Comic Book Movieslooks at twenty key titles in detail, covering every stage of hte journey from comic book panel to feature film frame, including development, production, sequels and spin-offs. From the huge success of theSupermanandBatmanfranchises, to misfires such asMystery MenandDick Tracyand current speculation about future films, the book includes interviews with key creative artists abou…
A behind-the-scenes look at the animated space adventure presents original concept art, artist renderings, an inside look at the film's production and CGI, director commentaries, and information on the development of the story's characters.
Go beyond the screen with the Monsters University Fearbook. Learn all about the fraternities and clubs on campus; find out who is most likely to become a Scarer and who is the class clown; get recaps of the year's highlights; see the monsters' class photos; and more. This 80-page full-color yearbook, which also includes ads, memory pages, and signature pages, is perfect for anyone who wishes TH…
Animation expert and short film devotee Amidi shines a spotlight on many of the memorable vignettes from the Pixar archive. Essays and interviews accompany the more than 250 full-color sketches featured in the book.
An A to Z guide to the heroes of the Marvel Universe, from Ant-Man to Hulk to Wolverine, with everyone else in between! Meet the Marvel Super Heroes will give detailed descriptions of everyone's favorite characters, including origins, powers, and secret identities. Full of trivia and fun facts on more than 100 heroes, this exciting book is sure to delight Marvel fans, young and old! In addition…
For Shrek, life is good. He’s king of the fairytale kingdom of Far Far Away, surrounded by friends, and a celebrity to his people. But boredom takes hold . . . that is, until he meets the smooth-talking Rumpelstiltskin and a wish turns his world inside-out. In Shrek Forever After, the latest installment in the blockbuster series from DreamWorks Animation, Shrek’s desire to feel like a “re…
Whether you're a professional Character TD or just like to create 3D characters, this detailed guide reveals the techniques you need to create sophisticated 3D character rigs that range from basic to breathtaking. Packed with step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations, Body Language walks you through rigging techniques for all the body parts to help you create realistic and believab…
Make way for Mr. Peabody and Sherman, DreamWorks Animation’s new comedy about a dog and his boy. Yes, you heard right—Mr. Peabody’s IQ is so high, this dog is actually the world’s smartest person! So smart that he’s even invented the WABAC, a time-traveling machine that he and his pet boy Sherman use to explore the world throughout the ages. Based on the beloved 1960s cartoon, Mr. Pea…
In Disney's Planes and Planes: Fire and Rescue, the big-hearted crop duster Dusty Crophopper is full of dreams. In the first film, he overcomes his fear of heights to win the Wings Around The Globe Rally. In the second, Dusty learns his damaged engine will keep him from racing, but he finds the true hero within himself working alongside firefighting aircraft on a courageous wildfire air attack …
A visual celebration of DreamWorks Animation's 20th anniversary, featuring concept art, pre-production designs and character sketches from all 30 of the studio's films.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Chronicles: Art & Design is a sumptuous celebration of the creative vision of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The book is packed with more than 1,000 images of concept artwork, photographs and development paintings by the artists working behind the scenes to bring Middle-earth to life, who each provide detailed…
The ultimate insider look at the filmmaking process of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, a continuation of the two of the world’s biggest motion-picture franchises, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings, by one of the world’s most notable directors, Peter Jackson. Richly illustrated with behind-the-scenes photographs, digital renders, and film stills…
Art and production design behind the 2015 motion picture from Lifelike Pictures.
In Animation Sketchbooks, fifty of the leading contemporary talents working in independent animation offer a glimpse into their private sketchbooks. During the conceptual stages of their projects, these groundbreaking and award-winning artists employ a variety of mediums to exercise their creativity, including pencil, paint, collage, puppetry, and photography. Each artist shares a selection of …
LAIKA, the studio behind the hit films Coraline and ParaNorman, introduces audiences to a new breed of family: the Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town's villain, Archibald Snatcher, comes up with a plot to get rid of the Box…
Bryan Hitch has illustrated some of the most famous characters and worlds in the comic industry, including The Avengers, Fantastic Four, The Ultimates and Captain America. Discover the drawing stages he follows to create his iconic comic art, from roughing out through to finished pencils, inks and colors. Look back through Bryan's stunning portfolio and learn about the pieces he's most proud of…
From comic-book legends to silver-screen super heroes! Marvel presents an insider's look into the making of its cinematic universe - assembling three Avengers in one stylish slipcase. Featuring exclusive production artwork, behind-the-scenes photography, and in-depth cast-and-crew interviews, this four-book collection is a must-have for any fan of Mighty Marvel movies! COLLECTING: Art of Marvel…
An illustrated guide to the making of the motion picture "Iron Man," that explores the history of the superhero and the artists who brought the motion picture to life through the use of storyboards, animation, and special effects.
Anybody with a computer, camera, internet connection and a little bit of creativity can create animated films for the masses. The Klutz Book of Animation is a how-to-guide for this newly accessible art form. Real-life samples and free downloadable software are available online.