The Art of How to Train Your Dragon 2 - Hardcover

"The book is an incredible insight into the making of this film...It really is fascinating to see where it all began, thanks to the text and the gorgeous sketches included." --The Hollywood News

"If you're pining for Toothless (and who could blame you?) then feast your eyes on some gorgeous art from the film..." --Empire

"This book is absolutely wonderful... must-have for every animation fan. The art is absolutely spectacular." --Rotoscopers

"The location artwork is stunning and the drawings of the beasts are both fantastic and fantastical. It's a great companion piece and, rather than acting as a spoiler, it really makes me want to see the film." --The Cult Den

"A rich and detailed tome...an exemplary tome, too. While most Making Of books tend to focus on the visual side and omit all-important text, here there are plenty of quotes, as well as artists credits for each and every image. There s even a nifty app available...something that makes a good book even better."--Imagine FX

"For animation fans...this book is a real treat." --The Huffington Post

"We ve talked a lot about how art of books fall slightly short of expectation every time but this one finally nails it. It is gloriously jam-packed with every inch of space covered in something interesting... This book has set a new high standard for Art of books and I m now really looking forward to seeing all these ideas come to life in the film." -- --Filmwerk

This outstanding insider's guide introduces fans to the creative process behind the film, from the story and characters to visual development art and animation. It comes with more than 300 concept sketches, preliminary drawings, architectural plans, and digital artwork that reveal how teams of artists bring the Dragon and Viking worlds to life with modern cinematic energy.