Aardman Animations are, unquestionably, one of the biggest success stories in animated films: their masterpieces include Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep, as well as much-loved characters such as Morph. Cracking Animation is entertaining, inspiring and essential reading for all Aardman enthusiasts, students of animation or anyone who wants to try making an animated film. This revised edition includes two new chapters. Chapter 7 looks in depth at the development and teamwork involved in a major animated film or television production, using The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! as an exemplar, and Chapter 8 presents exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Aardman's most recent feature film, Shaun the Sheep the Movie. Packed with practical, fully illustrated and step-by-step descriptions of all the elements involved, this is quite simply the best publication on stop-motion animation.

The bestselling guide to the history and processes behind stop-motion animation

About the Author
Peter Lord is the founder of Aardman Animations. Brian Sibley is the author of numerous books, including The Disney Studio Story and Shadowlands: The Story of C. S. Lewis and Joy Davidman.

Reviews
'I wish this book had been written in the Seventies when I started experimenting with animation' - Nick Park, CBE
'Revealing ... the fact that the book serves as a great compendium of images from our favourite shorts and movies is just icing on the cake' - Animation Magazine
'Something of an addictive read' - Screentrade Magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9780500291993
Author Peter Lord
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1200g