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A hardcover book titled 'LAIKA' shown at an angle on a light gray background. The cover features colorful artwork of a woman and a puppet in a workshop, with a green grid floor and the title 'LAIKA' in large white letters.

LAIKA: The Magic Behind a Stop-Motion Dream Factory (Pre-Order)

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Details

  • Pre-order this book now for delivery in mid-November.
  • This title will accompany our major LAIKA showcase.
  • Step inside LAIKA's 500,000-square-foot studio and discover how the visionaries behind the stop-motion magic bring their handcrafted films to life, frame by frame. This rare behind-the-scenes look features stunning puppet photography, never-before-seen artwork, and candid interviews with the studio's creative community.
  • You'll explore every stage of their process—from script and production design through puppet making, 3D face printing, animation, and visual effects.
  • A spectacular gatefold spread (nearly three feet wide) showcases LAIKA's groundbreaking innovations across two decades of filmmaking, spanning Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings, Missing Link, and Wildwood.
  • 28 x 22 cm, hardback, 240 pages

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