There are a lot of good art book releases in November. It's going to be a great month!

Daily Zoo Year 2: Keeping the Doctor at Bay with a Drawing a Day by Chris Ayers
The first book The Daily Zoo is a fantastic book which you should check out if you haven't. I'm looking forward eagerly for the second book.

This book is coming out on 1 Nov 2009.

Product description:

Following in the successful paw and hoof prints of The Daily Zoo: Volume One comes another exotic menagerie of creative fauna from Hollywood artist Chris Ayers. The Daily Zoo 2 offers more furry and feathered friends along with continuing reflections on his life as an artist and cancer survivor. And, as with Volume 1 and perhaps more so, regardless of your artistic experience, this book will leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil, pen, brush or crayon and start drawing ... for fun and perhaps as a way to bring healing!

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The Art of Planet 51 by Danny Graydon
The Art of Planet 51 published by my favourite art book publisher, Insights Editions! You can check out more books from Insights Editions on the Parka Blogs.

This is coming out on 1 Nov 2009.

Product description:

Go behind the scenes of an out-of-this-world animated experience! The Art of Planet 51 is a rocket ride through Ilion Animation Studios, the visionary force responsible for this humorous and heartwarming space adventure. When Earth sends an astronaut to a new planet, the tables are turned as its inhabitants panic at this ?alien? invasion. The astronaut?s only hope to return home rests in the hands of Lem, a teenage Planet 51 inhabitant who learns that sometimes rules must be broken for the greater good. Interviews with the creative team complement more than 250 pieces of concept art showcasing the future of animation.

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Spectrum 16: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art by Cathy Fenner and Arnie Fenner
It's volume 16 already! Spectrum is one of the best illustration annuals around, and for the price, it's the best valued annual. You can check out some of the previous issues of Spectrum on the blog.

This is coming out on 1 Nov 2009

Product description:

Spectrum 16 features such diverse visionary artists as James Jean (Fables), Brom (The Plucker), Iain McCaig (Star Wars), Peter de Sève (Ice Age), Anita Kunz (Rolling Stone), and nearly 400 more. Drawing from books, graphic novels, video games, films, galleries, and advertisements, Spectrum 16 is both an exciting art book for fans and an invaluable resource for clients looking for new talent. A useful "Year in Review" section surveys the entire field of fantastic art, and a handy index provides contact information for each artist.

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Clint Eastwood Icon: The Ultimate Film Art Collection by David Frangioni

This book is coming out on 1 Nov 2009.

Product description:

Clint Eastwood ICON presents an unprecedented collection of film art surrounding the legendary actor. This comprehensive trove gathers together poster art, lobby cards, studio ads, and esoteric film memorabilia from around the world. From his early roles as the nameless gunslinger in Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Westerns, to the vigilante films of the 1970s and 1980s, through his directorial roles and latest releases, Clint Eastwood ICON captures the powerful presence and quiet intensity that turned Eastwood into the definitive American hero.

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The Making of Fantastic Mr. Fox by Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson will be directing Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr. Fox in stop animation.

This is coming out on 3 Nov 2009.

Product description:

Originally published in 1970, Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox tells the story of the Fox Family. After twelve years, the Fox Family’s quiet home life proves too much for Mr. Fox’s natural animal instincts. When his young nephew arrives, Mr. Fox slips back into his old ways as a smart bird thief and, in doing so, endangers not only his beloved family, but the whole animal community as well. In Fall 2009, audiences will cheer as award-winning director Wes Anderson (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited) brings us his take on the tale: a blockbuster stop-motion animation film shot entirely in high definition. Starring the voice talents of George Clooney (Michael Clayton), Meryl Streep (Doubt), Bill Murray (Lost in Translation), and Jason Schwartzman (Marie Antoinette), the movie is sure to please fans of the original story as well as enchant new generations. Fantastic Mr. Fox: The Making of the Motion Picture is a family-friendly behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the film. Filled with photos, script pages, storyboards, and interviews with cast and crew, this book is a delightful and intriguing peek at the magic that happens as the filmmakers bring to life one of children’s literature’s most beloved characters: the outrageous, audacious, Fantastic Mr. Fox.

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The Pixar Treasures by Tim Hauser
I'm actually quite skeptical about this book. For 64 pages, it's relatively pricey at $37.80 (after discount). The product description below offers essentially nothing new if you have read To Infinity and Beyond!: The Story of Pixar Animation Studios.

This book is coming out on 10 Nov 2009.

Product description:

The Pixar Treasures is a scrapbook of instinct and inspiration, experiences readers can touch, and visions that exist only in the imagination. It begins with a group of animators who were inspired by Walt Disney films. In the late 1970s and early '80s, John Lasseter, Brad Bird, and Joe Ranft were hired into an apprenticeship program at Walt Disney Productions. The last of Disney's golden age artists, including animators Eric Larson, Milt Kahl, Frank Thomas, and Ollie Johnston mentored the young dreamers, and as Pixar later developed, their work would draw heavily from this direct connection with Walt Disney's "Nine Old Men." The tale continues with Pixar's foray into computer animation, and the resulting success of Toy Story. With chapters on A Bug's Life; Monsters, Inc.; Finding Nemo; The Incredibles; Cars; Ratatouille; and WALL*E, Hauser's narrative covers the struggles, growth, and successes of an incredible animation studio. And it gives readers a sneak peak at the newest Disney*Pixar film, Up. Filled with unique removable keepsakes, The Pixar Treasures is an essential collector's item for every Pixar fan.

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The Art of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

This is coming out on 13 Nov 2009.

Product description:

Throughout Capcom's Ace Attorney game series, hot-shot defense lawyer Phoenix Wright has proven he has the wildest cross-examination skills in town! Now fans of the popular Nintendo DS series can also get their hands on the ultimate Ace Attorney art archive. The Art of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is packed with character designs, game covers, and promotional artwork from all three Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney games. Also included is artwork from Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, featuring Phoenix Wright's upstart successor.

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The Art of Red Sonja

This book is coming out on 15 Nov 2009.

Product description:

Red Sonja has been untamed for 35 years, and along the way there have been some great artists who have helped make her one of the most successful heroines. Dynamite has created this very special book featuring Red Sonja and a selection of the exceptional artists who have depicted the She-Devil! Features the "sexy" art of Alex Ross, Michael Turner, Frank Cho, Jim Lee, Steve McNiven, George Perez, John Cassaday, Michael Turner, JG Jones, Mel Rubi, Neal Adams, and so many others, including unseen sketches and illustrations.

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SKRWL: Triptych Journal Collection by James Jean
This is going to be three mini-journals in a clear plastic fold-out slipcase.

This is coming out on 16 Nov 2009.

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Star Trek: The Art of the Film by Mark Cotta Vaz
It's strange that this book is released months after the movie.

This is coming out on 17 Nov 2009.

Product description:

Star Trek: The Art of the Film is a lavishly illustrated celebration of that new vision, tracing the evolution of the movie’s look through a stunning array of previously unseen pre-production paintings, concept sketches, costume and set designs, unit photography and final frames.

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The Art of Oban Star-Racers by Savin Yeatman-Eiffel
This is the art book for the animation which I've not heard before. So I can't comment anything.

This book is coming out on 24 Nov 2009.

Product description:

Oban Star-Racers is the hugely popular animated TV series which shows around the world. In the year 2082, Earth has been invited to compete in the Great Race of ban, an intergalactic competition held every 10,000 years, which promises to grant the winner any wish they chose. This art book is an in-depth look at the development and making of the series Oban Star-Racers. Packed with beautiful full colour images, this shows every stage from concept art through to finished animation.

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The Art of Avatar: James Cameron's Epic Adventure by Lisa Fitzpatrick

This is coming out on 24 Nov 2009.

Product description:

The Art of Avatar, the companion book to this epic 3-D action adventure, explores the developmental and conceptual art used by the creative team to create the original world of Avatar. With over 100 exclusive full-color images including sketches, matte paintings, drawings, and film stills, The Art of Avatar reveals the process behind the creation of set designs for the imaginative vistas, unique landscapes, aerial battle scenes, bioluminescent nights, and fantastical creatures. Interviews with art directors, visual effects designers, animators, costume designers, and creature makers bring insight into this creative process. The Art of Avatar brings readers behind the scenes of this unprecedented moviegoing experience.

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Tre Tarino by Ashley Wood

This is coming out on 25 Nov 2009.

Product description:

Continuing in the tradition of Uno Fanta, Dos Fanta, Tres Fanta, Grande Fanta, Grande Finale, Sencilla Finale, and Uno Tarino, Tre Tarino presents the latest and greatest from artist Ashley Wood.

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Put It Away: 48 More Nudes by Ashley Wood
I wonder how many books does he publish in a year.

This one's coming out on 29 Nov 2009.

Product description:

After two previous 48 Nudes collections and the 96 Nudes hardcover, you might think renowned artist/illustrator Ashley Wood has had enough of capturing the female form within the two-dimensional plane. 'Tis not the case, as Wood proves with this latest look at, well, nudes. After examining the work featured in this book, you won't want to Put It Away either.

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