Fly alongside Hiccup and Toothless as they discover a newfound friendship on the Isle of Berk with this behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Universal Pictures live-action reimagining of the beloved animated film, How to Train Your Dragon—complete with never-before-seen concept art, exclusive interviews and gorgeous on-set photography!
THE ART AND MAKING OF HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (Insight Editions; June 2025) celebrates this live-action reimagining of the beloved DreamWorks Animation film. Created in collaboration with writer and director Dean DeBlois, this deluxe book features exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and interviews with the cast and crew. The film stars Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid, with Gerard Butler reprising his role from the animated films as Chief Stoick the Vast.
Go behind the scenes of How to Train Your Dragon with exclusive set photos of the cast and crew, stunning concept art and CGI renders of beloved characters, dragons and locations, and in-depth interviews with director Dean DeBlois, stars Mason Thames and Nico Parker and other key creators who brought this live-action reimagining to life.
THE ART AND MAKING OF HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Insight Editions | 11” x 10”
$50.00
ISBN: 9798886639308 | June 2025
ABOUT JERRY SCHMITZ
With over twenty-five years of experience in the entertainment industry, Jerry Schmitz is the author of multiple books that delve into the art and making of film. He authored The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot. His other author credits include The Art and Making of The Peanuts Movie, The Art of DreamWorks Trolls, and The Art of Shrek Forever After. To learn more, visit his Instagram, @JerSchmitz.
About Insight Editions
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