The Three Laws of Robotics, made famous by Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot, are:
- A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
- A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
- A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
The mechanical creatures that populate the world of WALL-E suggest a fourth law: “A robot must be so cute as to merit its own deluxe art book.”
The Art of WALL-E by Tim Hauser is that book. The latest offering in the Pixar “The Art of…” series — which includes The Art of Monsters, Inc., The Art of Finding Nemo, The Art of The Incredibles, The Art of Cars, and The Art of Ratatouille — this volume is a definite must-have for art enthusiasts of all ages, whether you’re a fan of Pixar and WALL-E or just animation art and robots in general.
Designed as a companion piece to the film, and featuring a wide variety of media — pencil, markers, pastels, charcoal, and more — rendered by the talented team of Pixar artists, The Art of WALL-E showcases the highlights of the conceptual art created during production of WALL-E. The beautifully reproduced images, including preliminary sketches, character studies, storyboards, and colorscripts, are interspersed with anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from a variety of people who worked on the film, providing revealing insights into the incredible work necessary to bring the completely imagined, futuristic world of WALL-E to life. The nostalgically retro feel of the art is reminiscent of the 1960s style of The Jetsons, whose lovable robotic housekeeper, Rosie the Robot Maid, appears to be an inspiration for the design of WALL-E and his friends.
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The Art of WALL-E
The Art of WALL-E is distributed by Chronicle Books (International/US) and Raincoast Books (Canada).