The Art Of Madagascar 3

The Art of Madagascar 3 provides a fascinating look at the character design, development art, and special effects that make up this stunning CG movie from the artists at DreamWorks Animation. In the third installment of the Madagascar series, Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippopotamus, and Melman the giraffe set out to return to New York. Dependent on the mechanical know-how of the notorious Penguins, their plan inevitably goes awry, and they find themselves stranded in Monte Carlo, where they join up with a traveling circus by chance. Led by the venerable tiger Vitaly, the animal-centered circus has seen better days. During the course of a tour through Europe that ends in a fabulous big top in the heart of London, Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman help Vitaly, Gia the jaguar, and Stefano the sea lion rediscover their passion for show business and reinvent the circus while being chased by the notorius animal control officer, Madame Dubois. A treat for fans of all ages, The Art of Madagascar 3 is a joyous celebration of these lovable characters and the artistry that brought them to life.

The Art of The Penguins of Madagascar takes a deep dive into the making of the animated film, featuring everything from concept art, character backstories, and design inspirations, to interviews with key animation talent. Offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the creation of the remarkable film, this must-have book tells the story behind The Penguins of Madagascar.

"When Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman join the circus, they make all sorts of new and interesting friends! Meet the stars of the circus, including Vitaly the tiger, Stefano the sea lion, and Gia the jaguar!"--Back cover.

Traces the history of the animation art of Hanna and Barbera from their beginning in the 1930s to the present.

A visual celebration of DreamWorks Animation's 20th anniversary, featuring concept art, pre-production designs and character sketches from all 30 of the studio's films.

With three widely successful feature films, an award-winning TV series, and the first film to hit the big screen starring the penguins of Madagascar, the animals of the Madagascar franchise have charmed their way into the hearts of audiences everywhere with hilarious adventures escaping from their habitat at the New York Zoo. Now children can recreate all the fun with Learn to Draw DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar, including popular characters such as Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, King Julien, and the clever, cunning penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private. The book opens with a brief introduction and an overview of the necessary materials, including drawing exercises for warming up. Each lesson begins with a simple shape before progressing to a finished color artwork, making it easy for beginning artists to follow along. With engaging, easy to follow step-by-step instruction, young artists will learn to bring all of their favorite characters to life directly on their drawing paper. Tips and tricks from professional animators are included on every page, allowing for a well-rounded drawing experience.

"The best book-length study of colonial memory available... Cole provides a way out of the dichotomy in which memory is viewed as either individual or 'collective.'"—Rosalind Shaw, coeditor of Syncretism/Anti-Syncretism: The Politics of Religious Synthesis "A remarkably lucid and self-assured analysis of social memory. . . The book is a pleasure to read."—Michael Lambek, author of Knowledge and Practice in Mayotte

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.