The Art of The Mitchells vs. the Machines Hardcover

Connected is a comedy about an everyday family's struggle to relate while technology rises up around the world! Published by the premium art preservation curators at Abrams Books, The Art of The Mitchells vs. the Machines is a highly sought-after, deluxe hardcover production chronicle detailing the visual evolution of the hit Netflix film. This massive studio portfolio brings together the definitive concept art galleries, early character designs, raw production sketches, and sequential storyboards that built the film's revolutionary, mixed-media hand-drawn look and vibrant "Katie-vision" visual aesthetic.

Spanning a monumental 160 pages of vivid, high-contrast visual layouts and full-color archive stock, this comprehensive chronicle presents an unmatched look behind the scenes of Sony Pictures Animation's creative development pipelines. Get an inside look at how the filmmakers were able to bring this fresh, new vision to the screen packed with a wealth of production extras, including insight on the specialized digital watercolor rendering tools, robotic design blueprints, and expressive comic-book overlays. Follow Katie, Rick, Linda, Aaron, and Monchi the pug as they try to save humanity from a sudden global tech apocalypse, accompanied by exclusive, in-depth commentary from the creative minds who shaped the look of modern animation. Every reference 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 with extensive text and behind-the-scenes stories from director/co-writer Michael Rianda and co-director/co-writer Jeff Rowe (alumni of the team behind Emmy Award-winning Gravity Falls), alongside visionary producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (the innovative minds behind The Lego Movie and the Academy Award-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), this volume stands as a masterpiece in contemporary filmmaking. This essential reference manual is an absolute crown jewel addition for digital painters, storyboard artists, cartoon historians, and dedicated collectors of premium animation art books.