Frenzied Fauna: From A to Z [Hardcover]

Michel Gagne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2001

Here is another visual feast from award-winning artist Michel Gagne. His sixth book, Frenzied Fauna: From A to Z, presents an alphabetical tour of the animal kingdom -- warped through Gagne's vivid Imagination, that is. Never before has there been a menagerie so wild, wonderful, winsome -- and weird.

Hardcover, 8" x 10", Full Color, 32 Pages

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About the Author

Michel Gagne was born in Québec, Canada, in 1965. He studied animation at Sheridan College School of Visual Arts in Ontario, Canada.

In 1985, he began a highly successful career drawing characters and special effects for animated and live-action feature films. His 3 ½ minute independent short film Prelude to Eden is a favorite among animation students and teachers and has played in festivals throughout the world. Michel was honored by the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA Hollywood, with four Annie Award nominations. He continues to design and consult on major motion pictures.

In addition to his film work, Michel is a dedicated fine artist who sculpts, paints and creates mixed media works. He started his own publishing company, GAGNE International Press, in 1998, and has since written, illustrated and published six hardcover books. Michel lives peacefully with his family in Southern California. He is currently writing and illustrating a comic book series entitled Zed, and has several more hardcover books in the works.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Gagne International (November 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966640497
• ISBN-13: 978-0966640496
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michel Gagné was born in Québec, Canada. He studied animation at Sheridan College School of Visual Arts in Ontario, Canada and in 1985, began a highly successful artistic career.

Renowned for his unique vision, Michel has lent his talent to several animation companies, such as Don Bluth Studios, Warner Bros., Disney, Pixar, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, etc. His creative work can be seen in over twenty feature films including "The Iron Giant", "Osmosis Jones" and "Ratatouille". His short films are favorites among animation students and teachers, and have played in festivals throughout the world. He was honored by the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, with four Annie Award nominations. He continues to create animation, special effects and conceptual designs for companies all over the world.

Michel is also very active in the publishing world having written and illustrated over a dozen books, as well as several comics. His work has been published by DC Comics, Image Comics, Random House as well as Michel's own imprint, GAGNE International Press.

Among his other creative endeavors, Michel has experimented in a variety of projects in various media including video games, art shows (paintings, sculptures and mixed-media), trading card games, etc.

Simply put, Michel loves what he does!

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something worth buying, December 11, 2003

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Matthew (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frenzied Fauna: From A to Z (Hardcover)

Yet another book by author/artist Michel Gagne'. I have them all and this one did not disappoint. I like it my wife likes it and my kids cant put it down. The drawings are what to expect from Mr. Gagne', his style his art his unique way of doing a book. I would recommend this to anyone who has loved his past books.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cute kids book, December 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Frenzied Fauna: From A to Z (Hardcover)

Although the layout and drawing skills of the artist are sub-par, this book will amuse your children (although it's for 6 and under). What it lacks in imagination, it makes up for in a childs interest in monsters. Cute for a quick read, but not one for the library.