With an exclusive ex-libris / bookplate signed by the artist--only available from Stuart Ng Books!

The books are arriving at our store June 15th. Nico will be signing the ex-libris / bookplates the third week of June. We expect to ship pre-orders beginning June 22nd.

From the publisher:

This beautiful collection explores the creative spark behind some of animation's most well-known and beloved characters, as well as never-before-seen personal illustrative and sculptural pieces from world-renowned character designer Nico Marlet.

The work of Annie Award–winning character designer Nico Marlet spans more than three decades and multiple studios and has left a trail of the most iconic animated characters in the DreamWorks, Disney, Amblimation, and Pixar libraries.

Marlet has contributed to such notable films and television projects as Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Monsters Inc., and Ducktales, among many others.

In Boisterous Beasts & Deadly Dragons: The Art of Nico Marlet, his illustrations are entwined with reflections and quotes from well-known directors and studio heads, including Pete Docter, Dean DeBlois, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Bonnie Arnold, that showcase the lasting impact Marlet has left on the animation industry.

His never-before-told life story will complement the exclusive look at his personal works in both 2D and 3D mediums, giving readers a deeper appreciation of the well from which Marlet's creativity springs.

Written by Tracey Miller-Zarneke and Kristof Serrand
Foreword by Jack Black
Preface by Dean DeBlois