Boisterous Beasts & Deadly Dragons

<P><B>This beautiful collection explores the creative spark behind some of animation’s most well-known and beloved characters, as well as never-before-seen personal illustrative and sculptural pieces from world-renowned character designer Nico Marlet</B></P><P>The work of Annie Award–winning character designer Nico Marlet spans more than three decades and multiple studios and has left a trail of the most iconic animated characters in the DreamWorks, Disney, Amblimation, and Pixar libraries.</P><P>Marlet has contributed to such notable films and television projects as <I>Ducktales</I>, <I>Balto</I>, <I>Monsters Inc</I>., <I>Kung Fu Panda</I>, and <I>How to Train Your Dragon </I>(for which he designed the iconic Toothless), among many others.</P><P>In <I>Boisterous Beasts & Deadly Dragons: The Art of Nico Marlet,</I> his illustrations are entwined with reflections and quotes from well-known directors and studio heads, including Pete Docter, Dean DeBlois, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Bonnie Arnold, that showcase the lasting impact Marlet has left on the animation industry.</P><P>His never-before-told life story will complement the exclusive look at his personal works in both 2D and 3D mediums, giving readers a deeper appreciation of the well from which Marlet’s creativity springs.</P>