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The official art book for the animated movie Swapped, produced by Skydance Animation. The Art & Making of Swapped is the official companion guide to the animated Netflix and Skydance Animation film Swapped. The book is brimming with colourful concept art, sketches, and 3D models of...
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The official art book for the animated movie Swapped, produced by Skydance Animation.
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Description
The official art book for the animated movie Swapped, produced by Skydance Animation.
The Art & Making of Swapped is the official companion guide to the animated Netflix and Skydance Animation film Swapped. The book is brimming with colourful concept art, sketches, and 3D models of the characters, creatures, and locations.
Swapped is an adventure set in an imaginative new world that forces two creatures from competing fantastical species—the Pookoo and the Javan—on a transformative journey. They discover the power of empathy, accountability for one's actions, and the connections between us all.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835410387
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 June 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 55.0mm
Width: 279.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 255g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Ramin Zahed is an LA-based author and journalist who specializes in animation, VFX, pop culture, and indie films. The Editor in Chief of Animation Magazine, he has written for Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Sight and Sound, and others. Among his recent books are Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie, The Art of Captain Underpants, The Art of The Mitchells vs. The Machines, The Art of Boss Baby, and J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: Movie Magic Vol. 2.
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