The Art and Making of The Peanuts Movie

Name: The Art and Making of The Peanuts Movie
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781783293247
Price: 65.0 NZD
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By Jerry Schmitz

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Summary

In December 2015, the beloved Peanuts characters, including Snoopy and Charlie Brown, make their big-screen debut in a groundbreaking 3D CG-animated feature film. This book offers an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the film's creation while tracing the history of Peanuts across its many forms, providing an essential experience for fans and animation enthusiasts alike.
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Features, reviews and interviews in national press. Features, reviews and interviews in film, entertainment art and design. Review across film and entertainment websites. Promotion through social media and on Titan Books website. Peanuts will be released in the US on 6 November 2015 and the UK on 21 December.

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Film opens Boxing Day, December 26th

For the first time ever, in December 2015, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the gang we know and love from Charles Schulz's timeless Peanuts comic strip will be making their big-screen debut; like they've never been seen before in a CG-Animated Feature film in 3D.

This in-depth book goes behind the scenes of the movie-making process and takes a look at the history of Peanuts in all its incarnations. An experience not to be missed.

Jerry Schmitz is the author of Surf's Up: The Art and Making of... and The Art of Shrek Forever After. He also works as a PR, marketing, brand management, and awards consultant.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Animation Magazine praises the book as a "timeless treasure" filled with film development art, original comic strip material, and insights from key figures. Rotoscopers call it "awesome" and a must-have for the holiday season. Other reviews highlight its appeal to die-hard fans, animation lovers, and collectors alike, emphasising the detailed information, colourful art, and archival illustrations from over fifty years of Peanuts history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783293247

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 287.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 1310g

Pages: 184

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