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| SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World [IDW] |
Attention, Bikini Bottom! You need to know that IDW has opened pre-orders for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World — a brand new delightful art book tribute to the iconic animated sea life created by Stephen Hillenburg, available Tuesday, February 17, 2026. To celebrate the announcement, Animation Magazine has unveiled a special sneak peek between the covers, which you’ll find in this post!
Pre-orders are open now, click here to go jellyfishing for your copy.
A deep dive into all things SpongeBob, including the art behind the hit television shows and films, preproduction sketches, cast and creator interviews, and more, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World features 350+ pages of artwork from creators from both series and film projects. Researched and written by long-time animation industry author Tracey Miller-Zarneke (whose art books cover Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs films, the Kung Fu Panda franchise, plus the centenary edition of The Disney Book and more), this is the definitive art collection celebrating over 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants!
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| SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World [IDW] |
As SpongeBob once said, “You never really know the true value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.”
Take a page-by-page stroll (or swim) through Bikini Bottom and celebrate all your favorite characters in this collectible art book that showcases art from the original TV series, its spinoffs and every movie, accompanied by insights from everyone who ever worked on this beloved franchise. Sure to be a treasured collectible for any fan, the full-color hardcover features pieces from all the television shows — SpongeBob SquarePants, The Patrick Star Show, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years — and films — The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Sponge Out of Water, Sponge on the Run, Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, Plankton: The Movie and the upcoming December release Search for SquarePants.
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| SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World [IDW] |
“As both an artist and someone lucky enough to help steward the iconic world of SpongeBob, this book is more than a collection of images. It’s a celebration of the creativity that’s made SpongeBob so special for 25 years, and a visual love letter to the imagination of Stephen Hillenburg and everyone who’s brought Bikini Bottom to life,” said Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation. “Every sketch and concept design reminds us how much heart, humor and creativity went into building SpongeBob’s universe. This book is not just an artbook but a portal into 25 years of pure joy and undersea imagination.”
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World will be available in hardcover format wherever books are sold on February 17, 2026 (ISBN: 9798887244419) for a list price of $49.99. For more information, visit IDW Publishing.
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| SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World [IDW] |
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World
By Tracey Miller-Zarneke
$49.99
Celebrate over 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants! Take a stroll through Bikini Bottom and celebrate all your favorite characters in this collectible art book with special focuses on the original TV series, its spinoffs, and every movie!
Take a journey under the sea with early concepts from series creator Stephen Hillenburg, as well as storyboards, backgrounds, final images, and everything else that went into making SpongeBob SquarePants the beloved phenomenon it is today. Get special glimpses into characters such as Gary, Patrick Star, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and more. Then travel to iconic locations like Conch Street, the Krusty Crab, Sandy’s Dome, Mrs. Puff’s School, and Ukulele Bottom!
Go behind the scenes of the award-winning television series and its spinoffs—along with all feature films, including SpongeBob’s newest big screen adventure, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants!
Everyone’s favorite undersea world and its cast of characters and places are all showcased in this ultimate art guide to the world of SpongeBob SquarePants!
Hardcover
ISBN9798887244419
Available on: Feb 17, 2026
Published by: IDW Publishing
Pages: 352
Dimensions: 9-1/4 x 11
Watch the SpongeBob SquarePants Universe, including Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon and Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.
Shop SpongeBob: https://www.paramountshop.com/pages/spongebobsquarepants
Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!
CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!
CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!
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