{"product_id":"the-art-of-my-fathers-dragon-the-official-behind-the-scenes-companion-to-the-film-hardcover","title":"The Art of My Father's Dragon: The Official Behind-The-Scenes Companion to the Film - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRamin Zahed\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBonnie Curtis\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eJulie Lynn\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe official behind-the-scenes art book for five-time Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon's stunning animated fantasy adventure \u003ci\u003eMy Father's Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, inspired by the classic children's novel.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Bonnie Curtis and Julie Lynn\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of My Father's Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e documents the production of Cartoon Saloon's (\u003ci\u003eThe Secret of Kells\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSong of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Breadwinner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWolfwalkers\u003c\/i\u003e) and Mockingbird Pictures' Netflix-exclusive fantasy feature. Inspired by Ruth Stiles Gannett's timeless children's classic, \u003ci\u003eMy Father's Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Elmer--a young boy struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother--who runs away in search of Wild Island, and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through exclusive commentary and interviews with Oscar-nominated director Nora Twomey (\u003ci\u003eThe Breadwinner\u003c\/i\u003e), executive producers Tomm Moore and Meg LeFauve, and the world-renowned artists and crew of Cartoon Saloon, animation fans will discover the process behind bringing the ferocious beasts and mysterious locations of Elmer's journey to life in beautiful 2D animation. Alongside never-before-seen production art and sketches, author and acclaimed animation journalist Ramin Zahed breaks down the process of translating the story from page to screen and introduces readers to the fantastical characters of Wild Island.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRamin Zahed\u003c\/b\u003e is a Los Angeles-based author, animation journalist, and editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eAnimation Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Art of The Mitchells vs. The Machines\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Love, Death + Robots\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonnie Curtis\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJulie Lynn\u003c\/b\u003e's Mockingbird Pictures productions include award-winning festival favorites \u003ci\u003eAlbert Nobbs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e5 to 7\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTo the Bone\u003c\/i\u003e--as well as studio fare including \u003ci\u003eLife\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTerminator: Dark Fate\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHeart of Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. Before joining Mockingbird, Ms. Curtis worked for 15 years with Steven Spielberg on movies including \u003ci\u003eSchindler's List\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaving Private Ryan\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMinority Report\u003c\/i\u003e. Prior to Ms. Curtis joining the company, Ms. Lynn produced independent films under the Mockingbird banner including \u003ci\u003eNine Lives\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMother and Child\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Jane Austen Book Club\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eMy Father's Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e is Mockingbird's first feature in animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 11.73 x 9.81 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772473737504,"sku":"9781419767005","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6802d8c7b5edcf75a25a2f7066957e86.webp?v=1780406489","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-art-of-my-fathers-dragon-the-official-behind-the-scenes-companion-to-the-film-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}