This was a Dreamworks character designer's copy, referenced often, and the pages fall open, the text block sags, however the sewn binding is sound and the book and dustjacket are still generally attractive. An inexpensive reading copy for one's studio.

The artbook for one of the best features to come out of Dreamworks Animation. Over 400 illustrations: concept art, storyboards, character designs, color keys, and architectural plans. Artwork by Devin Crane, Patrick Mate, Craig Kellman, Richard Daskas, David James, Foreword by Stephen Colbert.

From the publisher:

This spectacular, full-color book celebrates DreamWorks Animation's first film using groundbreaking InTru 3D that transports the world of stereoscopic animation to a bold new level. The original story reinvents the classic monster movie into an entertaining modern-day action comedy.

This lavishly illustrated volume features more than 400 images of concept art, character design, and architectural plans; insider information about the creative process behind developing the story and the characters; descriptions of the animating, rigging, surfacing and lighting processes; and creating an all-new 3D environment. The Art of Monsters vs. Aliens is a book for anyone who loves moviemaking, animation, art and big blue gobs of superheroes.