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A love letter to cinema.

Layered Butter is a love letter to cinema. Through breathtaking artwork, deep-dive essays, and exclusive interviews, we celebrate the films that shape us. With past volumes selling out and a passionate film community behind us, now is the perfect time to join the experience.

“My new favourite magazine – for fans by fans.
Each (collectible) issue is a dedicated homage to another deep wormhole of cinephile obsession.”

– Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic for Variety

Magazine cover with a man in a suit holding a gun, centered inside a teardrop shape, with the title 'Layered Butter 4' on the side.

Magazine cover with a man in a suit holding a gun, centered inside a teardrop shape, with the title 'Layered Butter 4' on the side.

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Open magazine with illustrated collage featuring a man in a suit, various characters, and cars; text on both pages.

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Magazine spread with a painting of a man in a tuxedo holding a gun on the left page, and text and a quote on the right page.

Black book cover featuring a small gold silhouette of a gun in the center and "Layered Butter" text at the bottom.

Black book cover featuring a small gold silhouette of a gun in the center and "Layered Butter" text at the bottom.

We spared no expense.

Every volume of Layered Butter is crafted with the highest quality materials to create a true collector’s edition. Inspired by Taschen’s quality and Criterion’s flair for design, each volume is a true one-of-a-kind keepsake.

✨ Die-cut cover – A bold, tactile design featuring a butter droplet die-cut.
✨ Full-color printing – No compromises, no black-and-white pages—just pure visual storytelling.
✨ Soft-touch finish – A luxurious feel that makes every issue a pleasure to hold.
✨ 100% Ad-free – Dedicated to celebrating cinema, with no distractions.

This isn’t just a magazine—it’s a premium art book celebrating the art of cinema.

Trusted by film institutions & thousands of collectors.

Layered Butter has been featured in some of the most prestigious film spaces, including the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, TIFF Lightbox and other bookstores from around the world. In 2023, we turned the film world upside down going viral with our Barbenheimer poster (yep, that was us). Our unique blend of art and film analysis has made us a favorite among collectors and film enthusiasts worldwide.

Contributors from:

  • Variety magazine logo in black script font on a white background.

  • Warner Bros. Pictures logo in black and white

  • The Washington Post logo

  • A24 logo, stylized black text on white background

Layered Butter Artists:

  • Tyler Stout

  • Collage of a man thinking with various scenes of action and drama in the background.

    Krzysztof Domaradzki

  • Vintage illustration of a man and six women in swimwear, holding guns, set against a brown background with circular patterns.

    Paul Mann

  • Illustration of a serious man in a suit holding a handgun, with colorful lights in the background.

    Jason Edmiston

  • Surreal illustration of a large, dark flying vessel with beams of light, birds, and clouds in a colorful sunset sky.

    Kilian Eng

  • Illustration of a man in a military uniform smiling broadly against a dark background.

    Alice X. Zhang

  • Collage of James Bond characters and elements from different films, featuring various actors, action scenes, and iconic symbols like cars and gadgets.

    Sean Longmore

  • Illustration of a man with short hair and beard, surrounded by various movie-themed photographs, including images of people in suits and an astronaut.

    Nour Kzar

  • Illustrated portrait of a man with short dark hair looking sideways against a colorful background.

    Tom Ralston

  • Fantasy scene with a warrior in red armor riding a mythical creature resembling a deer with large antlers, blue sky and green foliage in the background.

    Alexandre Leoni

  • A digital illustration of a woman wearing a pink kimono adorned with floral patterns. Her long, dark hair flows behind her as she looks up joyfully. The background features blooming branches and petals, with a blue sky enhancing the serene atmosphere.

    Antonio Reinhard

  • Futuristic fantasy scene with a figure soaring on a hoverboard above a line of giant, armored alien creatures against a colorful sunset sky.

    Dan Mumford

  • Artwork of a person's face showing a shocked expression, with eyes wide and mouth slightly open, a tear running down the cheek. The lighting emphasizes the facial features against a dark background.

    Hans Woody

  • Abstract illustration of an upside-down face with stylized features and hands, surrounded by geometric and shadow patterns.

    WBYK

  • Whimsical painting depicting a surreal scene with a skull, dancing skeletons, flying humans, and trees against a backdrop of a colorful townscape. There are people gathered, some interacting with fantastical elements and symbols. The border features intricate patterns.

    Mu-Pan

  • Black and white illustration of two men in nautical hats with a lighthouse and stormy sea backdrop. Tentacles and waves add a mysterious, maritime theme. Text reads: 'From Robert Eggers, acclaimed director of The Witch.'

    Peter Strain

  • Illustration of a woman with curly hair and fur collar, colorful abstract background.

    Tula Lotay

  • Red light bulbs lining a dark rural landscape with the text "A Quiet Place" at the bottom.

    Matt Ryan Tobin

  • Illustration of a man in a suit holding a soda cup with a straw.

    Joshua Budich

  • Colorful digital painting of a man in a cowboy hat and sunglasses with a cigarette holder.

    Dmitry Belov

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