Alien Race: Visual Development of an Intergalactic Adventure (Hardcover)

Peter Chan

ISBN 10: 1933492309 / ISBN 13: 9781933492308

Published by Design Studio Press, Culver City, 2009

About this Item

Hardcover. * The alien bio-lab has appeared at the United Nations building in New York City. We, the human race, have been invited to compete in the most popular Alien Race in the universe. As they develop the visuals for the great competition, let this gifted team of concept designers carry you away with their brilliant imagination, transport you to unique off-world racing environments, and introduce you to never-before-seen genetically engineered racing creatures. Created from the best D.N.A. available in the universe, each racing animal will amaze you more than the last and each treacherous environment will seem like a walk in the park compared to the next one. Soon, you will be imagining yourself as one of the riders - flying, running, jumping, bumping, and blocking your way to the finish line! The alien bio-lab has appeared at the United Nations building in New York City. We, the human race, have been invited to compete in the most popular Alien Race in the universe. This title introduces you to the genetically engineered racing creatures. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alien Race: Visual Development of an Intergalactic Adventure (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Design Studio Press, Culver City
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933492309
• ISBN 13: 9781933492308
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Chan, Peter; Pichetrungsi, Justin; Tenery, Thomas; Robertson, Scott
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Alien Race is an illustrated narrative of an original science fiction tale. 

Three Art Center College of Design entertainment design students discuss the process of and develop the visuals for one of the most unique stories today - combining action, adventure and captivating art to introduce the reader to the fascinating world of concept design.

About the Author

Henry Selick is the director of such acclaimed animated films as THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. MOONGIRL, Henry Selick's first book for children, is based on the award-winning short film of the same name. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
Peter Chan has designed and storyboarded numerous films, including LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS, HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, and ANTZ. About MOONGIRL, he says, ""Collaborating with Henry Selick was a great opportunity. Creating the visuals for the film and book was thoroughly enjoyable because this story has such heart and imagination."" Peter Chan lives on San Juan Island in Washington State.
Courtney Booker's paintings have been exhibited in galleries around the U.S. She also works in the animated film industry, most recently on the feature films FINDING NEMO and THE INCREDIBLES. This is her first book. She lives in Portland, Oregon.