The Art of the Book of Life

He created the multiple Annie & Emmy award winning animated television series El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera for Nickelodeon. The author lives in Los Angeles, CA . Born in Mexico City and raised in Tijuana, Jorge Gutierrez has completed various films, cartoons, illustrations and paintings exploring

About the Author Born in Mexico City and raised in Tijuana, Jorge Gutierrez has completed various films, cartoons, illustrations and paintings exploring his love affair with Mexican pop and folk culture. He created the multiple Annie & Emmy award winning animated television series El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera for Nickelodeon. The author lives in Los Angeles, CA

This volume is an inspirational behind-the-scenes look at the making of the animated feature film The Book of Life, from visionary producer Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth) and director Jorge R. A tale packed with adventure, The Book of Life celebrates the power of friendship and family, and the courage to follow your dreams.To determine whether the heart of humankind is pure and good, two godlike beings engage in an otherworldly wager during Mexico's annual Day of the Dead celebration. They tether two friends, Manolo and Joaquin, into vying for the heart of the beautiful and fiercely independent Maria, with comical and sometimes dangerous consequences. Gutierrez (El Tigre: T

Wonderful, vibrant and a bit quirky Parka [[VIDEOID:mo3R8XGZ82AO5GA]]Here's the artbook for director Jorge R Gutierrez's 3D animated film The Book of Life. Gutierrez was born in Mexico City and raised in Tijuana, and in this 192-page hardcover artbook, you'll see that the inspiration for this film comes from his hometown and the rich history of Mexico.Highlights of the book are the designs for the characters and environment.As far as character design. Gorgeous, beautiful and mesmerizing After seeing the movie, my daughter, who is an illustrator, told me about how most animated movies usually have an "Art of" book that comes out soon after the film. Being a lifelong lover of Mexico and its culture, especially all things Dios de los Muertos, I immediately checked Amazon, and two days later, my book arrived! This is a large, beautifully rendered book worthy of any prominent spot in my home. I'v. If you only buy one "Art of" book this year make it this one.There's a review here with a video of a guy flipping through the whole book so no one's gonna top that, but I'm just adding my two cents that this book is gorgeous and a must-have for anyone in visual development. It's amazing to see the intricacy and level of detail that went into every aspect of this film's design. What's most striking to me is how closely the final film actually stuck to t