The Art of Finding Dory
The Art of Finding Dory is a digital PDF art book about the visual development of Pixar Animation Studios’ Finding Dory. It is available as an instant download for readers interested in animation, film design, and concept art.
The book documents the many stages of making the film through colorful concept art, digital paintings, photographs, storyboard sketches, sculpts, and other production material.
This digital edition is supplied as a PDF file and can be accessed after purchase.
Book Overview
The Art of Finding Dory explores Dory’s quest to uncover the truth about her past and find her family. Its visual material covers characters, locations, story development, and the artistic decisions behind the film.
John Lasseter provides the preface, Andrew Stanton contributes the foreword, and Steve Pilcher writes the introduction. The book also includes sections titled Act Two, Act Three, Colorscript, Acknowledgments, and About the Authors.
Readers will encounter the California coastline, giant kelp forests, and the Marine Life Institute alongside the film’s aquatic characters and human-built environments.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Concept art and digital paintings developed for Finding Dory.
- Photographs, storyboard sketches, and sculpted character material.
- Visual development for Dory, her family, and other characters.
- Locations including the California coastline and Marine Life Institute.
- Colorscripts and artwork addressing loneliness, memory, and self-reliance.
- Production credits, acknowledgments, and introductory contributions from the filmmakers.
Why This Book Matters
This volume records the collaborative artistic process behind an animated feature. It shows how story ideas, characters, environments, color, and visual design were developed across different forms of production art.
It is relevant to readers studying animation and film art, as well as Disney and Pixar audiences who want to examine the visual work behind Finding Dory.
Book Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | The Art of Finding Dory |
| Author | John Lasseter |
| Preface | John Lasseter |
| Foreword | Andrew Stanton |
| Introduction | Steve Pilcher |
| Additional Foreword Credit | Ellen Degeneres |
| Publisher | Chronicle Books |
| Publisher Address | 680 Second Street, San Francisco, California 94107 |
| Publication Date | May 24, 2016 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 178 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 85.6 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 89786839 |
| ISBN-10 | 1452122245 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1452122243 |
| Digital ISBN | 978-1-4521-4752-9 (epub, mobi) |
| ASIN | 1452122245 |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 1 x 11.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Review Count | 293 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #227,571 in Books |
| Category Rank | #143 in Animated Movies |
| Category Rank | #166 in Animation Graphic Design (Books) |
| Category Rank | #368 in Art of Film & Video |
| Designer | Jessi Rymill |
| Cover | Daniel Lépez Muñoz, Digital painting |
| Pages 2-3 | Ralph Eggleston, Digital painting |
| Pages 4-5 | Tim Evatt, Digital painting |
| Back Cover | Tim Evatt, Digital painting |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2016 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios. All rights reserved. |
| Price | EUR 33.80 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical copy is shipped. Access is available after purchase through a compatible PDF reader.
The file can be used with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps that support PDF files. Device features may vary by application.
FAQ
When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, with instant download of the digital PDF file.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital download and does not include physical shipping.
Which devices support the file?
The PDF can be opened with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps.
Download The Art of Finding Dory for digital reading and visual reference.
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