The Art of the Film: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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Step inside the world of the talented art departments who, led by Academy Award (R)-winning production designer Stuart Craig, were responsible for the creation of the unforgettable characters, locations and beasts in J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The Art of the Film, edited by concept artist Dermot Power, takes you on a magical journey through a design process every bit as wonderful as Newt Scamander's adventure in the wizarding world. Bursting with hundreds of production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, and matte paintings, and filled with unique insights about the filmmaking journey from Stuart Craig and the artists themselves, this sumptuous volume presents a visual feast for readers, and welcomes fans of the Harry Potter films into the world of the Academy Award (R)-nominated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Dermot Power began his working life as an artist for the acclaimed British comic 2000 AD, illustrating such flagship titles as Judge Dredd and Slaine. In 1997, he moved into the world of film, working as a concept artist on such films as Star Wars: Episode II and Episode VII, Batman Begins, the Harry Potter series and many projects with Tim Burton including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland, Dark shadows, Ms Peregrines Home for Unusual Children. He is currently a concept artist on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Originally from Ireland, he now lives in London with his partner and their son.

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