ART OF CARS

In the tradition of the smash hits Toy Story, A Bugs Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles comes the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios, Cars, the story of a race car who learns that its not all about the fast lane. (In fact, life begins at the off-ramp.) Offering an insiders view into the artistic development of Cars, this gorgeously illustrated book celebrates the whimsical yet painstaking research that fueled Pixars directors, production designers, and artists. Fascinating storyboards, full-color pastels, on-the-road snapshots, and hundreds of character sketches reveal the origins of Pixars charming and clever automobile-based world. Gleaned from the teams trips to racetracks and down the famed Route 66, The Art of Cars is as colorful as its memorable story and characters, making this book - the only movie tie-in for adults - a spirited ride down the road of a masterful animated feature film.