The Art of the Book of Life
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Jorge R. Gutierrez
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 202.5 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 199
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The Art of the Book of Life
The Art of the Book of Life is a digital PDF about the making of the animated feature film The Book of Life. Instant download access is available after purchase.
Created by filmmaker Jorge R. Gutierrez, this illustrated production volume examines the film’s characters, locations, and making process. It includes contributions from Guillermo del Toro and Paul Sullivan.
Book Overview
This art book follows the creative development of The Book of Life, a story set during Mexico’s annual Day of the Dead celebration. Two godlike beings make an otherworldly wager about whether the human heart is pure and good.
Manolo and Joaquin become rivals for Maria, whose character is described as beautiful and fiercely independent. Friendship, family, courage, and the determination to follow one’s dreams shape the story presented in the book’s production material.
The volume includes a foreword by producer Guillermo del Toro, an introduction by filmmaker Jorge R. Gutierrez, and an afterword by art director Paul Sullivan.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Characters from The Book of Life
- The making of the animated feature film
- Locations including San Angel
- A foreword by Guillermo del Toro
- An introduction by Jorge R. Gutierrez
- An afterword by Paul Sullivan
Why This Book Matters
The book documents the visual and production development of a major animated feature. It is relevant to readers studying animation production, film art, commercial illustration, and character or location design.
It also records a creative work connected with Mexican pop and folk culture and the setting of Mexico’s annual Day of the Dead celebration, remaining focused on the film and its making.
Book Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jorge R. Gutierrez |
| Title | The Art of the Book of Life |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 202.5 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 212343795 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 199 |
| Publisher | Dark Horse Books, a division of Dark Horse Comics, Inc. |
| Publisher Location | 10956 SE Main Street, Milwaukie, OR 97222 |
| Publication Date | October 2014 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Digital ISBN | 978-1-63008-089-1 |
| ISBN-10 | 1616555335 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1616555337 |
| Print Length | 194 pages |
| Item Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 28.63 x 2.21 x 26.06 cm |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,638,443 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) |
| Animation Production & Technology Rank | 665 |
| Animation (Books) Rank | 743 |
| Cartooning Rank | 2,703 |
| Customer Rating | 4.9 |
| Customer Review Count | 273 |
| Foreword | Guillermo del Toro |
| Introduction | Jorge R. Gutierrez |
| Afterword | Paul Sullivan |
| Copyright | © 2014 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Reel FX Productions II, LLC. |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download with no physical shipping. Access is available after purchase.
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps. Device features may vary by application.
FAQ
When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase through instant digital download.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital download, and no physical copy is shipped.
What devices support the file?
The PDF can be opened with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.
Download this digital edition to explore the documented art and production of The Book of Life.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Product Tags | Books, Arts & Photography, Graphic Arts, Commercial, Illustration |
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