Synopses & Reviews
Founded in 1994 by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen, DreamWorks Animation instantly became a world-renowned animation studio with blockbuster franchises including
Shrek,
Madagascar, and
Kung Fu Panda. Though its earliest films, such as
The Prince of Egypt, feature traditional hand-drawn cel animation, DreamWorks soon forayed into claymation with
Chicken Run and
Wallace and Gromit, and pioneered advanced computer animation with films such as
Antz,
Shark Tale, and
How to Train Your Dragon.
Brimming with concept art, preproduction designs, and character sketches, DreamWorks Animation marks the studios 20th anniversary and offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access into its archives. An introduction by DreamWorks cofounder Katzenberg provides insider perspective on the studios most popular films, as does running commentary from artists and directors on all of DreamWorks 30 films to date.
Review
“An unprecedented, behind-the-scenes journey.” Animation Magazine
Review
“A visually extravagant tour of 16 years of features.” Variety
Review
“I recommend this book for anyone who has a love for DreamWorks movies or animation in general.” The Florida Times-Union
About the Author
Ramin Zahed is the editor-in-chief of Animation Magazine and has been covering the animation and visual-effects world for more than 20 years. Previously he was a senior editor at Variety. He is also the author of The Art of Rise of the Guardians and The Art of Puss In Boots. He lives in Los Angeles.