An unprecedented look behind the curtain of the preeminent stop-motion studio, this comprehensive volume is brimming with exclusive artwork, photography, and interviews with key creatives.

In this rare glimpse at LAIKA’s 500,000-square-foot dream factory, read how the visionaries of the renowned stop-motion studio bring LAIKA’s handcrafted films to life one frame at a time. Stunning new puppet photography, never-before-seen artwork, and interviews with the studio’s community of storytellers take readers on an unforgettable tour through the studio’s key people, places, and processes, from script development to production design, puppet fabrication, 3D face printing, animation, and visual effects.

Featuring a double-page gatefold measuring nearly three feet wide ( see preview image further below ), this expansive illustrated publication on the illustrious studio reveals LAIKA’s innovations in stop-motion filmmaking over the last two decades, from Kubo and the Two Strings to ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Coraline, Missing Link, and Wildwood.

This in-depth coverage on LAIKA is not only an utterly fascinating peek into the marvelous creative processes that culminated in the studio’s many wonderful films, but also a celebration of all the brilliant and talented artists and craftsman who make it all possible. While enjoyment and appreciation of LAIKA’s movies do not require any prerequisite, a thoughtful read of this book will surely make the viewing experience immeasurably better. My highest recommendations.

Also be sure to check out my art book reviews for LAIKA’s films like Kubo and the Two Strings, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls andMissing Link.

I will also be picking up the art book for Wildwood when it is released in October, so look out for my review then.

“LAIKA: The Magic Behind a Stop-Motion Dream Factory″ book details :

– Dimensions – 9.3 x 0.95 x 11.22 inches
– Hard cover
– 240 pages, full color

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