Wallace & Gromit A Close Shave

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Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave by Aardman Animations and Brian Sibley brings the beloved clay duo’s 1997 caper to the page in this first-edition hardcover. Every page bursts with stills and concept sketches that let fans linger over the studio’s signature stop-motion artistry.

The 175-page picture book retells the sheep-swirling adventure in brisk, laugh-out-loud prose ideal for bedtime sharing or grown-up nostalgia. Aardman’s quirky humour leaps off the heavy stock, while Sibley’s behind-the-scenes notes add fresh insight for animation buffs.

This copy arrives with a bright dust jacket and tight, unmarked binding from a smoke-free home. Clean, crisp pages turn easily—no dog ears, no scribbles—making it a shelf-ready treasure for collectors of British pop-culture memorabilia.

Perfect for young adults, adults, or any Wallace & Gromit completist hunting 1990s BBC Books rarities. Add this illustrated keepsake to your animation library before it vanishes like Shaun in the sidecar.