Wallace and Gromit


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Join Wallace and his dog Gromit on their adventures. These adaptations of the world-famous animated film characters feature a cleaver story line combined with ingenious humor and brilliant characterization.




The Wrong Trousers


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It's Gromit the dog's birthday, and his friend Wallace gives him an unusual present - a pair of Techno-trousers. At first Wallace uses the trousers to take Gromit for walks, but when the penguin comes to stay, he uses them one night for something different - very different. This strange story won the Oscar(r) for Best Animated Short Film in 1993.




The Art of Aardman


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See the iconic, energetic art of Aardman Animations like never before! The Art of Aardman takes readers on an unforgettable, behind-the-scenes journey through the studio's archives. This collection features original character sketches and never-before-seen concept art, offering a unique look inside the studio that created Chicken Run, Morph, and, of course, Wallace & Gromit. Kicking things off with forewords from founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton, this celebration of all-things Aardman is a must-have for all animation fans.




Wallace & Gromit


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A must for all Wallace & Gromit fans, this Haynes Manual gets under the skin of the various vehicles and contraptions employed by the duo during their hugely popular adventures. Featuring the motorcycle and sidecar and Austin A35 van (both with special modifications) and various inventions such as the Techno Trousers (The Wrong Trousers) and Knit-o-matic (A Close Shave), this book gives a fascinating insight into the inner workings of the machines and the mind of everyone’s favorite inventor.




The Whippet Vanishes


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Wallace and his dog, Gromit, become pet detectives to solve the mystery of a missing prize pooch.




Cracking Animation


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The Aardman Studio in Bristol is one of the biggest successes in the new wave of British animation. This book sets Aardman's achievements and the history of the studio within the context of the tradition of 3-D animation. The studio's initial success with Morph was followed with an Oscar for Creature Comforts and nominations for Adam and A Grand Day Out. Nick Park at Aardman has received two Oscars for his Wallace and Gromit stories, The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave.




Welcome to West Wallaby Street


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Ever since the enormous success ofA Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers,andA Close Shave—and the latest Hollywood feature film,Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit—the oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit have become a national treasure. In this ingenious book, children are invited to West Wallaby Street for afternoon tea and a mind-boggling tour of their home. "Wallace & Gromit cordially invite you to 62 West Wallaby Street for afternoon tea and a plate of their finest cheese and crackers. Kettle’s on at 4 o’clock!" Not only that, the dynamic duo are ready to take you on an eye-popping tour of their home, with all its cracking contraptions! Just step inside for an afternoon that you’ll never forget.




The Art of Wallace and Gromit


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With concept art, character models, set designs, stills, plus interviews with all the leading talent and an introduction by Nick Park, this is an illustrated guide to the movie "Curse of the Were-rabbit," produced by Multi-Oscar winning Aardman Animation. This book discovers the film's behind-the-scenes secrets.




The Art of Wallace and Gromit


Book Description

This volume contains the evolutionary sketches of the characters Wallace and Gromit from their first adventure A Grand Day Out (1989) to A Matter of Loaf and Death (2009).