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by Charles Solomon (Author), Cartoon Saloon (Illustrator), James Baxter (Foreword by)
The official behind-the-scenes art book for four-time Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon's and their coproducer Melusine's stunning animated fantasy adventure, WolfWalkers.
"The Art of WolfWalkers is an elaborate study by animation historian Charles Solomon, who likens the movie to the work of Disney's old masters." --SLATE
Foreword by James Baxter, director of Character Animation at Netflix
Afterword by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, directors of WolfWalkers
Cartoon Saloon, the Irish animation studio behind the Academy Award-nominated films The Secret of Kells (2009), Song of the Sea (2014), and The Breadwinner (2017), and their coproducer Melusine Productions, presents WolfWalkers, directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. This mythic tale tells the story of a young hunter named Robyn and her unlikely friendship with a wild girl living among wolves.
Filled with exclusive hand-drawn sketches, paintings, interviews, and digital renderings that showcase Cartoon Saloon's unique artistic style, The Art of WolfWalkers takes fans behind the scenes of one of animation's most celebrated studios.
Author Biography
Charles Solomon is the author of more than a dozen books on the art and making of animated films and television specials, as well as a lecturer in animation at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. He lives in Los Angeles.
James Baxter is the director of character animation at Netflix. He has worked on award-winning animated films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Lion King, How to Train Your Dragon, and many more.
