Celebrated as Pixar's "Chief Creative Officer," John Lasseter is a revolutionary figure in animation history and one of today's most important filmmakers. Lasseter films from Luxo Jr. to Toy Story and Cars 2 highlighted his gift for creating emotionally engaging characters. At the same time, t[...]
Since the very first bedtime, children around the world have known that once their parents tuck them into bed and shut off the light, monsters lie waiting behind closet doors, ready to emerge. But what they don't realize is that these monsters scare children because they have to. It's their job. Mon[...]
Hand-drawn storyboards, pastel paintings, and charcoal pencil sketches along with quotes from artists, directors, and designers illustrate the creative process of the animated film.[...]
On the heels of seven straight box office hits, "Ratatouille" continues Pixar's incredible run of success with the charming story of an ambitious rat (yes, a rat!) whose delicate sense of smell and love for gourmet French food compel him to become a chef in the most famous restaurant in Paris - agai[...]
Recipes such as Banana Split Pancakes and Hunka Chunka Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are simple enough for older kids to take over the kitchen and make themselves. Spend an afternoon baking and decorating Pinkalicious Princess Cupcakes or Wicked Good Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cups.[...]
Another in our successful line of "Art of Pixar" books, this detailed look into the creation of the third and final installment of the "Toy Story" series shares the artwork and experiences of the incredible animators who made it all happen. "Toy Story" is the cornerstone of Pixar's cannon of blockbu[...]
In Wreck-It Ralph, Disney's expert team of concept, visual development and story artists explore the hidden world of video games from classic 8-bit arcade games to the most modern and inventive offerings of the digital age. At the center of this hilarious and wildly original video-game-hopping adven[...]
Full-color artwork, including an eight-page gatefold, along with interviews with key players at Pixar, highlight a richly illustrated overview of the new animated film, The Incredibles, accompanied by concept and character sketches, storyboards, and lighting studies, taking readers through the compl[...]
Walt Disney Animation Studios' Big Hero 6 is the story of brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada who must foil a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. This new title in our popular Art of series features concept art from the film's creation - includ[...]