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The Art of Monsters University

By Karen Paik • Preface by John Lasseter • Foreword by Dan Scanlon

11 x 9 in; 160 pp;
Hardcover
June 2013
ISBN 9781452112077
ISBN10 145211207X

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Quick Overview

In Monsters, Inc. (2001), Pixar Animation Studios introduced audiences to the #1 scaring
team, Mike and Sulley, and the monstrous world behind our bedroom closet doors. In
this prequel to the much-loved classic, Mike and Sulley meet for the first time at Monsters
University—where they are joined by a few familiar faces and a host of delightful new
characters—as they seek to attain degrees in scaring.

The Art of Monsters University



The Art of Monsters University

In Monsters, Inc. (2001), Pixar Animation Studios introduced audiences to the #1 scaring team, Mike and Sulley, and the monstrous world behind our bedroom closet doors. In this prequel to the much-loved classic, Mike and Sulley meet for the first time at Monsters University—where they are joined by a few familiar faces and a host of delightful new characters—as they seek to attain degrees in scaring. Author Karen Paik goes behind the scenes to interview the film’s many artists for the ultimate inside look at the conception and production of this highly anticipated film. Featuring full-color concept art including character sculpts, color scripts, storyboards, and more, The Art of Monsters University fully explores the process of creating this new and expanded Monsters universe.

 

Karen Paik works in development at Pixar Animation Studios. She is the author of To Infinity and Beyond! and The Art of Ratatouille, and a co-writer of The Art of Cars 2.

John Lasseter is a two-time Academy Award®–winning director, chief creative officer at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, and principal creative officer at Walt Disney Imagineering.

Dan Scanlon is the director of Monsters University. Prior to MU, he worked as a story artist on Cars and Toy Story 3 and co-directed the short film Mater and the Ghostlight.

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