THE ART OF TOY STORY 3

Pixar's next leap forward will take viewers back to the story that started it all. This summer, Woody, Buzz, Rex, Slinky Dog, and thousands of toy soldiers alongside a surprising cast of new toys are set to return to the big screen in Toy Story 3. Internationally renowned animation historian Charles Solomon takes readers through the technical challenges, triumphs, and emotional hurdles that faced the Pixar team as they developed the toys' final adventure. The Art of Toy Story 3 includes an extended introduction showcasing the art and story development behind the first two films, a special gatefold of Toy Story 3 color scripts, as well as a gallery of over 250 pieces of concept art. This deluxe volume provides a memorable narrative of the entire Toy Story trilogy.

The book is a trove of color studies, character concepts, clay sculptures, and really gives, to me, one of the most thorough analysis of a PIXAR film in a long time. Some of the making-of books seem a bit hodge-podge, but this has an underlying narrative that gets you into the heads of those at PIXAR, as well as their latest creation.