Ever since I was a kid, I always enjoyed DK publishing's Pixar "Essential Guide" books...and I still enjoy collecting them today! I actually always look forward to these as they're chock-full of lots of fun info about characters, plot points, fun trivia ("Did you know?" facts and "True or False"), quotes, stats and much more.
They are definitely geared more to a younger crowed, but they're great for learning so many small details from the films that you might not get from just watching them. I say they're just as fun for adults, or at least I speak for myself. This new The Good Dinosaur Essential guide (released on October 13th of this past year) is no different in that regard.
This book is hardcover and has 63 quality, insightful, colorful pages. Interestingly, 99% of it is illustrated, rather than the usual screen caps and use of the digital character models. There's maybe only one or two actual shots from the film, which is a first I believe for this series. Ultimately I don't mind this, but if I had to pick, I suppose I prefer the traditional movie stills and actual character renderings. I know this has bothered some collectors, so I did want to bring it up.
For what it is though, I really enjoy the illustrations here. They're done quite well in a pleasant style! Check out some of the pages below:
Check out my "Books" label to the right to explore my growing collection of Pixar books and to see more of the Essential Guides that I own. You can find an "Essential Guide" for every Pixar film except for A Bug's Life.
If you're a fan (or know a fan) of The Good Dinosaur, I definitely recommend picking this up. You can currently find it easily in stores or on Amazon using the direct link below.
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