Animated Feature Film Academy Award nominees announced

This year's Academy Award nominees were announced this morning and we're pleased to share the three animated "making of" books that we've published from movies that made the list.


The Ballad of Rango: The Art and Making of an Outlaw Film

The Art of Puss in Boots

The Art of Kung Fu Panda 2

Visit the entire Film & Animation section of our online catalog, where you'll find some of your favorite films and characters along with a behind-the-scenes look at how these movies were made.


Which of the Featured Animated Films do you think will take home an Oscar? The Live awards show will be held on ABC Sunday, February 26th at 7pm (EST).

Illustration and animation

Animated films continue to attract audience members who enjoy humor and adventure. These books allow fans to see the illustrations and making of the movies from the artists themselves.

Art of Planet 51
Hardcover / $39.95 / 144 pages

Ballad of Rango
Hardcover / $39.95 / 156 pages

Art of Kung Fu Panda 2
Hardcover / $39.95 / 156 pages
Art of Shrek Forever After 
Hardcover / $24.95 / 144 pages 
The Art & Making of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Hardcover / $50.00 / 180 pages
The Art of Open Season
Hardcover / $45.00 / 180 pages
The Art of Megamind
Hardcover / $39.95 / 56 pages
The Art of Madagascar 2
Hardcover / $45.00 / 160 pages
The Art & Making of Monster House
Hardcover / $45.00 / 168 pages


For budding artists and fans of these films, having a behind the scenes look at the process of creating the visual effects provides inspiration and enjoyment with every page.