Joey Drew Studios Employee Handbook
"We've not seen one like this before."
The article's subject originates from the Bendy novel series' continuity, which is not deemed as canonically part of the main series' lore. See Bendy Wiki:Canon for more information.
"Ha, I ain't even done half in months! Oh, but they won't fire me. No sir! Place this big, no one knows what everyone else is doing." - Angus Newman
Joey Drew Studios Employee Handbook is a Bendy guidebook that focused on guide-like details for the Bendy and the Ink Machine game. Written by Cala Spinner, it was published by Scholastic on July 30, 2019, originally May 14, 2019. It is later published in Australia on September 1, 2019.
After the release of Bendy and the Dark Revival, an updated edition of the guidebook was announced and later published on February 6, 2024, to accommodate the information revealed from the indirect sequel.
Summary
Dreams do come true at Joey Drew Studios!
Welcome to Joey Drew Studios! As a new animator, it's your job to carry on Mr. Drew's legacy of iconic characters like Bendy, Boris the Wolf, and Alice Angel! In this handy guidebook, you'll learn how to get around the studio, operate our state-of-the-art Ink Machine, and work well with our dedicated staff of creatives and crew members. Mr. Drew himself has even included a walk-through of all the tasks you'll need to complete to make it out of your first week alive, as well as an excerpt from his memoir The Illusion of Living, to inspire you to carry our company mission forward.
In time, we hope you'll find a home here at our studios. Who knows? After a while, you may never want to leave!
Don't miss this terrifying in-world guidebook, your key to unlocking the mysteries of Bendy and the Ink Machine!
Synopsis
Characters
"Look pal, if you think I'm doing my job AND yours, I'm outta here!" - Wally Franks
Story
"Look pal, if you think I'm doing my job AND yours, I'm outta here!" - Wally Franks
Behind the scenes
Although not visible in a e-book version, the paperback version includes a massage that reads "THE CREATOR LIED TO US" in the same font it was written in-game. It is only visible through light reflection as it's written with UV varnish onto the cover.
Development
"Look pal, if you think I'm doing my job AND yours, I'm outta here!" - Wally Franks
Reception
"Look pal, if you think I'm doing my job AND yours, I'm outta here!" - Wally Franks
Videos
"Look pal, if you think I'm doing my job AND yours, I'm outta here!" - Wally Franks