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The Art of Up (Pixar Animation) (Hardcover)

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After Toy Story, Ratatouille, WALL E, and other award-winning blockbusters, where else could Pixar Animation Studios go but UP? Their latest film is the heartwarming story of Carl Fredrickson (voiced by Ed Asner), a 78-year-old widower who feels that life has passed him by until a twist of fate takes him on a journey across the globe. UP is set to take off on May 29, 2009. The Art of UP contains more than 250 pieces of concept art developed for the feature, including storyboards, full-color pastels, digital and pencil sketches, character studies, color scripts, and more. Quotes from the director, artists, animators, and production team reveal the sky-high creativity that elevated this whimsical film to new heights.

About the Author

Tim Hauser has been a writer, creative executive, and producer in animation for over 20 years. He lives in Los Angeles.

Pete Docter is the director of UP and Monsters, Inc., and the co-writer of Toy Story and Toy Story 2.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books (May 27, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811866025
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811866026
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,570 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars More for the Pixar fans, May 23, 2009
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If you're still wondering about the real story of Pixar's Up, this book provides very good clues (or spoilers). I'll just say it's about Carl, the old man, going on a journey in search for meaning to his life. The directive from the top was to make Up "the studio's most emotive film to date".

Tim Hauser has provided a good writeup into design style and production process of the movie. There's talk on the story arc, themes, the characters and a bit on the artistic side of production, like visiting a jungle for the research. The Pixar story team provided lots of quotes giving great insight into the story process. On the technical side to animating, nothing much is mentioned.

The challenge for this movie is aimed at simplicity. The character designs are based on simple shapes like squares (Carl), ovals (Russell, balloons), bullets (dogs), etc. I've the impression there are less sets and characters compared to other Pixar movies. There seem to be only the city, the sky (flying objects) and the jungle (big). You can see the focus is going to be on the characters.

The art included are character designs, storyboards, color scripts and few environmental paintings. Descriptions for the illustrations come in the form of quotes. There are lots of character sketches for the main characters, Carl, Russell and the house. Readers looking for the plot will find that in Lou Romano's colour scripts. It seems that there's a new (to me) character designer, Daniel López Muñoz, doing plenty of character sketches.

What you're not going to see are film stills, background paintings and pastels. No idea why but the number of background paintings always pales in comparison to non-Pixar art books. And there's only one pastel painting from Dominque Louis. I miss the pastel paintings included in earlier movie art books.

This book is really more for Pixar fans.

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"Hey this doesn't look like one of Pixar's better art book is it?", a colleague remarks to me. Another goes "Not the kind of style I like". Well, I guess it's not for everyone but here are the pictures you can see for yourself. =)

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There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great "art-of" book, June 9, 2009
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Despite some critical reviews here (which I can understand their specific complaints, entirely), I find this book to be very gratifying. As an artist working in the field of illustration and animation (see my books, REJECTS, SKETCH INFECTUS - [...]), I find this book to be hitting the peak of "art-of animation" books. There is just enough to keep me interested and inspired, and if you've seen the film, it's a great supplement. Pixar keeps the art genuine and inspired, and this book shows exactly where their mindset is.

Bravo.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE UP!, December 28, 2009
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I love this art book. This book is a must have for any "UP" fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Up
Great book; details what creating such a great film entails. Lots of creative people with creative ideas. I highly recommend this as a gift and/or keep for yourself.
Published 5 months ago by Dina Maria Loukota

5.0 out of 5 stars A view onto the Animator's Desk
This book gives a unique look into the Pixar Studios and the creative process that brings so many wonderful films to life. A must if you are an animation fan.
Published 7 months ago by Welbourne F. Bronaugh III

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! Just as good as the other PIXAR ART OF books...maybe even better!
My friend ALBERT LOZANO contributed alot of GREAT art as did the whole PIXAR staff. There is an understanding of GREAT character design here that no other computer animation... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Richard J. Goldschmidt

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic read
A wonderful book from start to finish, really shows how much effort, thought and love they put into the film.
Published 8 months ago by Daniel M. Luvisi

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic and Different Book for a Fantastic and Different Movie!
Up is a different sort of movie than is commonly made by anyone much less Pixar. The themes addressed in the film are gut wrenching as well as inspiring, and to really gain... Read more
Published 8 months ago by AlreadyDead

2.0 out of 5 stars Lacks some of the most interesting renderings
Although this book contains many excellent examples of concept art, a few of the most interesting renderings were not included. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Easton Reader

2.0 out of 5 stars Two stars for Pixar Art,... not for book.
The makers of these books had better start doing something different with these books. They have become boring and old hat. Read more
Published 8 months ago by JetPak

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