The Art of Monsters, Inc. opens the door to Pixar's colorful archives of concept art, and to the endearing story of Monsters, Inc. Since the very first bedtime, children around the world have -known that once their parents tuck them into bed and shut the light, monsters lie waiting behind closet doors, ready to emerge. But what they don’t realize is that these monsters scare children because they have to. It’s their job. The newest film from Pixar Animation Studios, the people who brought you Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, and Toy Story 2, reveals the truth about monsters with the brilliant techniques that have earned them their reputation as a groundbreaking animation studio. The incredible body of artwork in this book was commissioned from the top artists, illustrators, and animators in the industry, and from it the ultimate visual approach of the film was defined. From sketches scribbled on napkins and quickly inked marker drawings to finished paintings and fabulous pastel color scripts, this behind-the-scenes artwork reveals the elaborate creative process behind the blockbuster film.
