook References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/278256468/leidbild-artbook?ref=project_facebook) & [leidbild-design.de](http://www.leidbild-design.de/) The 'Leidbild Artbook' by Max Myer includes never before seen illustrations, unused artworks and plenty more for fans of [Gothic graphic work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-revival) to enjoy. Metal bands like Devil-M, Unterschicht, Psyclone Nine and Taina are all part of it. There is also an option to get all illustrations and the whole [graphic novel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic) in a bounded hardcover in a 8.5 by 8.5 inch size, which also comes with special prints. Consumers can choose between a cost-effective softcover version, or the hardcover edition, which has a unique satin finish that makes it a great coffee table book to show off at home. Those who support the project on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-the-official-movie-graphic-novel) have the opportunity to get their hands on an exclusive poster, as well as up to five additional prints. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gothic Graphic Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include leveraging augmented reality technology to enhance the viewing experience of Gothic graphic art books. - **Metal Band Artwork:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating collaborations between metal bands and illustrators to create exclusive graphic art books that showcase the band's visual aesthetic. - **Crowdfunding for Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in utilizing crowdfunding platforms to finance the production of niche artbooks, giving artists and fans more control over the publishing process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can leverage the popularity of Gothic graphic art to create new revenue streams through the production of artbooks and graphic novels. - **Music:** The music industry can explore partnerships with graphic artists to create visually stunning merchandise that appeals to fans of metal bands. - **Crowdfunding:** The crowdfunding industry can cater to the demand for niche artbooks by providing a platform for artists to raise funds directly from their fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Art Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-art-book.md) - [Distinctive Dragon-Themed Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinctive-dragonthemed-books-dragonborn-features-illustrative-end-pages-a.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-the-official-movie-graphic-novel.md) - [Beautiful Automotive Design Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benecict-redrove-auto-photo-manual.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [10-Pound Monumental Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagram-living-by-design.md) - [Gothic Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-revival.md) - [Historic Automotive Art Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifacts.md) - [Comic Book Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-me-manga-artist-set.md)