Top Christmas Gifts for Animators 2020
Despite the year we have all had, there are some things you can rely on; and the annual Skwigly Christmas gift guide is one such thing! With 10 shopping days until Christmas, we’ve gathered some items that you should check out if you’re thinking of what to buy that animation friend in your life. Or perhaps you feel like treating yourself? Read on for our list of gift ideas, in no particular order:
The Art of Wolfwalkers (£29.50)
Whether you have seen the latest feature to come out of Cartoon Saloon or not, don’t let that stop you getting your hands on this beautiful ‘art of’ book. Filled with exclusive hand-drawn sketches, paintings, interviews, and digital renderings that showcase Cartoon Saloon’s unique artistic style, The Art of Wolfwalkers takes fans behind the scenes of one of animation’s most celebrated studios.
Buy from Amazon.co.uk
The Queens of Animation (£11.99)
Based on extensive interviews and exclusive access to archival and personal documents, The Queens of Animation reveals the vital contributions these women made to Disney’s Golden Age and their continued impact on animated film making, culminating in the record-shattering Frozen, Disney’s first female-directed full-length feature film.
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Shaun the Sheep Travel Mug (£15.23)
Made in collaboration with eco-friendly coffee cup brand Huskup, this Shaun the Sheep travel mug is made out of rice husk and is 100% reusable, biodegradable and plastic free.
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Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema (£23.75)
This new book tells the very personal story of the man who changed the face of modern cinema. Though there are a wealth of Harryhausen books available that uncover the work of the great man, his daugther, Vanessa Harryhausen, brings is closer to the titan of cinema himself through exclusive recollections and unseen artefacts. For more on what to expect, read our book review here.
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Feathers McGraw Metal Water Bottle (£24.40)
Keep it cool with this cracking water bottle inspired by Wallace & Gromit’s penguin nemesis, Feather’s McGraw! The real highlight of this bottle is it’s silicone pop-on, pop-off lid, which resembles the same glove-hat that McGraw wears in the film!
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Character Animation Crash Course! (£20.99)
A bit of an old one to throw in, but a book well worth checking out. Renowned animator Eric Goldberg illuminates how to conceive characters “from the inside out to create strong personalities. Classic animation techniques are analyzed and brought to life through this unique book and its accompanying website companion that offers readers animated movie examples that show, in real time or frame-by-frame, the author’s principles at work.
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Puppetoon Movie Vol 2: Celebrating George Pal’s Short Films ($39.95)
When 1987’s The Puppetoon Movie was finally released to Blu-ray in 2013, it was met with wide acclaim. It was both an animation event and a much-deserved, loving tribute to film pioneer George Pal. Now, the second volume of these amazing Pal creations, is available on Blu-ray/DVD. Check out the short films you can expect to see here.
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