The embossed cover design contains hidden references, and the applique is one of the first pieces of art that inspired the look of the show. Also includes commentary from creator Patrick McHale and Art Director Nick Cross, interviews with the cast and crew.

And alongside the avalanche of doodles and in-process art provided by Pat and Nick, that’s the narrative I told. Contents:IntroductionThe road to the unknown : The playersTome of the unknownConstructing the unknownThe episodes : The old grist mill ; Hard times at the Huskin' Bee ; Schooltown follies ; Songs of the dark lantern ; Mad love ; Lullaby in Frogland ; The ringing of the bell ; Babes in the wood ; Into the unknown ; The unknownEphemera. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.There is a split in the plastic sealing on the bag but this is from where the plastic has bunched when applied, it is not from a scratch. From the original Tome of the Unknown: Harvest Melody pilot, through each of the episodes, and beyond, take a strange and wonderful journey with Wirt, Greg, and Beatrice. Learn how the award-winning backgrounds were created, see animation storyboards, and even take a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the Mondo vinyl soundtrack and "For Sara" mix tape, as well as the ongoing Boom!

We share only the finest artworks, the best tutorials and the greatest animated shorts with an international community of over 1 million artists, art enthusiasts and animation fans.Explore, create, and be inspired as we embark on a journey filled with limitless artistic possibilities. Whether you're an established professional, a student, an aspiring artist, or simply an admirer of the art form, CDR invites you to join our ever-expanding community and partake in the celebration of character design excellence. McHale saw it as "a possible Halloween special", but had trouble adapting the premise with a larger story arc. Over the Garden Wall was first envisioned in 2004 with a scarier and more adventure-based storyline.

This handsome volume will contain a nice mixture of beautiful drawings and paintings from the series, amusing anecdotes about the process, unseen and unused artwork that didn't make the final cut, other mysterious odds and ends, and a whole lot of horrible ugly early development sketches that should inspire people to say, 'Hey, I could do better than that! Never-before-seen sketches and a comprehensive look at the production art behind the multiple-award-winning show! Through our collective appreciation for visual arts, we foster a dynamic and supportive environment where artists can connect, collaborate, and grow together. This 184 page art book contains hundreds of pieces of concept art and sketches, and a comprehensive look at the show’s breathtaking production art. More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon.A complete tour through the development and production of the hit animated miniseries Over the Garden Wall, this volume contains hundreds of pieces of concept art and sketches, and a comprehensive look at the show’s breathtaking production art. Before working as a storyboard artist on The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, artist Patrick McHale pitched the show in 2006, then known under the title Tome of the Unknown.

Character Design References (CDR) is an online platform that celebrates and showcases exceptional character-focused art within the realms of animation, illustration, games, and comics. The series would follow two brothers, Walter and Gregory, who after signing themselves into a Faustian deal with a devil named Old Scratch, journey across the Land of the In-Between to track down the pages of a book of forgotten stories. Also includes commentary from creators Patrick McHale and Nick Cross, interviews with the cast and crew, and more! When I proposed an art book, I didn’t solely want to talk about the visuals—every element from the voice acting to the music and title card cut-outs is so carefully executed and fussed with; I wanted to celebrate every facet of the show.Seeing as it does not seem to be in print any longer, in either physical or ebook form, I uploaded it here. It was the very first thing I ever showed my partner, and I’ve been wanting to get it for our anniversary. A complete tour through the development and production of the Emmy-winning animated miniseries Over the Garden Wall, this volume contains hundreds of pieces of concept art and sketches, and a comprehensive look at the show's breathtaking production art. After creating a pilot episode, Tome of the Unknown: Harvest Melody, McHale and the network settled upon the miniseries format for the ensuing series, as McHale felt that it would lead to "something that felt higher quality than what we could do with a regular series". To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.