Disney-Pixar “Onward” Featured in Multiple Books
Disney-Pixar’s newest film, Onward, is in theatres this Thursday. There’s over a dozen books based on the movie, most of which are already available in bookstores and online. Here’s a look at five of the most interesting titles, and a list of other highlights.
The Art of Onward
$40 USD
ISBN-13: 978-1452179803
Chronicle Books’ The Art of Disney-Pixar Onward was released today. Clocking in at 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs), it’s a definitive look at the feature film.
This comprehensive volume showcases stunning artwork from the film’s creation, along with behind-the-scenes details that brings this epic story to life in a brand new way.
• A vibrant companion book to Pixar’s feature film Onward
• Includes character designs, storyboards, colorscripts, and much more
• Filled with exclusive interviews from the creative team behind it all
Onward: The Deluxe Junior Novelization
ISBN-13: 978-0736440509
Random House/Disney has released two versions of the novelization, a softcover and a hardcover, the latter being this deluxe edition. It’s targeted to kids 8 to 12 years old.
Onward: Ian and Barley’s Magical Book of Jokes, Puns, and Gags
ISBN-13: 978-1368061636
From Disney Press, this title for 6- to 8-year-olds has been on store shelves for the last month.
Calling all wacky wizards and silly sprites! Join Ian and Barley as they brave the Path of Puns and encounter ridiculous riddles and jovial jokes that would make even the most serious of centaurs neigh with delight! This hilarious joke book includes magical puns, riddles, and jokes along with fun character illustrations inspired by the movie.
Learn to Draw Disney/Pixar Onward
ISBN-13: 978-1633228801
Walter Foster Publishing has been releasing instructional art books for nearly a century. This 64-page book continues in that tradition, with step-by-step instructions of how to draw characters like Ian and Barley.
The easy-to-follow instructions in this book guide you through the drawing process; each step builds upon the last until the character is complete. You just need to grab a pencil, a piece of paper, and your copy of Learn to Draw Disney•Pixar Onward; then flip to the character you want to draw. Draw the basic shapes shown in step one, and move on to step two, step three, and keep going! The new lines in each step are shown in blue, so you know exactly what to draw. After adding all the details in each step, darken the lines you want to keep and erase the rest. Finally, add color to your drawing with felt-tip markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or acrylic paints. You can draw the characters over and over, getting better with each try.
Plus, learn some fun facts about the characters from Disney and Pixar’s Onward as you learn to draw them. Brief character descriptions and art instruction from professional Disney animators round out this exciting artistic adventure.
Behold! The Majestic Unicorn (and Other Not-So-Magical Beings)
ISBN-13: 978-0736440967
This picture book from the Random House/Disney label features “all of the magical creatures from Disney/Pixar Onward,” including the obnoxious unicorns.
Other titles
There’s a long list of other titles, related to Onward, which are already available:
- Onward: Quests of Yore, based on the book in the movie
- Disney/PIXAR Onward: The Story of the Movie in Comics
- Disney Pixar Onward: The Ultimate Colouring Book
- Onward Read-Along Storybook and CD
- The Wizard in You!, a picture book
- Onward Little Golden Book, a picture book
- A Day with Dad, a “Step into Reading” book
- Oh, Brother!, a “Step into Reading” book
- Onward: The Search for the Phoenix Gem: An In-Questigation, a novel
- Disney-Pixar Onward, a look-and-find book from Pi Kids
On May 5, the graphic novel Disney/PIXAR Onward: Tales of the Manticore will be released by Random House’s Dark House Books imprint.