The Art of Kung Fu Panda 3 - Hardcover

Miller-Zarneke, Tracey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 160887494X ISBN 13: 9781608874941

Publisher: Insight Editions, 2015

Synopsis

Featuring concept art as well as exclusive interviews with the movie’s cast and crew, The Art of Kung Fu Panda 3 offers a behind-the-scenes look at DreamWorks Animation’s third installment in the popular Kung Fu Panda film series.

Legendary warrior Po the giant panda returns to the big screen in DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 3, the third installment of the film series that has charmed viewers and critics worldwide. The Art of Kung Fu Panda 3 will provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie, with concept art, character designs, interviews with key animation talent, and more. Offering insight into the incredible skill and effort that has gone into the film from start to finish, this comprehensive book will be a must-have for fans everywhere.

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About the Author

TRACEY MILLER-ZARNEKE has long been fascinated with the world of animation, way beyond her credited roles on the feature films Meet the Robinsons, Chicken Little, and The Emperor’s New Groove. She has previously authored eight books on the art of animation, including the first two books in The Art of Kung Fu Panda series, The Art and Making of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Art of Planes, and The Art of How to Train Your Dragon. Tracey worked as technical editor for the second edition of the textbook Producing Animation and as an editorial advisor for Directing for Animation. She also serves on the board of directors for the organization Women in Animation. In the non-animated realm, Tracey lives in Los Angeles and channels her creative energy into work as a writer and playtime with her two sons.

From the Back Cover

Legendary warrior Po the giant panda returns to the big screen in DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 3, the third installment of the film series that has charmed viewers and critics worldwide. When Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!

In the third installment of the beloved action-packed franchise, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, and other original cast members are joined by newcomers Bryan Cranston, Kate Hudson and J.K. Simmons. Kung Fu Panda 3 is directed by Academy Award®–nominee Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni.

The Art of Kung Fu Panda 3 provides an insightful look at the making of the third chapter in the beloved animated franchise. Included in this exclusive behind-the-scenes look is a rich selection of concept art, character backgrounds, design inspirations, and interviews with key members of the creative team. A testament to the hard work, talent, and imagination of the artists who created this hilarious yet poignant comedy-adventure, The Art of Kung Fu Panda 3 will take readers through Po’s most epic quest yet.

Kung Fu Panda 3 © 2016 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. All Rights Reserved.

Edition details

• Publisher: Insight Editions
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 160887494X
• ISBN 13: 9781608874941
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168