The MLAATR Sketchbook
The MLAATR Sketchbook is a digital collection of original animation art from Nickelodeon’s My Life as a Teenage Robot. This PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase.
Edited by Rob Renzetti, Alex Kirwan, and Eric Homan, the sketchbook brings together work by the artists who shaped the series’ distinctive look. The original pencil sketches show how Teenage Robot’s characters, props, and world were designed.
Book Overview
The MLAATR Sketchbook was published by Frederator Books as a promotional sketchbook tied to Nickelodeon’s My Life as a Teenage Robot. It features a sampling of images designed by the show’s artists, with forewords by series creator Rob Renzetti and art director Alex Kirwan, plus an introduction by Eric Homan of Frederator Studios.
The artwork reflects the production team’s goal of combining 1930s Fleischer animation, 1950s U.P.A. flat styling, Art Deco details, and science fiction pulp influences.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Original pencil sketches from the artists who worked on My Life as a Teenage Robot.
- Character and prop designs that helped establish the show’s futuristic look.
- A credited list of the many artists who contributed to the series.
- Forewords by Rob Renzetti and Alex Kirwan about the design process.
- An introduction by Eric Homan of Frederator Studios.
- A look at the visual influences behind Teenage Robot, including Fleischer-era animation, U.P.A., Art Deco, and sci-fi pulp art.
Why This Book Matters
The sketchbook preserves the early pencil stage of animation design, where style and personality are first established. It offers a behind-the-scenes view of a Nickelodeon animated series and documents the creative contributions of a large team of artists.
For animation students and fans of Teenage Robot, this collection is a valuable reference and a reminder that cartoon production relies on many hands.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 40.8 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 122 |
| ISBN | 0-9764252-050995 |
| Publisher | Frederator Books |
| Publication Date | December 2004 |
| Edition | First Frederator Books promotional printing |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can download the PDF and open it in a compatible reading app.
The file works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most PDF reading software.
FAQ
How soon will I get the book? The PDF is available for instant download after purchase.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital product, so there is no shipping.
What devices can read this PDF? The file can be read on Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most PDF readers.
Add The MLAATR Sketchbook to your collection and explore the original artwork behind My Life as a Teenage Robot.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Publisher Location | New York; Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Contributing Artists | Alex Kirwan, Sunil Hall, Dave Wasson, Bernie Petterson, Tim Barnes, Ed Baker, Brandon Kruse, Alex Almaguer, Eric Bryan, Bryan Arnett, Aliki Theofilopoulos, Ian Wasseluk, Chris Hacker, Andy Suriano, Jeff Albercht, Chris Tsirgiotis, Ashley Lenz, Jenny Gase-Baker, Heather Martinez, Bill Flores, Jill Petrilak, Janice Tolentino, Bill Schwab, Kelly Armstrong, Jill Friemark, Carlos Ramos, Mary Hanley, John Fountain, Carol Wyatt, Mike Kunkel, Joseph Holt, Chris Battle, Pablo Solis, Leticia Lacy, Chris Dent, Shelly Kvilvang, Robert Lacko, Chris Mitchell, Stephen Sandoval, Rob Renzetti, Chuck Klein, Su Moon, Sean Edberg, Cynthia McIntosh, Tom King, Seonna Hong, Dan Krall, Trevor Wall, Shawn Holt, Dave Thomas |
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