{"product_id":"local-fauna","title":"Local Fauna","description":"Peter de Se`ve'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 Se`ve 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLocal Fauna\u003c\/i\u003e showcases de Sève'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. It 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 and Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as essays by \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e art director, Franc¸oise 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 Se`ve.","brand":"ABRAMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42664925036580,"sku":"9781419768064","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9734\/0196\/files\/9781419768064.jpg?v=1777357869","url":"https:\/\/thamesandhudson.com.au\/products\/local-fauna","provider":"Thames \u0026 Hudson Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}