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Wildwood Book Reveals LAIKA's Ambitious Film Craft
8 Oct
Summary
- The Art of Wildwood book documents LAIKA's ambitious film production.
- The film adapts Colin Meloy's fantasy novel about a teenager's rescue mission.
- The book features 400 illustrations and interviews detailing 15 years of work.
The Art of Wildwood, a comprehensive hardcover book, was published on October 6, 2026, offering an in-depth look at LAIKA's upcoming stop-motion feature film. Directed by LAIKA CEO Travis Knight, the film is an adaptation of Colin Meloy's 2011 fantasy novel about a young girl's rescue mission.
This 176-page volume, written by film journalist Drew Taylor, details the project's 15-year development. It features 400 color illustrations and interviews with creative leads, showcasing the fabrication of 136 miniature locations, handmade costumes, and custom camera rigs.
The book's release marks the start of a global campaign, preceding an exhibition at London's Design Museum on October 15, 2026, and the film's worldwide theatrical premiere on October 23, 2026.
