The Art of The Boxtrolls

The Art of The Boxtrolls
Author: Philip Brotherton
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1452142998

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 Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnie to devise a daring plan to save Eggs' family. The Art of The Boxtrolls features the amazingly detailed artwork that went into this film's creation, including character sketches, puppets, textiles, set dressing, and 3-D printed facial models, alongside the story of the film's development.

The Boxtrolls: A Novel

The Boxtrolls: A Novel
Author: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2014-09-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316332623

A novel based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal

Here Be Monsters!

Here Be Monsters!
Author: Alan Snow
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2014-09-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 019273931X

Meet the Boxtrolls! The book that inspired the film! There's an emergency in Ratbridge! Only orphan Arthur and his new friends Willbury Nibble QC, Marjorie the inventor, a timid cabbagehead, and some very excitable boxtrolls can save the day! But are they really up to the job? Why has the evil Snatcher taken up residence in Cheese Hall? Who has stolen Marjorie's latest invention? And who knew that rats were so good at removing stains? Find out in this amazing, fun, and highly-illustrated romp!

The Art of Kubo and the Two Strings

The Art of Kubo and the Two Strings
Author: Emily Haynes
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2016-07-19
Genre:
ISBN: 1452157014

From LAIKA, the Academy Award®-nominated studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls, comes a new adventure set in a mythical ancient Japan. In Kubo and the Two Strings, scruffy, kind-hearted Kubo cares devotedly for his mother while eking out a humble living in their sleepy shoreside village. But when a spirit from the past appears, Kubo suddenly finds himself entwined in a violent struggle against gods and monsters. This fully illustrated book offers a behind-the-scenes view of the amazingly detailed artwork and unique stop-motion animation style involved in the film's creation.

The Art and Making of ParaNorman

The Art and Making of ParaNorman
Author: Jed Alger
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2012-07-25
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1452110921

Offers a behind-the-scenes peek at the animated feature film "ParaNorman," a movie about a boy destined to save his town from hordes of zombies.

The Art of the Book of Life

The Art of the Book of Life
Author: Jorge Gutierrez
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1630080896

A tale packed with adventure, The Book of Life celebrates the power of friendship and family, and the courage to follow your dreams. To determine whether the heart of humankind is pure and good, two godlike beings engage in an otherworldly wager during Mexico's annual Day of the Dead celebration. They tether two friends, Manolo and Joaquin, into vying for the heart of the beautiful and fiercely independent Maria, with comical and sometimes dangerous consequences. This volume is an inspirational behind-the-scenes look at the making of the animated feature film The Book of Life, from visionary producer Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth) and director Jorge R. Gutierrez (El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera).

The Boxtrolls: Make Your Own Boxtroll Punch-Out Activity Book

The Boxtrolls: Make Your Own Boxtroll Punch-Out Activity Book
Author: LAIKA
Publisher: LB Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-09-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316332682

A papercraft activity book based on the new feature film. The Boxtrolls have raised an orphaned human boy, Eggs, since infancy as one of their dumpster-diving and mechanical junk-collecting own. When the Boxtrolls are targeted by villainous pest exterminator Archibald Snatcher, who is bent on eradicating them as his ticket to Cheesebridge society, the kindhearted band of tinkerers must turn to their adopted charge and adventurous rich girl Winnie to bridge two worlds amidst the winds of change - and cheese. © 2014 Universal

The Art of Cars 3

The Art of Cars 3
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1452162484

Pixar Animation Studios presents The Art of Cars 3, a behind-the-scenes look at the concept art from the latest film in the popular Cars series. Fascinating storyboards, full-color pastels, digital paintings, and more offer a unique perspective into the beloved world of Lightning McQueen and his friends, new and old. With a preface by John Lasseter, foreword by director Brian Fee, and an introduction by production designers Bill Cone and Jay Shuster, The Art of Cars 3 is a scenic road trip through a masterfully animated film. Copyright ©2017 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.

The Art of WolfWalkers

The Art of WolfWalkers
Author: Charles Solomon
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1647000017

The official behind-the-scenes art book for four-time Academy Award–nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon’s and their co-producer Melusine’s stunning new animated fantasy adventure, WolfWalkers Cartoon Saloon, the Irish animation studio behind the Academy Award–nominated films The Secret of Kells (2009), Song of the Sea (2014), and The Breadwinner (2017), and their co-producer Melusine Productions, returns in 2020 with their latest feature, WolfWalkers, directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. To be released later this year theatrically, followed by streaming on Apple TV+, this mythic tale tells the story of a young hunter named Robyn, and her unlikely friendship with a wild girl living among wolves. Filled with exclusive hand-drawn sketches, paintings, interviews, and digital renderings that showcase Cartoon Saloon’s unique artistic style, The Art of WolfWalkers takes fans behind the scenes of one of animation’s most celebrated studios. Through exclusive commentary and interviews with cast and crew, renowned animation critic and historian Charles Solomon showcases the craft and skill behind some of the most lovingly detailed and imaginative 2-D animation currently being produced. Featuring a foreword by award-winning animator James Baxter and an afterword by Cartoon Saloon cofounder and codirector of WolfWalkers Tomm Moore and codirector Ross Stewart, The Art of WolfWalkers is a must-have for animation fans everywhere.

Grickle

Grickle
Author: Graham Annable
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Graphic novels
ISBN: 9781891867019

Twenty-four stories including: a man carried safely through the ugly harshness of the world by his own Polaroid-enabled brand of narcissism ; the sadistic make-believe of two little boys and the laid-back cruelty of their grandfather ; a factory drone discovers his creative side with the help of the toilet ; and vehicular manslaughter turns to out be okay if there are no witnesses.