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Discover the stunning animation behind the star-studded hit movie Rio and forthcoming Rio 2! This book is produced by Blue Sky Studios, the studio behind the "Ice Age" series and "Horton Hears a Who!"
A feast for the eyes, perfect for people interested in animation and art, with the beautiful backdrop of Rio de Janeiro!
From 20th Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios, the creators of "Ice Age" and "Horton Hears a Who!", the musical adventure comedy Rio told the story of how rare Spix's Macaws, Blu and Jewel met and fell in love during their adventure in Rio de Janeiro during the Carnival. In Rio 2, the pair journey with their three chicks to the Amazon rainforest in search of their wild roots. With over 300 pieces of concept art, character sketches, storyboards, and digital paintings, along with interviews with the key animation talent, this book reveals the artistry behind the 2 colorful movies.
Content[]
- "From 20th Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios, the creators of Ice Age and Horton Hears a Who!, the musical adventure comedy Rio told the story of how rare Blue Macaws Blu and Jewel met and fell in love in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival. In Rio 2, the pair journey with their 3 chicks to the Amazon jungle in search of their wild roots. With over 300 pieces of concept art, character sketches, storyboards, and digital paintings, along with interviews with the key animation talent, this book reveals the artistry behind the 2 colorful movies."
- ―Titan Books.
Limited Edition Version[]
Book signed by director Carlos Saldanha, with a Saldanha pen sketch of Blu’s head
A couple of days before the book's official release, Titan Books[1] announced a limited edition of this book. The book print run is limited to 500 copies featuring the following:
- Presented with a tipped-in-signature sheet featuring a full-color image of Nigel by Sergio Pablos. Signed by director Carlos Saldanha, with a Saldanha pen sketch of Blu’s head.
- The Exclusive tip-in sheet is signed by the film's director Carlos Saldanha.
- Features variant jacket design, exclusive to this edition.
Specifications[]
- Dimensions
- Paper stock & weight
- 140gsm Chinese GE matt art
- Special finishes
- Dustjacket - Scuff-free Matt lam + Spot UV
- Binding
- Case sewn
- Art
- Carla and Nigel perform by Greg Couch
- Dustjacket
- Santa Teresa by Kyle MacNaughton, with Blu and Jewel by David Dibble.
- 254 x 279mm / 11” x 10” (landscape); 192pp
Inset art (back cover): Riverboat on the Amazon River by Nathan Fowkes; Amazon celebration designed by Arden Chan, painted by Aidan Sugano; Book store color key designed by Peter Chan, painted by Thomas Cardone
- Signed
- Signed by director Carlos Saldanha, with a Saldanha pen sketch of Blu’s head
- Numbered
- Limited to 500 copies.
Limited Edition Version Gallery[]
Standard Edition Gallery[]
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The Art of Rio 2: Book Signing & Artist Panel[]
Meet the artists one-on-one as they share rare behind the scenes stories and sign copies of the new Art of Rio 2 book!
Featured Artists: Stephen P. Neary: Story Artist
April 12, 2014 Opening Reception / Apr 12, 3:00PM - 6:00PM
Event Schedule:
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm (Panel Presentation)
- 4:30pm - 5:00pm (Q&A)
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm (Signing)
$5 Admission at the door or FREE w/ purchase of the Art of Rio 2 book (seats are limited, standing room available).
Location:
Gallery Nucleus 210 East Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801