"Welcome to the trap, mouse."
From the glitz and glamour of the Mouseburg Grand Opera to the dank depths of the Old Subway, explore Mouseburg and meet its rodent inhabitants in the MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Official Art Book.
Uncover the story of the video game’s development and the rubber hose philosophy that underpins Fumi Games’ smash-hit debut in this 200+ page hardback tome. Learn about the design origins of instantly iconic characters like Jack Pepper, and revisit the cartoon set pieces that he shoots his way through. Featuring lavish, never-before-seen production art, animatics, and character designs supported by developer interviews, this is the ultimate celebration of traditional hand-drawn animation and one of 2026’s most imaginative games.
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Hardback
210 x 256 mm
200+ pages approx.
Quarterbound, Threadsewn Binding
"This, Mr. Pepper, is the big one."
Lost In Cult is proud to be working alongside Fumi Games and PlaySide Studio to celebrate the characters, settings, props, and scenes that make up MOUSE: P.I. For Hire.
The book’s Deluxe Edition, available for just 60 days, features four reproduction acetate animation cels alongside their respective scene backgrounds, as well as art cards, a 30-page flipbook, patches, premium official playing cards, and a folded poster, all presented in a bespoke box alongside the hardback art book itself.
The first 500 Deluxe Edition purchases will include an exclusive SIGNED bookplate from the Fumi team.
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Deluxe presentation box including:
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Hardcover book
Signed bookplate*
MOUSE official playing cards
4 x acetate animation cells + background cards
4 x art cards
30-page R.I.P animation flip-book
5 x fabric patches
Folded poster
*First 500 orders ONLY
Pulled directly from the tables in the Little & Big Bar in Mouseburg, the MOUSE: P.I. For Hire official Playing Cards are available separately, as well as part of the Deluxe Edition.
This 52-card monochrome deck features hand-illustrated artwork showcasing some of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire’s iconic characters, including:
Aces - Jack Pepper, Mad Cultist, Professor von Harzer and Vic Gatore
Kings - Cornelius Stilton, Rocket Cheeselegger, Miles Curd and Ze Scientist
Queens - Tammy Tumbler, First Wife, Robo-Betty and Vivian McCarthy
Jacks - John Brown, Reginald Shingler
Joker - Steve Bandel
The cards come packaged in a premium matchbox-style tuck box and are manufactured using high-grade paper. Offering superior durability, handling, and a satisfying shuffle, these are perfect for both serious card players and collectors.