" - The dedication of the book, which is " To the Memory of Joe Ranft." When he passed away in 2005 at the age of 45, Ranft had been Pixar's head of story for more than a decade, earning an Oscar nomination for co-writing "Toy Story". "In addition to drawing many of the storyboards of Wheezy the Penguin for Toy Story 2, Joe Ranft provided the character's melancholy, asthmatic voice. At 2.8 pounds, it's not exactly the most portable volume, but it's well worth the weight. THE DOWNS: Not so much a downside as an alert, but see the movie first, as there are spoilers galore (on one page, screenwriter Michael Arndt breaks down the entire movie in a diagram). A centerfold that contains the color script, which provides a scene-by-scene recap of the movie. Effective combination of the two, providing insight to both the process and the psyche of the film's creators. Thorough, almost exhaustive, interviews that put even unsung staff members on center stage. THE UPS: Gorgeous artwork, from pencil sketches to photos to digital illustrations, on each gloriously glossy page. What if Buzz Lightyear’s suit had been red? What if Woody had been a ventriloquist’s dummy instead of a rag doll? Inspiration and dedication emanate from every page, culling the most whimsical moments of childhood in a way that’s respectful of adult intellect. If the various Toy Story incarnations opened a door to the secret life of playthings, this book goes one step further by providing a touching, behind-the-scenes look from the minds that created it all. At its best, animation offers quirky takes on life, often with the type of magic that takes place only in our wildest dreams.
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