The Art of My Father's Dragon Hardcover

From Abrams Books comes the official behind-the-scenes art book for five-time Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon’s stunning animated fantasy adventure My Father’s Dragon, streaming exclusively on Netflix. Inspired by Ruth Stiles Gannett’s timeless children’s classic novel, this breathtaking feature film keeps the magic of traditional hand-drawn 2D animation alive. Published by the premium art preservation curators at Abrams Books, The Art of My Father's Dragon is a highly sought-after deluxe hardcover studio archive that documents the meticulous illustration process of one of the world's most acclaimed storytelling teams.

Spanning a monumental 184 pages of vivid, high-contrast visual layouts and full-color heavyweight archival stock, this comprehensive chronicle presents an unmatched look inside the creative engine of Cartoon Saloon (the masterminds behind The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner, and Wolfwalkers) alongside Mockingbird Pictures. Get an inside look at the making of this incredible fantasy film packed with a wealth of production extras, including never-before-seen production art, character turnaround sheets, and environmental layout designs. Follow Elmer—a young boy struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother—as he runs away in search of Wild Island, and discover the gorgeous 2D visual framework built to bring the young dragon Boris to life. Every archive page is packed with professional-grade production sketches, color scripts, background art boards, and insightful creator commentary.

Individual chapters compile spectacular visual layouts, character designs, and worldbuilding portfolios:

Masterfully compiled by acclaimed animation journalist Ramin Zahed, featuring exclusive commentary and interviews with Oscar-nominated director Nora Twomey (The Breadwinner), executive producers Tomm Moore and Meg LeFauve, and the world-renowned artists and crew of Cartoon Saloon, this volume stands as a testament to modern traditional animation. This essential reference manual is an absolute crown jewel addition for digital painters, storyboard artists, illustration historians, and dedicated collectors of premium animation art books.