The Art of Wish Hardcover

This stunning volume of the Disney Art of series is an exclusive look behind the scenes of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original feature film Wish. Released during the monumental 100th anniversary year of Disney Animation, this epic animated musical is deeply inspired by the studio's rich storytelling legacy and explores how the iconic wishing star came to be. Published by the art preservation masterminds at Chronicle Books, The Art of Wish is a highly coveted deluxe hardcover production chronicle. This spectacular retrospective volume brings together the definitive background painting galleries, character turnaround sheets, and environmental layouts that built the film's revolutionary, watercolor-inspired 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 Disney's visual development studios. Get an inside look at the making of this incredible film packed with a wealth of production extras, including insight on digital hand-painted rendering tools, character model sheets, and environmental layout designs. Follow Asha—an optimist with a sharp wit—and the boundless cosmic energy of Star as they stand against King Magnifico to save her community's dreams, and see how artists engineered the film's unique hybrid blending of timeless watercolor aesthetics and modern 3D digital depth. Every portfolio page is packed with professional-grade animation concept art lines, fine production sketches, color scripts, and insightful creator commentary.

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

Masterfully compiled by the creative staff with deep production text insight and interviews from directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn alongside chief creative officer Jennifer Lee, this volume stands as a testament to modern filmmaking. This essential reference manual is an absolute crown jewel addition for digital painters, storyboard artists, animation historians, and dedicated collectors of premium movie art books.