Art inspired by Film.
High-quality, limited edition books that celebrate the magic of film through essays, interviews, and gallery-worthy artwork.
Layered Butter is our love letter to cinema. Through breathtaking artwork sourced from independent artists from around the world, 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.
Every volume of Layered Butter is a premium, 100+ page art book, wrapped in our signature soft-touch cover with a signature butter droplet die-cut. Printed locally here in Toronto, every book is designed to be a stunning tribute to the cinematic films they celebrate.
Recognized by the Academy Film Archive
Featured at TIFF and the Academy Museum
First five volumes sold out and counting.
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Explore our limited-run books that celebrate iconic filmmakers and visual storytelling. From bloody spaghetti westerns, to cults hiding in plain sight - there’s a Layered Butter volume for everyone.
Kubrick
VOLUME 7 (2025)
Our most ambitious volume yet – Stanley Kubrick’s cold precision and radical vision are explored through analytical essays and striking artwork. From the cosmic awe of 2001 to the madness of The Shining, this book is a monument to a master of control and chaos.
Anderson
VOLUME 6 (2023)
This issue peels back the layers of Wes Anderson’s hyper-stylized filmmaking—chronicling the melancholy and nostalgia beneath his pastel palettes. Essays trace the emotional arcs in his work, while artists reinterpret iconic scenes with whimsy and reverence.
Ghibli
VOLUME 5 (2022)
A dreamy tribute to the emotional storytelling and visual mastery of Studio Ghibli. Featuring thoughtful essays on Miyazaki’s themes of childhood, nature, and resilience, paired with lush illustrations that capture the studio’s unmistakable magic.
James Bond
VOLUME 4 (2021)
Bond is more than just a spy—he’s an evolving icon. This volume looks at the franchise’s six decades of cultural dominance, interrogating its contradictions while celebrating its timeless cool. Artwork reimagines Bond’s best moments, villains, and gadgets with a contemporary twist.
Modern Horror
VOLUME 3 (2021)
From The VVitch to Get Out, we dissect how modern horror has evolved into a tool for cultural critique. With essays on trauma, identity, and dread, and art that captures the genre’s most haunting visuals, this volume explores how fear reflects the world around us.
Nolan
VOLUME 2 (2021)
Dive into Cristopher Nolan’s cerebral filmography—from the layered dreams of Inception to the fractured timelines of Tenet. This volume examines his obsession with structure, spectacle, and the human condition, paired with conceptual artwork that echoes his calculated precision.
Tarantino
VOLUME 1 (2020)
A wild ride through Quentin Tarantino’s cinematic universe, this inaugural issue explores the director’s signature blend of violence, dialogue, and pop culture pastiche. Featuring essays and art that celebrate his obsessive attention to detail and love for the analog.
