The Art of Open Season by Linda Sunshine Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Art of Open Season
Book Review: One of the better "Art Of..." books out there!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a serious student or professional of the animation field and/or a fan of the movie, "The Art of Open Season" is a must-have in your library. This book contains TONS of great early conceptual art and designs from the film. Additionally, the artworks are large and fills up all of the negative spaces of the pages, as opposed to small thumbnailed images that are often found in other "Art Of.." books. The presentation of the book is also of very high quality and neatly put together. Inspiring and informative, I believe this book sets a new standard for future "Art Of..." books (and I own quite a few myself). Highly Recommended!Book Review: One of the best "Art of"-books!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best "Art of"-books in a long time...PIXAR (with THEIR Art of-books) and SONY show how it should be done! A Must-Have! Thumbs up!Book Review: GORGEOUS AND FILLED WITH SURPRISES!
Summary: 5 Stars
One thing that surprises me about the recent wave of computer animated feature films has been their consistency. Not all of them have been great, but I can honestly say I don't think that any were bad. Compare that to the traditional cell animation of the 70's and 80's where so many studios (outside of Disney) seemed to be only going through the motions. "Open Season" was one of those films that seemed to have gotten a bit lost in the shuffle when it opened a few months back. It certainly seemed to be a film more appreciated by filmgoers than the critics and I thought it was very well done and a lot of fun.
Animated films like these always generate a lot of marketing tie-ins and promotional items, most of it fairly bland, but not so with "The Art of Open Season" by Insight Editions. This is one stunning book! It weighs about as much as a cinder block but looks a whole lot nicer. Its 180 pages but seems much bigger as it is as stuffed as a Thanksgiving Turkey with all manner of surprises that make it a truly interactive experience. On top of that, this hardcover comes in a sturdy, die-cut slipcase, perfectly suited for the collector of fine books.
The book begins with a look at the creation of the characters including stars Boog the Bear (Martin Lawrence) and Elliot the deer (Ashton Kutcher). The book contains dozens of concept sketches full color paintings, and digital paintings on these and all of the other major characters in the film with credits given to the appropriate artist, which is a very nice touch. There are pages with nothing but facial sketches showing the characters with various expressions. I particularly like the gallery of the various redneck weekend warrior hunters.
Next up is the visual development of the film with commentary by visual development supervisor Richie Chavez. Chavez takes readers on a tour of how the 3D landscape of the town of Timberline was created, even including a map of the town with all of the important buildings and landmarks noted.
I mentioned that the book was loaded with surprises beyond the book itself and I wasn't exaggerating. Bound into the book is all sorts of interactive goodies. The Character section includes postcards (covered in tissue for protection) that can be pulled out and used if one wishes. The visual development section has a number of little booklets inside the book itself. These include a booklet on the art of the late Eyvind Earle whose landscapes inspired the wilderness look in Open Season. The Production Design section features more little booklets including one on the films voice talent, and another with art from Chavez. Finally, there is a collection of 16 large stickers in the back of the book depicting the various characters.
There is so much to see in this book that it will keep you busy for hours. Kids will love the book but it's definitely not a kid's book. This is one to own and keep on your shelves.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
Book Review: fantastic art, annoying inserts
Summary: 4 Stars
I love the art in this book so much fantastic work, but the inserts made it difficult to flip through the book and are generally pretty useless (stickers?) If you're a artist you may find it frustrating to deal with these things.Book Review: A Well Crafted Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a extraordinary book crafted in the highest quality. You will receive a beautiful embossed slipcase and inside is the hardcover book. The slipcase is a art all its own with vibrant color, embossing, and cutouts of the 2 main characters. The cutouts show the hardcover underneath.
Once you slide the book out you will be amazed at the paper engineering and whole design of the book. The publisher went to great lengths to make one of the best "Art of" books I have EVER seen as of today (and I have seen many). Every attention to detail is provided; sketches, paintings, and detail concept art. On every other page there are tons of inserts that are separate from the books content, like postcards, greeting cards, fold-outs etc. with even more art (I don't want to spoil the surprises of what is in the inserts). The book is made up to look like a Park Guide. I am very surprised by the thought and look that went into the book. Even though its paper it still has a interactive quality that seems to make you part of the book, by folding back each insert etc. it's like you are unwrapping a secret.
Even if you liked or didn't like the movie, everyone can enjoy the book's art/design and content. One of the best "Art of" books I have seen yet!