Synopses & Reviews
From Pixar Animation Studios, the Academy Award®-winning studio that brought us such blockbusters as
Toy Story,
Monsters, Inc., and
Finding Nemo, comes
The Incredibles, a hilarious, action-packed story of a family of superheroes living an underground suburban existence.
The sleekly designed settings and characters were conceptualized and developed by writer/director Brad Bird and Pixar's creative team of artists, illustrators, and designers, resulting in a celluloid sensation rich with detail. The Art of The Incredibles celebrates their talent, featuring concept and character sketches, storyboards, and lighting studies, and invites readers into the elaborate creative process of animation through interviews with all the key players at Pixar. With an 8-page gatefold and fabulous color art, this stunning book the only movie tie-in book for adults will delight film-goers, artists, and animation fans alike.
Review
"It's fascinating to see the various images created in advance of the computer illustrations....[G]raphic arts fans and those interested in finding out how such impressive productions are realized will enjoy this inside glimpse at the movie's making." Publishers Weekly
Review
"[A] handsome book....This attractively designed book features hundreds of conceptual drawings, character designs, storyboards, and other illustrations, plus enlightening, behind-the-scenes commentary from the movie's creators." Booklist
Synopsis
This stunning book examines the latest animated release from Pixar Animation Studios, that tells the story of a family of superheroes. Includes an 8-page gatefold. Full color.
About the Author
Mark Cotta Vaz is the author of 14 books on art and design topics, including
The Art of Finding Nemo and
The Invisible Art. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Brad Bird is the writer and director of The Incredibles. He most recently directed and wrote the screen story for the acclaimed 1999 animated feature, The Iron Giant. He has served as executive consultant to the hit animated television series King of the Hill and The Simpsons.
John Lasseter is Pixar Animation Studios's executive vice-president of creative and the director of Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Toy Story 2. He most recently served as the executive producer of Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo, and is currently executive producer of The Incredibles.