Soon this unlikely duo finds itself on a hilarious journey into a lost world.This beautifully illustrated volume showcases the wide-ranging concept art that inspired the filmmakers, including character designs, storyboards, and full-color pastels, and tells the story of their own adventures in discovering the world of Up.

CARL FREDRICKSEN IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE hero. He's a 78-year-old curmuclgeonly balloon salesman. When he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America, he finally fulfills a lifelong dream of adventure. But, he discovers all too late that his biggest nightmare has stowed away on the trip: an overly optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. Soon this unlikely duo finds itself on a hilarious journey into a lost world.This beautifully illustrated volume showcases the wide-ranging concept art that inspired the filmmakers, including character designs, storyboards, and full-color pastels, and tells the story of their own adventures in discovering the world of Up. The filmmakers share everything from the challenges of animating Carl's boxy physique to the inspirations they found during their expedition to the otherworldly tepuis of Venezuela. Written by veteran animation writer Tim Hauser, The Art of Up includes interviews with the director, artists, and designers, who discuss the challenges and rewards of producing a 3D film that breaks the mold of classic animation to tell the story of a most unlikely hero.

FOREWORD

FLIGHTS OF FANTASY

SEEKING "SIMOLEXITY"

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE

NO WAY TO GO BUT IP

BIGLIOGRAPHY

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS