The Art of Wildwood by Taylor, Drew

An exclusive visual companion to the lush, magical world of Wildwood, the most anticipated animated feature film of 2026.

Just beyond the Pacific Northwest city of Portland lies a forest so dense and treacherous that no human dares to enter--until now. When her baby brother is snatched by a murder of crows and carried into its depths, precocious teen Prue McKeel is forced to venture in. Prue might think she's too old for fairytales, but she's just found herself at the center of one. From the legendary stop-motion studio behind Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings comes Wildwood, a cinematic masterpiece marking LAIKA's twentieth anniversary.

This full visual survey offers an unparalleled look at the creative passion behind Wildwood, showcasing its cinematic scale and complexity. It explores the film's world through its fantastical animal factions, ancient Mystics, scruffy Bandits, and the deposed governess Alexandra, who seeks to avenge her own tragic history. Featuring character designs from concept to fabrication, and an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and handcraft put into every epic location and set, this companion volume offers an unparalleled immersion into LAIKA's movie magic.

Author: Drew Taylor
Publisher: Rizzoli Universe
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 9.50h x 11.20w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780789346698

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 10/12/2026

About the Author
Drew Taylor is a senior writer at The Wrap and has contributed to The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Vulture, and Time Out New York. He has also authored several books on film. Colin Meloy is the lead singer and songwriter of The Decemberists and is the author of the bestselling fantasy novel Wildwood (2011). Travis Knight is the President and CEO of LAIKA, which he founded in 2005, and is the director of numerous feature films, including Wildwood.