Fly alongside Hiccup and Toothless to the Isle of Berk in this captivating deep dive into the
creation of Universal Pictures’ How to Train Your Dragon. Packed with never-before-seen concept
art exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and animators and gorgeous on-set photography
this book offers fans a unique insider look at this live action retelling of the beloved
animated saga. Discover how the world of dragons was brought to life—from early sketches to the
breathtaking final frames—and relive the magic of a story that soared into the hearts of
audiences around the globe. How to Train Your Dragon tells the incredible story of young
Hiccup and his friendship with the formidable Night Fury Toothless on the stunning Isle of
Berk. Writer-director Dean DeBlois returns to tell the young teenager’s story in a thrilling
live-action reimagining breathing new life into a beloved film. Created in collaboration
with Dean DeBlois this deluxe book features hundreds of never-before-seen pieces of concept
art gorgeous images straight from the set and exclusive interviews with key members of the
cast and crew—including Mason Thames Nico Parker and returning actor Gerard Butler. This book
takes readers on a comprehensive journey through the making of the film detailing everything
from the construction of sets and the creation of the film’s score to the process of bringing
the dragons to life on-screen. Including an exclusive preface by author Cressida Cowell and
an introduction by Dean DeBlois The Art and Making of How to Train Your Dragon will be sure to
delight both new and returning fans of all ages. NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS: Go behind the
scenes of How to Train Your Dragon with exclusive photos of the cast and crew directly from the
set of Berk. GORGEOUS ARTWORK: Peruse stunning concept art and CGI renders of your favorite
characters dragons and locations seen in the film. INTERVIEWS WITH CREATORS AND CAST:
Dive into the making of the film with exclusive interviews with writer-director Dean DeBlois
stars Mason Thames and Nico Parker and other key creators as they discuss bringing their
characters and Berk to new audiences. EXPERIENCE THE CREATIVE JOURNEY: Follow the complete
creative process––from the script and storyboards to the silver screen––of bringing the Isle of
Berk to life through the lens of the filmmakers and cast.
