See the iconic, energetic art of Aardman Animations like never before! The Art of Aardman takes readers on an unforgettable, behind-the-scenes journey through the studio's archives. This collection features original character sketches and never-before-seen concept art, offering a unique look inside the studio that created Chicken Run, Morph, and, of course, Wallace & Gromit. Kicking things off with forewords from founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton, this celebration of all-things Aardman is a must-have for all animation fans.

Wallace and Gromitthe eccentric, cheese-loving inventor and his faithful, long-suffering dogstarted life in 1985 in Nick Parks A Grand Day Out, a film he had started while attending Britains National Film and Television school. Gromit actually began as a cat in another story and initially Wallace didnt have a name, but since then the pair have been catapulted to international fame and captured the hearts of millions, along with a cast of characters that includes the adorable Shaun the Sheep, the dastardly penguin Fingers and the long-suffering lady friend Wendolene. From an idea doodled in a sketchbook to three fully realized feature films, the secrets of the model-making shop, the set-design shop and the animation studios are all revealed here for the very first time. Including previously unseen original concept artwork from Nick Park and insights into stop-motion animation, this book looks at the establishment of the characters as global property through innovative marketing, major advertising campaigns and must-have merchandise. The World of Wallace & Gromit will explore the way in which two animated characters from Bristol were taken to the heart of the British public and became a much-loved global phenomenon.

Can Wallace and Gromit save the Giant Vegetable Competition of their town from fiendishly hungry rabbits?

Wallace and his dog, Gromit, become pet detectives to solve the mystery of a missing prize pooch.

This volume contains the evolutionary sketches of the characters Wallace and Gromit from their first adventure A Grand Day Out (1989) to A Matter of Loaf and Death (2009).

Wallace and Gromit star as bakers who fall foul of a baker-bashing cereal killer!

Enter the strange and wonderful world of Wallace and Gromit and find out everything you need to know about the madcap inventor and his loyal canine companion. Discover the secrets behind Wallace's amazing inventions including the BunVac 6000 and the Mind-Manipulation-o-matic. Take a guided tour around Wallace's home 66 West Wallaby Street and meet all of the colourful characters from Wallace and Gromit's latest animated adventure.