The Art of Wolfwalkers

Description

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), returns in 2020 with its latest feature, Wolfwalkers. This mythic tale tells the story of a young hunter named Robyn, who, while tracking down a pack of supposedly demonic wolves, is transformed into the very thing she and her father have been seeking to destroy. Filled with exclusive handdrawn 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. Through exclusive commentary and interviews with cast and crew, including Cartoon Saloon cofounder and codirector of Wolfwalkers Tomm Moore and codirector Ross Stewart, renowned animation critic and historian Charles Solomon showcases the craft and skill behind some of the most lovingly detailed and imaginative 2D animation currently being produced.

Charles Solomon is a lecturer in animation at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and is the author of more than a dozen books on the art and making of animated films and television specials. His recent credits include The Art of Toy Story 3, The Art andMaking of Peanuts Animation, The Art of Frozen, and The Song of the Sea Artbook, which he wrote in collaboration with Cartoon Saloon cofounder Tomm Moore.

"...a lavishly-illustrated book..."-- "Yahoo! Entertainment" "It's the next best thing to running away to the ancient Irish woods with your own wolf pack."-- "Animation Magazine" "The book, written by legendary animation historian Charles Solomon, is the perfect companion to the film and allows you to luxuriate in the artistry and craftsmanship of Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart's miraculous film."-- "Collider" "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"