{"product_id":"the-art-of-missing-link-hardcover","title":"The Art of Missing Link - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRamin Zahed\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen Fry\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eChris Butler\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Missing Link \u003c\/i\u003eis a lushly illustrated volume that goes behind the scenes of LAIKA's new stop-motion adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe charismatic Sir Lionel Frost (voiced by Hugh Jackman) considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. The trouble is none of his small-minded high-society peers seems to recognize this. Sir Lionel's last chance for acceptance by the adventuring elite rests on traveling to America's Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature. A living remnant of Man's primitive ancestry. The Missing Link. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Zach Galifianakis voices Mr. Link: the surprisingly smart, funny and soulful beast upon whom Sir Lionel's dreams depend. As species go, he's as endangered as they get; he's the last of his kind, and he's lonely. Proposing a daring quest to seek out his rumored distant relatives, he enlists Sir Lionel's help in an odyssey around the world to find the fabled valley of Shangri-La. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Together with Adelina Fortnight (voiced by Zoe Saldana), an independent and resourceful adventurer who possesses the only known map to the group's secret destination, the unlikely trio embarks on a riotous rollercoaster of a ride. Along the way, our fearless explorers encounter more than their fair share of peril, stalked at every turn by dastardly villains seeking to thwart their mission. Through it all, Mr. Link's disarming charm and good-humored conviction provide the emotional and comedic foundation of this fun-filled family film. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From LAIKA, the animation studio behind the Academy Award-nominated \u003ci\u003eKubo and the Two Strings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMissing Link \u003c\/i\u003eis a stunning stop-motion epic and raucous comedy. Featuring concept art from the film's creation--including sketches, storyboards, character designs, and much more--and illuminated by in-depth interviews with the film's creative team, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Missing Link \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-have companion to the film.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRamin Zahed is the Editor-in-Chief of \u003ci\u003eAnimation Magazine. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has been covering the animation and visual effects world for over 20 years. His articles have also appeared in \u003ci\u003eVariety\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eEmmy Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of numerous books on animation, including \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Art of The Little Prince, The Art of Captain Underpants \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Rise of the Guardians.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 11.3 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770268811552,"sku":"9781683836865","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f225ca79f0e5d0a54e95db5de52c7be3.webp?v=1780368299","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-art-of-missing-link-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}