{"product_id":"local-fauna-the-art-of-peter-de-szuve-9781419768064","title":"Local Fauna: The Art of Peter de Sève","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeaturing beloved \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e covers, iconic animated characters, and more, \u003ci\u003eLocal Fauna\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive monograph by award-winning illustrator and character designer Peter de Sève.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Peter de Sève'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 Sève 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLocal Fauna\u003c\/i\u003e also 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 \u0026amp; Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as essays by \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e art director Françoise 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 Sève.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter de Sève\u003c\/b\u003e is an American artist who has worked in the illustration and animation fields. He has drawn many covers for \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. As a character designer, he has worked on characters for the films \u003ci\u003eA Bug's Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFinding Nemo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRobots\u003c\/i\u003e, the Ice Age films (which feature his iconic character Scrat), and many more. De Sève has received many honors for his work, including the Hamilton King Award from the Society of Illustrators. He is also a winner of a Daytime Emmy and in 2016 was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. De Sève lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cernunnos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612330463506,"sku":"9781419768064","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d1ab39ca-b50d-4ae6-a2f8-37954fc38b87.jpg?v=1732373218","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/local-fauna-the-art-of-peter-de-szuve-9781419768064","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}