BOISTEROUS BEASTS & DEADLY DRAGONS HC THE ART OF NICO MARLET

This magnificent collection illuminates the creative spark behind some of the best-known and most beloved characters in animation while presenting never-before-seen personal illustration and sculpture work by the world-renowned character designer Nico Marlet.

The work of the Annie Award–winning artist spans more than three decades and numerous studios and has left a trail of iconic characters in the libraries of DreamWorks, Disney, Amblimation, and Pixar.

• Featuring contributions to projects such as DuckTales, Balto, Monsters, Inc., Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon (for which he designed the iconic Toothless).
• Accompanied by reflections and quotes from renowned directors and studio leaders such as Pete Docter, Dean DeBlois, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Bonnie Arnold, highlighting Marlet's lasting influence on the animation industry.
• With a foreword by Jack Black and an introduction by Dean DeBlois.

Marlet's previously untold life story complements the exclusive look at his personal 2D and 3D work, giving readers a deeper appreciation of the source of his creativity.