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Ramin Zahed’s The Art of DreamWorks Animation is a 323-page visual celebration of the studio’s most beloved films, from Shrek to How to Train Your Dragon. This 2014 paperback overflows with hundreds of concept sketches, storyboards, and finished artwork, making it an essential reference for animation students, film fans, and fantasy-art lovers alike.
Every page reveals the creative alchemy behind DreamWorks’ blockbusters: color scripts, character turnarounds, and matte-painting secrets straight from the artists’ desks. The generous layout lets the illustrations breathe, while concise captions trace each movie’s evolution from first scribble to final frame.
The book itself is in very good condition—clean, unmarked pages and a tight binding ensure it will survive countless browsing sessions. Light cover scuffs and minor edge wear are the only signs of its previous life, keeping the price friendly without sacrificing display quality.
Grab this richly illustrated guide and bring home the magic of DreamWorks animation art for readers ages 9 to 90.