{"product_id":"local-fauna-peter-de-sve-9781419768064","title":"Local Fauna: The Art of Peter de S钁e","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeaturing beloved \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e covers, iconic animated characters, and more, \u003ci\u003eLocal Fauna\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive monograph by award-winning illustrator and character designer Peter de S钁e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Peter de S钁e's work spans four decades and various media, from magazines, books, and television commercials, to Broadway posters and character designs for animated feature films. He is perhaps best recognized for his many covers for \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and his character designs for the blockbuster \u003ci\u003eIce Age\u003c\/i\u003e franchise (Scrat is a veritable international celebrity). De S钁e has also contributed to such films as \u003ci\u003eFinding Nemo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRobots\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Grinch, \u003c\/i\u003e to name only a few. He is currently busy at work on various animated projects in both the United States and Europe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLocal Fauna\u003c\/i\u003e showcases de S钁e's most iconic illustrations and designs alongside a plentiful selection of sketches and personal work that have become fan favorites across social media. This monograph opens a doorway into his visual universe, and it includes behind-the-scenes insight into his process, from a character or cover's first conception to the final product. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLocal Fauna\u003c\/i\u003e also includes an introduction by writer, illustrator, and character designer Carter Goodrich and an in-depth interview with Bill Watterson, the legendary creator of \u003ci\u003eCalvin \u0026amp; Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as essays by \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e art director Fran輟ise Mouly; Academy Award winning director and animator Glen Keane; comic artist and creator of \u003ci\u003eHellboy\u003c\/i\u003e, Mike Mignola; and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture book author Randall de S钁e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter de S钁e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419768069\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419768064\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cernunnos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.60h x 8.90w x 1.20d","brand":"Peter de S钁e","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44128967491839,"sku":"9781419768064","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4bdd989d-cd79-4f19-a2b1-ba2083a71c26.jpg?v=1687461378","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/local-fauna-peter-de-sve-9781419768064","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}