The Art of Big Hero 6

About the book:

Walt Disney Animation Studio's first super hero action movie, Big Hero 6, is the story of Hiro Hamada, a brillant robotics prodigy who must foil a plot to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companion, a robot named Baymax, Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city. 

Inspired by the Marvel comic of the same name, the artists who created Big Hereo 6 took cues from comicbook style art and action, focusing on live-action cinematography style, to create the film's unique look. A range of concept art, including sketches, storyboards, colorscripts, illuminated by quotes and interviews with the film's creators, celebrates the making of this dazzling, innovative, and action-packed adventure.

Fans will love the behind-the-scenes insights into Disney’s newest action comedy adventure.

About the authors:

Jessica Julius is a creative executive at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where she has worked on such films as Frozen, Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, The Princess and the Frog, and Bolt. 

John Lasseter is a two-time Academy Award® winner, director, chief creative officer at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, and principal creative officer at Walt Disney Imagineering. He directed Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Cars and Cars 2.

Don Hall is one of the directors of Big Hero 6. He previously served as the director of 2011's Winnie the Pooh for which he was nominated for an Annie Award. For many years, Hall worked in the story department and took the lead on The Princess and the Frog and Meet the Robinsons. 

Chris Williams is the other director of Big Hero 6. Williams directed and co-wrote Bolt as well as the short Glago's Guest for which he earned an Annie Award for his storyboarding. He was nominated for an Annie Award for writing on The Emperor's New Groove. Williams has worked in the story department on several Disney animated features including Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, and Frozen.

To learn more about the publisher, visit the Chronicle Books website.