Readers of this book learn graphic rendering skills quickly with the proven how-to approach that has made Lin the most successful teacher in the field. His method emphasizes speed, confidence, and relaxation, while incorporating many time-saving tricks of the trade.

From acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes Warner Bros.Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' epic sci-fi action adventurePacific Rim. When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, startedrising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of livesand consume humanity's resources for years. To combat the giantKaiju, a special weapon was devised: massive robots, calledJaegers, which are piloted by an international crew of soldiers inthe Pan Pacific Defense Corps. But even the Jaegers are provingnearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On theverge of defeat, two unlikely heroes—a washed up former pilot andan untested trainee—team up to pilot a legendary but seeminglyobsolete Jaeger on a mission to halt the mounting apocalypse. Pacific Rim: Man, Machines Monsters chronicles theproduction of the film with stunning concept art, captivatingphotography, and cast and crew de*ions of the shoot.

What do you getwhen you cross a snail with the Indianapolis 500? If you’reDreamWorks, then the result is Turbo, an uplifting—andgear-shifting—story about the ultimate underdog, delivered with thedigital mastery, storytelling skill, and spellbinding imagery we’vecome to expect from the studio behind the Shrek and Madagascar.

InWaltDisneyAnimationStudiosupcomingfilm,Frozen,thefearlessoptimistAnnasetsoffonanepicjourney—teamingupwithruggedmountainmanKristoff—tofindhersisterElsa,whoseicypowershavetrappedthekingdomofArendelleineternalwinter.EncounteringEverest-likeconditions,AnnaandKristoffbattletheelementsinaracetosavethekingdom.TheArtofFrozenfeaturesconceptartfromthemakingofthefilm—includingcharacterstudiesandsculpts,color*s,storyboards,andmore—alongsideinterviewswiththefilm'sartistsaboutthemakingofthiscomedy-adventure.

In the space of just a few years, Angry Birds has gone frombeing a beloved mobile game to an entire universe of entertainmentthat spans an astonishing range of media. From animation topublishing and even an upcoming feature film, the Angry Birdsexperience is becoming even more diverse and dynamic. For the first time, Angry Birds: Hatching a Universe takes youinside the creative process that has driven this boundlessexpansion and showcases the remarkable art being the Angry Birdsphenomenon. Featuring interviews with the key players at Rovio -the Finnish company behind the game - Angry Birds: Hatching aUniverse tells the make-or-break story of its initial success andthe continued innovation that has led to unforgettablecollaborations with institutions such as NASA, and the creation ofground-breaking games like Angry Birds Space. Filled with never-before-seen sketches, concept art, and othervisual treasures, along with in-depth insights into the creation ofeach aspect of the Angry Birds univer