This official illustrated tie-in book showcases over 400 spectacular images from DreamWorks Animation first feature film produced in digital 3-D technology. The Art of Monsters vs. Aliens is a spectacular, full-color book celebrating DreamWorks Animation’s first film using groundbreaking InTru(tm)3D that transports the world of stereoscopic animation to a bold new level. This lavishly illustrated volume features: more than 400 images of concept art, character design, and architectural plans * insider information about the creative process buy behind developing the story and the characters * descriptions of the animating, rigging, surfacing, and lighting processes; and creating an all-new 3D environment. The original story reinvents the classic monster movie into an entertaining modern-day action comedy. The Art of Monsters vs. Aliens is a book for anyone who loves moviemaking, animation, art, and big blue gobs of superheroes. The Story: When California girl Susan (more…)

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As baby boomers face retirement, chances are that many of them won’t have a clue about exploring activities outside of work–except, naturally, for the usual ones, such as golfing, reading, moviegoing, and dining out. ReadyMade magazine editor Barseghian has the answer, or rather, 101 responses that range from the traditional (drawing, knitting, and train modeling) to the unique (ant farming, dumpster diving, and storm chasing). Bewildered? Too many choices? Take the 19-question hobby personality quiz, which attempts (in a somewhat confusing manner) to match character