Fred Patten's Book Reviews

Book Review: The Art of Brave

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Art, Books, Films
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This new book celebrates in wonderful detail the art, rather than the making, of Pixar’s latest feature film.

Book Review: The Art of Madagascar 3

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: 2D, Art, Books, CG, Films
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This “making of” book takes an in-depth look at the concept and production art of DreamWorks’ upcoming animated feature, Madagascar 3.

Book Review - Anime’s Media Mix: Franchising Toys and Characters in Japan

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Anime, Books, Business
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Marc Steinberg’s book discusses the importance of character merchandising on the popularity and cultural influence of anime.

Book Review: Tashlinesque: The Hollywood Comedies of Frank Tashlin

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Books, Cartoons, Films, People, Short Films, Writing
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Fred Patten reviews the first American book devoted to the work of a master of comedy in both animated shorts and live-action features.

Book Review: Kevin Dart’s Looks That Kill by Elizabeth Ito

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Art, Books, Illustration, Short Films
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Fred Patten reviews Dart's unusual but delightful first in the Yuki 7 Gadget Girls series that combines an original secret-agent novel with a Flash-animation “complete movie trailer” DVD.

Book Review: The Art of Pixar

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Art, Books, Films, People
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Fred Patten reviews a must-have book for fans of Pixar's individual films and students of modern animation in general.

Book Review: When Magoo Flew: The Rise and Fall of Animation Studio UPA

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Adam Abraham’s new book smartly tells the story of UPA’s meteoric rise, eventual decline and lasting artistic and creative impact still felt today.

Book Review: The Art of The Secret World of Arrietty

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Fred Patten discusses Studio Ghibli's lush new book detailing the production art of their latest feature film.

Book Review: The Art of Puss In Boots

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If you enjoyed the movie, you will absolutely love this “making of” book. It answers questions that you didn’t know you had, and you'll want to see the movie again with a more knowledgeable eye.

Book Review: The Ballad of Rango: The Art and Making of an Outlaw Film

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Art, Books, Films
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Director Gore Verbinski and ILM give us a hefty volume crammed with full-color behind-the-scenes photos, production art and final renders.