Abrams

BOISTEROUS BEASTS & DEADLY DRAGONS HC THE ART OF NICO MARLET

$57.10 CAD
Date limite de commande
Mon, May 4, 2026
Date limite passée — exemplaires limités
Date de sortie
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Description

This beautiful collection explores the creative spark behind some of animation's most well-known and beloved characters, as well as never-before-seen personal illustrative and sculptural pieces from world-renowned character designer Nico MarletThe work of Annie Award–winning character designer Nico Marlet spans more than three decades and multiple studios and has left a trail of the most iconic animated characters in the DreamWorks, Disney, Amblimation, and Pixar libraries.Marlet has contributed to such notable films and television projects as Ducktales, Balto, Monsters Inc., Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon (for which he designed the iconic Toothless), among many others.In Boisterous Beasts & Deadly Dragons: The Art of Nico Marlet, his illustrations are entwined with reflections and quotes from well-known directors and studio heads, including Pete Docter, Dean DeBlois, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Bonnie Arnold, that showcase the lasting impact Marlet has left on the animation industry. Foreword by Jack Black and preface by Dean DeBlois!His never-before-told life story will complement the exclusive look at his personal works in both 2D and 3D mediums, giving readers a deeper appreciation of the well from which Marlet's creativity springs.

Credits & details
Cover artist
Nico Marlet
Publisher
Abrams
Format
Trade Paperback
Pages
176
Age rating
E-Everyone
Cover Price
USD $40.00
ISBN
9781419779350
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