The Art of Kubo and the Two Strings - by Emily Haynes (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From LAIKA, the Academy Award(R)-nominated studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls, comes a new adventure set in a mythical ancient Japan. In Kubo and the Two Strings, scruffy, kind-hearted Kubo cares devotedly for his mother while eking out a humble living in their sleepy shoreside village. But when a spirit from the past appears, Kubo suddenly finds himself entwined in a violent struggle against gods and monsters. This fully illustrated book offers a behind-the-scenes view of the amazingly detailed artwork and unique stop-motion animation style involved in the film's creation.

Review Quotes

"This book is filled with gorgeous artwork, character designs, and storyboards. There are a few film stills, as well as a few examples of Kiyoshi Saito's woodblock prints, which had a huge influence on the look of the film...if you're a fan of the movie, you'll love perusing this book, too."
-GeekDad

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--Nerdist

About the Author

Emily Haynes is the co-founder of BluePen, an editorial development agency. She is the author of numerous books, including Ganesha's Sweet Tooth and Designing With Pixar. She lives and works in Oakland, California.

Travis Knight is LAIKA's president and CEO. He was lead animator of LAIKA's first feature, Coraline, as well as producer and lead animator of both ParaNorman and The Boxtrolls. He lives in Portland, Oregon.