Ramin Zahed Livres

Discover the world of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in this stunning collection of art. The book is packed with concept art, final designs, and artist commentary plus previously unseen storyboards. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that's the first of its kind. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse where more than one wears the mask. Unmasking the artistry behind the hotly-anticipated movie, the book contains concept art, sketches, storyboards and will give you fascinating insights into the creative process

A stunning book exploring the art of Sergio Pablos' animated Christmas original, Klaus.

Explore the enchanting realm of J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, where readers encounter a diverse array of magnificent creatures and fantastic beasts. This immersive experience delves into the unique characteristics, habitats, and magical qualities of these extraordinary beings, showcasing their significance within the wizarding universe. Perfect for fans and newcomers alike, this journey highlights the wonder and imagination that defines Rowling's beloved world.

The Art of VIVO' will give readers a behind-the-scenes look at VIVO, the first-ever musical from Sony Pictures Animation, including exclusive concept art, character designs, storyboards and commentary from the award-winning filmmaking team. 0 VIVO, an animated musical adventure featuring all-new original songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the Broadway smash Hamilton, whose flair for mashing up musical styles will give the film a wholly unique and contemporary sound. This incredible story about music and friendship will take audiences on an epic adventure to gorgeous and vibrant locations never before seen in animation.

This beautifully illustrated book revisits the classic film The Iron Giant, with unprecedented access to rarely seen development art and storyboards from the Warner Bros. archives. In director Brad Bird's beloved and critically acclaimed 1999 movie The Iron Giant, an inquisitive young boy named Hogarth Hughes forms a powerful friendship with a robot visitor from outer space. Set in the days of the Cold War, the film follows the adventures of Hogarth and the Iron Giant as they try to escape a town's hysteria, a shady government agent, and the US military. The Iron Giant is considered one of the classic animated gems of the era, offering a beautiful mix of hand-drawn and CG animation. In celebration of the timeless legacy of the film, Warner Bros. released a special remastered Signature Edition featuring two new scenes. The book takes an in-depth look at the making of this modern classic, featuring interviews with the director and the talented members of the creative team who worked endless hours to bring their vision to the big screen. Including never-before-seen images, concept art, backgrounds, and storyboards, this volume provides fascinating insight into the creative process, in addition to offering a sneak peek at some of the alternative images and plotlines the filmmakers considered before coming up with the final version of the movie. Showcasing the brilliant work of Brad Bird and his team of masterful artists, this book is a wonderful testament to the enduring magic of this animated classic

Delving into the creative process, this beautifully illustrated book offers an insider's look at LAIKA's latest stop-motion film. It showcases the artistry and craftsmanship involved in animation, featuring concept art, character designs, and behind-the-scenes insights that highlight the innovative techniques used in bringing the story to life. Perfect for fans of animation and filmmaking, it celebrates the magic and meticulous work that defines LAIKA's unique storytelling approach.

This unusual coming of age story is set in Tehran, right before and after the 1979 revolution, which replaced the ShahÂ’s westernized regime with the rule of Moslem fundamentalists. The storyÂ’s narrator is a 12-year-old boy with an overactive imagination, who is in love with all things American and is surrounded by tight-knit web of eccentric relatives. In his chaotic world, street dogs give profound advice; otherworldly jins co-exist with humans; and an ancient culture lives side by side with the daily rhythms of American pop songs and sitcoms. Despite its exotic milieu, the characters and events of the book will seem strangely familiar to all of us who have lived through the difficult process of growing up. This may be an Iranian family, but readers everywhere will be able to identify with the narrator's rivalries with his brother, the summertime car trips, the painful pangs of first love, disastrous dinner parties at home, and the dark shadows that death casts on daily life. The book also gives readers a colorful account of living through a difficult political climate through the eyes of a young boy; a perspective beyond what appears on TV news and daily headlines, and an interesting comment on the role of American pop culture in a Third World country.

The official behind-the-scenes art book for five-time Academy Award–nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon’s stunning animated fantasy adventure My Father’s Dragon , inspired by the classic children’s novel.Foreword by Bonnie Curtis and Julie LynnThe Art of My Father’s Dragon documents the production of Cartoon Saloon’s ( The Secret of Kells , Song of the Sea , The Breadwinner , Wolfwalkers ) and Mockingbird Pictures’ Netflix-exclusive fantasy feature. Inspired by Ruth Stiles Gannett’s timeless children’s classic, My Father’s Dragon tells the story of Elmer—a young boy struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother—who runs away in search of Wild Island, and a young dragon who waits to be rescued.Through exclusive commentary and interviews with Oscar-nominated director Nora Twomey ( The Breadwinner ), executive producers Tomm Moore and Meg LeFauve, and the world-renowned artists and crew of Cartoon Saloon, animation fans will discover the process behind bringing the ferocious beasts and mysterious locations of Elmer’s journey to life in beautiful 2D animation. Alongside never-before-seen production art and sketches, author and acclaimed animation journalist Ramin Zahed breaks down the process of translating the story from page to screen and introduces readers to the fantastical characters of Wild Island.

The official art book for the animated movie The Amazing Maurice, based on the Carnegie Medal-winning Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett