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This official illustrated tie-in book showcases over 350 spectacular images from the DreamWorks Animation feature film, based on Cressida Cowell's popular children's book.How to Train Your Dragon is the story of a scrawny teenaged Viking, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, who lives on the island of Berk in the North Sea. Hiccup is a member of a Viking tribe and wants to make his father, the chief, proud of him. Entering dragon training, Hiccup has a chance to prove his worthiness to his tribe and father. But then, in a world where Dragons and Vikings do not coexist peacefully, Hiccup encounters and ultimately befriends an injured dragon, at which point his world is turned upside down.The Art of How to Train Your Dragon is a spectacularly designed, full-color insider's guide to the creative process that went into turning Cressida Cowell's popular book into a feature-length, animated film. Featuring more than 350 pieces of development artwork, including early character designs, story sketches, and concept paintings never before released by the studio, the book provides an in-depth look at the process involved in bringing mythical Dragon and Viking worlds to life.

Celebrate more than 100 years of magical Disney storytelling.The ideal gift for Disney, animation, and movie fans! From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Wish, Mary Poppins to The Little Mermaid, Disneyland to Tokyo DisneySea, and fireworks to fan clubs, explore the captivating worlds and creations of Disney and Pixar.Now including more than 50 new pages and updated with ten more years of magic for Disney's special 100th anniversary, The Disney Book: New Edition features groundbreaking and record-breaking creations—including Encanto, Moana, and Turning Red—and explores theme parks, experiences, memorabilia, and more. Marvel at beautiful art and artefacts from The Walt Disney Company's vast historical collections, and discover live-action and animated movie-making, enchanting parks, and fascinating collectibles. Follow Disney's history using the timeline, and delve into the incredible archives.Perfect for fans who want to know all about the magical worlds of Disney.© 2023 Disney

Delve into one hundred key artefacts that encapsulate the Marvel Cinematic Universe in all its multifaceted magnificence.Explore Marvel Studios’ prop archives and discover the compelling stories of iconic items such as Iron Man’s Mark I Armor, Ant-Man’s cybernetic helmet and Captain America’s vibranium shield – as well as lesser-known but highly intriguing objects from the MCU.Explore the Marvel Cinematic Universe through its iconic props and objects:Official full-colour photography and images for each object, with an accompanying essay that profiles its significance.Go behind the scenes of your favourite MCU films and uncover the significance of Doctor Strange’s Cloak of Levitation, Thor’s hammer Mjolnir and much more.Perfect for MCU and Marvel Comics fans aged 12 and up.Marvel Studios 100 Objects takes fans deeper into the exciting Marvel Cinematic Universe, with full-colour images that illustrate every entry in striking detail. With in-world insights into crucial events and characters’ lives accompanying each entry, this book will captivate MCU fans old and new.© 2024 MARVEL

Producing Animation is a clear and comprehensive guide to a dynamic industry. Already a relied-upon resource by professionals and students alike, this book covers the process from concept to screen while defining the role of the producer at each phase. The third edition features new content on the latest innovations plus insights on key topics from industry experts, sidebars on legal matters, as well as case studies on content adaptation and artists’ insider production experiences.Key Features:• A complete step-by-step guide to identifying, pitching, developing, and producing an animated project with detailed resources for production planning, budgeting, scheduling, tracking, delivering, marketing, and distribution• Tools to establish the best production practices as tested from the inner workings of animation pipelines at successful studios, both large and small• A unique collection of in-depth knowledge, experience, and advice from industry professionals on a wide variety of topics, from telling an animated story in VR; to understanding the process of Japanese anime production; to creating timeless characters; to producing animation for themeparks; to the genesis of AR and its possible applications; and much more• Versatile and practical sample charts, tables and templates for structuring teams, planning and tracking production, and adapting best processes and procedures for any type of project

Producing Animation is a clear and comprehensive guide to a dynamic industry. Already a relied-upon resource by professionals and students alike, this book covers the process from concept to screen while defining the role of the producer at each phase. The third edition features new content on the latest innovations plus insights on key topics from industry experts, sidebars on legal matters, as well as case studies on content adaptation and artists’ insider production experiences.Key Features:• A complete step-by-step guide to identifying, pitching, developing, and producing an animated project with detailed resources for production planning, budgeting, scheduling, tracking, delivering, marketing, and distribution• Tools to establish the best production practices as tested from the inner workings of animation pipelines at successful studios, both large and small• A unique collection of in-depth knowledge, experience, and advice from industry professionals on a wide variety of topics, from telling an animated story in VR; to understanding the process of Japanese anime production; to creating timeless characters; to producing animation for themeparks; to the genesis of AR and its possible applications; and much more• Versatile and practical sample charts, tables and templates for structuring teams, planning and tracking production, and adapting best processes and procedures for any type of project

DreamWorks Animation brings legendary Dragon Warrior Po back to the big screen for his next epic adventure as he fulfills his destiny and finds a successor to inherit his title. The Art of Kung Fu Panda 4 takes readers behind the scenes of the studio’s latest installment, presenting hundreds of character designs and concept art from the making of the movie, along with exclusive interviews from the writers, artists, and filmmakers who brought this story to life.Featuring a foreword by James Hong, this insider’s guide offers insights into the creative process and celebrates everyone’s favorite kung fu master.This beautiful coffee table book is a gift to animation fans.

This beautiful collection explores the creative spark behind some of animation’s most well-known and beloved characters, as well as never-before-seen personal illustrative and sculptural pieces from world-renowned character designer Nico MarletThe work of Annie Award–winning character designer Nico Marlet spans more than three decades and multiple studios and has left a trail of the most iconic animated characters in the DreamWorks, Disney, Amblimation, and Pixar libraries.Marlet has contributed to such notable films and television projects as Ducktales, Balto, Monsters Inc., Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon (for which he designed the iconic Toothless), among many others.In Boisterous Beasts & Deadly Dragons: The Art of Nico Marlet, his illustrations are entwined with reflections and quotes from well-known directors and studio heads, including Pete Docter, Dean DeBlois, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Bonnie Arnold, that showcase the lasting impact Marlet has left on the animation industry.His never-before-told life story will complement the exclusive look at his personal works in both 2D and 3D mediums, giving readers a deeper appreciation of the well from which Marlet’s creativity springs.

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 team. The Art of Planes explores the beautiful concept art that went into the development of these two inspiring stories, including colourscripts, storyboards, character studies, sculpts, background art and more. Insider insights from the films' artists and filmmakers, a preface by directors Bobs Gannaway and Klay Hall and a foreword by Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter offer an invaluable and fascinating glimpse into the creative thinking involved in the making of these companion films.

Experience KPop Demon Hunters like never before with this official look behind the scenes, including over 500 pieces of concept art, in-progress stills, and final designs, plus creator commentary.Developed by Nucleus Studios in collaboration with the creatives behind the global phenomenon, The Art of KPop Demon Hunters is the ultimate celebration of the record-breaking, award-winning, demon-smashing film. This authorized backstage tour, penned by veteran author, editor, and production professional Tracey Miller-Zarneke, features a stunningly curated collection of pre-production artwork, in-progress animation frames, and insights from the collaborators who made them: writers, directors, artists, animators, and more!

Go behind-the-scenes of the animated mega-sequel with this tome of production artwork, including character designs and environments. After reuniting with his long-lost father, Po continues his "legendary adventures of awesomeness". He must train a village of clumsy pandas to help him defeat the villainous Kai, while also facing a supernatural threat.

Embargoed to 30th March 2017The Art of Smurfs presents hundreds of storyboards, character design, and location concept pieces.With a foreword by Veronique Culliford, daughter of Pierrot "Peyo" Culliford, this insider's guide celebrates her father's cherished Smurfs and provides a glimpse into the creative process that turned his popular comics into a feature-length, animated film.In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history.

Based on the classic Smurfs comic books by Belgian artist Peyo, the beloved blue creatures come to life in Sony Pictures Animation's action-packed animated story of a young Smurf's search for the legendary Smurf Village, and her true purpose. Smurfette (Demi Lovato), sets out on her grand adventure accompanied by her brothers, Brainy (Danny Pudi), Hefty (Joe Manganiello), and Clumsy (Jack McBrayer), undertaking a wild journey full of danger and discovery. The Art of Smurfs presents hundreds of storyboards, character design, and location concept pieces. With a foreword by Veronique Culliford, daughter of Pierrot "Peyo" Culliford, this insider's guide celebrates her father's cherished Smurfs and provides a glimpse into the creative process that turned his popular comics into a feature-length, animated film.

Experience KPop Demon Hunters like never before with this official look behind the scenes, including over 500 pieces of concept art, in-progress stills, and final designs, plus creator commentary.Developed by Nucleus Studios in collaboration with the creatives behind the global phenomenon, The Art of KPop Demon Hunters is the ultimate celebration of the record-breaking, award-winning, demon-smashing film. This authorized backstage tour, penned by veteran author, editor, and production professional Tracey Miller-Zarneke, features a stunningly curated collection of pre-production artwork, in-progress animation frames, and insights from the collaborators who made them: writers, directors, artists, animators, and more!