The Art of Wolfwalkers

By Charles Solomon. Published by Abrams. 

Hardcover, 224 pages, Colour and B&W, 2020

The official behind-the-scenes art book for four-time Academy Award–nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon’s and their coproducer Melusine’s stunning animated fantasy adventure, WolfWalkers.
 
“The Art of WolfWalkers is an elaborate study by animation historian Charles Solomon, who likens the movie to the work of Disney’s old masters.” —SLATE
 
Foreword by James Baxter, director of Character Animation at Netflix
Afterword by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, directors of WolfWalkers
 
Cartoon Saloon, the Irish animation studio behind the Academy Award–nominated films The Secret of Kells (2009), Song of the Sea (2014), and The Breadwinner (2017), and their coproducer Melusine Productions, presents WolfWalkers, directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. This mythic tale tells the story of a young hunter named Robyn and her unlikely friendship with a wild girl living among wolves. Filled with exclusive hand-drawn sketches, paintings, interviews, and digital renderings that showcase Cartoon Saloon’s unique artistic style, The Art of WolfWalkers takes fans behind the scenes of one of animation’s most celebrated studios.
 
Through exclusive commentary and interviews with cast and crew, renowned animation critic and historian Charles Solomon showcases the craft and skill behind some of the most lovingly detailed and imaginative 2D animation currently being produced. The Art of WolfWalkers is a must-have for animation fans everywhere.