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New Steve Jobs Book To Be Published March 24th

March 2, 2015 by Samad Rizvi 1 Comment

New Steve Jobs Book To Be Published March 24th

In the months following the tragic death of Steve Jobs in 2011, there was news of several books dedicated to retelling the story of the iconic figure’s life. The biggest book of them all, though, was Steve Jobs, written by Walter Isaacson with the full cooperation of Jobs along with his family and colleagues.  Now, a new book is on the way, and again, the writers had inside access to those who collaborated with Jobs, including Pixar’s John Lasseter and Ed Catmull. Mossgreen Childrens Books can guide you how to publish book. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Apple, Becoming Steve Jobs, Bob Iger, Ed Catmull, Eddy Cue, John Gruber, John Lasseter, Jony Ive, Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs, Tim Cook

First Look: ‘Art Of Inside Out’ Hardcover

February 17, 2015 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

First Look: ‘Art Of Inside Out’ Hardcover

There is no debate as to the sheer beauty of the visuals seen in Pixar’s films – from the animation to the lighting, each sequence is stacked with tiny details that warrant repeat viewings to fully appreciate. During the development cycle of the films, an extraordinary amount of conceptual artwork is drawn up by the talented artists at the studio. The film’s art books are the best in-depth look into the gorgeous art we would otherwise rarely see. After the break, take a look at the cover of the upcoming Art of Inside Out book! [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Books, Inside Out Tagged With: Amy Poehler, Art of Inside Out, Chronicle Books, Inside Out, Inside Out Art Book, Pete Docter

“Creativity, Inc,” New Book From Pixar President Ed Catmull Now Available

April 8, 2014 by Samad Rizvi 1 Comment

“Creativity, Inc,” New Book From Pixar President Ed Catmull Now Available

Pixar is one of the most secretive studios in Hollywood, and it is one of the few that is actually very good at maintaining that level of secrecy, an incredible feat for the age of the Internet, Facebook, and Twitter. Although we know the story about how the studio was formed and its process for developing films, there is quite a bit about the inner workings of Pixar that we still do not know. Today, a new book by Pixar’s president, Ed Catmull, was released, and it is packed with fascinating stories about the studio!

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Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Amy Wallace, Creativity Inc, Ed Catmull

Ed Catmull: Pixar Has Made Mistakes

March 13, 2014 by Samad Rizvi 4 Comments

Ed Catmull: Pixar Has Made Mistakes

Creativity, Inc., the upcoming book from Pixar President (and studio co-founder) Ed Catmull, is set to be released next month, which has Catmull discussing his writing and contemplating his time at the famed animation studio. Yesterday, we shared a fantastic excerpt from the book discussing the Braintrust at the studio, which is so integral to the film development process. Today, read about his philosophy of mistakes, and his acknowledgment that Pixar has made some.

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Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Creativity Inc, Ed Catmull, Pixar Mistakes

Review: “Movies R Fun” From Pixar’s Josh Cooley Is A Clever Nod To Famous Film Moments

February 28, 2014 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

Review: “Movies R Fun” From Pixar’s Josh Cooley Is A Clever Nod To Famous Film Moments

Josh Cooley is a story supervisor at Pixar who has worked several of the studio’s films, such as The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Up, and even contributed a voice to the recent TV special, Toy Story OF TERROR! Like many of us humans, though, he has other interests as well. He has collaborated with Chronicle Books to release a great little book which celebrates famous moments in film through clever artwork. The result is creative and humorous – get a preview after the break!

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Filed Under: Books, Reviews Tagged With: Chronicle Books, Josh Cooley, Movies R Fun, Movies R Fun Review

Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull Provides Inside Look At Studio In Upcoming Book

November 14, 2013 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull Provides Inside Look At Studio In Upcoming Book

The history of Pixar is a tale that has been told often because of its incredible story. The studio was on the brink of failure for a number of years before the release of Toy Story catapulted the company into a serious player in Hollywood. Now, as a result of an incredible number of hits in its short history, there is no other studio that is held to higher standards than Pixar. There have been a few excellent books written on Pixar (e.g. The Pixar Touch), but they have always been authored by outside sources. Random House has announced that studio co-founder Ed Catmull has penned a book about the studio and it will be arriving in bookstores next year!

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Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Creativity Inc, Ed Catmull

‘Art of Monsters University’ Gets A New Cover Featuring Stunning Concept Art

February 28, 2013 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

‘Art of Monsters University’ Gets A New Cover Featuring Stunning Concept Art

As viewers, we do not get to see a thorough look at the behind-the-scenes process on Pixar films. Special features on Blu-ray/DVD releases and featurettes shared online give us but a glimpse of the years of work and thousands of pieces of artwork that are drafted up by those working on the film. The “Art of…” books for Pixar films shine a light on the concept art and other pieces of pre-production artwork, showcasing them on big glossy pages in a beautiful oversized hardcover. The art book for Monsters University is up next and its cover design was just updated with stunning new concept art, which you can see after the break!

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Filed Under: Books, Concept Art, Monsters University Tagged With: Art of Monsters University, Chronicle Books

“The Art of Monsters University” Cover Revealed

December 14, 2012 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

“The Art of Monsters University” Cover Revealed

Chronicle Books and Pixar have worked together for over a decade to deliver art books filled with gorgeous pre-production artwork created during the development of films from the animation powerhouse. Years are devoted to exploring ideas in art form at the studio, so getting a chance to take a peek at the behind-the-scenes process is often awe-inspiring. With Monsters University on deck for release this summer, that means another art book will be making its way to stores. Actually, The Art of Monsters University was recently listed for pre-order, giving us a look at the possible cover for the book. Take a look at it after the break!

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Filed Under: Books, Monsters University Tagged With: Art of Monsters University, Dan Scanlon, John Lasseter, Karen Paik, Pete Docter, The Art of Monsters University

Book Review: Poster Art of the Disney Parks

August 14, 2012 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

Book Review: Poster Art of the Disney Parks

Through Disneyland, Walt Disney wanted to transport park visitors to a different era filled with joy and free from the harsh realities that daily life brings. To set the tone, he found attraction posters to be a gateway for children and adults to connect with happy memories of the past and fun-filled potential for the future. Experts believe that although the process of screen printing to bring these posters to life was not cheap, Walt felt it was essential to give guests the full experience – combine the posters with the attractions themselves and those of all ages would find themselves immersed in their surroundings at all times, with little opportunity for the mind to wander away from enjoying “the happiest place on Earth.”Check this to see what is involved in a normal printing service. Disney Editions has released “Poster Art of the Disney Parks” to celebrate that aspect of visiting the parks and it is without a doubt a must-have. Large-format vinyl banners are an excellent alternative for capturing potential client’s attention in Orlando, Florida, while also conveying a message out to a broader audience. Most large format vinyl banners are generally turned around in 24 hours.

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Filed Under: Books, Disney, Disney Parks, Reviews Tagged With: Danny Handke, Disney Editions, Disney World Poster Art, Disneyland Poster Art, Poster Art of the Disney Parks, Tony Baxter, Vanessa Hunt

100 New Collectible Pixar Postcards Coming Soon

August 8, 2012 by Samad Rizvi Leave a Comment

100 New Collectible Pixar Postcards Coming Soon

Back in 2005, Chronicle Books released a Pixar postcard set in time for the studio’s 20th anniversary. The set contained 100 postcards featuring concept art from all of the feature films and short films that had been produced by the animation studio. Now, after a seven-year wait, Chronicle is set to release a Volume 2 in the series, with 100 all-new postcards with artwork from arguably some of Pixar’s greatest films. Find more details and the press release after the break! [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Books, Brave, Cars 2, Merchandise, Ratatouille, Toy Story 3, Up, WALL-E Tagged With: Art of Pixar Volume 2, Chronicle Books, Pixar Postcards

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