{"product_id":"the-art-of-eric-guillon-from-the-making-of-despicable-me-to-minions-the-secret-life-of-pets-and-more-hardcover","title":"The Art of Eric Guillon: From the Making of Despicable Me to Minions, the Secret Life of Pets, and More - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBen Croll\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEric Guillon\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist), \u003cb\u003eChris Meledandri\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelve behind the scenes of artist Eric Guillon's artwork for Illumination's popular films, including \u003ci\u003eDespicable Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Life of Pets\u003c\/i\u003e, and the upcoming \u003ci\u003eMinions: The Rise of Gru\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eDespicable Me\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eMinions: The Rise of Gru\u003c\/i\u003e, Illumination's hit films have benefited from the playful and visionary designs of French artist Eric Guillon. This exclusive volume collects over twelve hundred pieces of the artist's work across eight films, showcasing concept art for beloved characters ranging from Gru and the Minions to Dr. Seuss' Once-ler, \u003ci\u003eSing\u003c\/i\u003e's Buster Moon, and Max from \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Life of Pets\u003c\/i\u003e. Each chapter gives insight into the artist's creative process and presents striking outtakes and brainstorms for what could have been--such as alternative designs for the lovable Minions. Featuring in-depth interviews with Guillon and a foreword by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Eric Guillon\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for film fans and artists alike.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERIC GUILLON\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning French character designer and director. He served as the art director for \u003ci\u003eDespicable Me\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDr. Seuss' The Lorax\u003c\/i\u003e, and production designer for \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Life of Pets\u003c\/i\u003e. Together with directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, Guillon co-created the hugely popular Minions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEN CROLL\u003c\/b\u003e is a film journalist and critic whose work has been published in \u003ci\u003eIndieWire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wrap\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScreen International\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFrance 24\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written about animation for \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVariety\u003c\/i\u003e, covering the intersection of the French and US film industries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHRIS MELEDANDRI\u003c\/b\u003e is an American film producer and the founder and CEO of Illumination.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 13 x 9.57 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 12, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770268746016,"sku":"9781683836810","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f92317a9a8e01b2b6bddd2b332f4390b.webp?v=1780368299","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-art-of-eric-guillon-from-the-making-of-despicable-me-to-minions-the-secret-life-of-pets-and-more-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}