The Making of Fantastic Mr. Fox

The Making of Fantastic Mr. Fox is a lavishly illustrated behind-the-scenes look at Wes Anderson’s stop-motion film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved 1970 children’s book. This digital edition is a PDF download, so you get instant access after purchase and can begin exploring the artwork and interviews right away.

Published by Rizzoli in 2009, the book documents the creative journey behind the movie, from storyboards, notes, and sketches to the construction of puppets and sets. It also includes an introduction by Michael Specter and interviews with Liccy Dahl, Eric Anderson, Jason Schwartzman, and Wes Anderson himself.

Book Overview

The Making of Fantastic Mr. Fox is an authoritative companion to Wes Anderson’s first stop-motion feature. It combines original drawings, production photography, and in-depth conversations to show how the film expanded Roald Dahl’s classic story while remaining true to its spirit.

The material spans Anderson’s early visual ideas, the work of puppet makers and set builders, and the detailed planning seen in animator dope sheets. The book also includes photographs by Ray Lewis and Greg Williams, with design by Pentagram.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Wes Anderson’s storyboards, notes, and sketches for the film.
• A detailed look at the construction of the puppets and sets.
• Early artwork for the characters by Eric Anderson.
• Set photography by Ray Lewis and additional photographs by Greg Williams.
• Interviews with Liccy Dahl, Eric Anderson, Jason Schwartzman, and Wes Anderson.
• Animator dope sheets used to time puppet movements, plus pages from Alexandre Desplat’s score.

Why This Book Matters

The Making of Fantastic Mr. Fox captures a unique meeting of two visionary artists: Roald Dahl, whose 1970 book became a modern children’s classic, and Wes Anderson, who brought it to the screen through tens of thousands of individual stop-motion photographs. The book preserves the behind-the-scenes craft of a film that expanded Dahl’s original story with the approval of Liccy Dahl, Roald’s widow.

For fans of animation, film production, and Anderson’s work, the book offers a factual record of a creatively ambitious production.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can access the PDF and read it on compatible devices such as Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile phones.

The file is best viewed on screens that support standard PDF reading applications. Since this is a digital edition, you can begin reading immediately after your purchase is complete.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase?
Your PDF download is available immediately after checkout, and you can open it in any compatible PDF reader.

Will a physical book be shipped?
No. This is a digital download only, and no physical copy or shipping is involved.

Which devices can I use?
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most standard reading applications.

Begin your look behind the scenes of Fantastic Mr. Fox and explore the craftsmanship that brought the story to life.

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