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The Art of How to Train Your Dragon


Synopsis


This official illustrated tie-in book showcases over 350 spectacular images from the DreamWorks Animation feature film, based on Cressida Cowell's popular children's book.

How to Train Your Dragon is the story of a scrawny teenaged Viking, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, who lives on the island of Berk in the North Sea. Hiccup is a member of a Viking tribe and wants to make his father, the chief, proud of him. Entering dragon training, Hiccup has a chance to prove his worthiness to his tribe and father. But then, in a world where Dragons and Vikings do not coexist peacefully, Hiccup encounters and ultimately befriends an injured dragon, at which point his world is turned upside down.

The Art of How to Train Your Dragon is a spectacularly designed, full-color insider's guide to the creative process that went into turning Cressida Cowell's popular book into a feature-length, animated film. Featuring more than 350 pieces of development artwork, including early character designs, story sketches, and concept paintings never before released by the studio, the book provides an in-depth look at the process involved in bringing mythical Dragon and Viking worlds to life.

Tracey Miller-Zarneke, Cressida Cowell

Summary

Chapter 1: The Coming of the Vikings

* Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a scrawny, clumsy young Viking, introduces himself and his world of Berk, a Viking island constantly under attack by dragons.
* Example: "It was the worst day of Hiccup's young life. Ever since he was old enough to lift a battle-axe, he'd been longing for the day he'd get to join his fellow Vikings in fighting the dragons that plagued the island."

Chapter 2: Hiccup's Guide to Dragons

* Hiccup expounds on the various species of dragons that raid Berk, including Deadly Nadders, Monstrous Nightmares, and Terrible Terrors.
* Example: "There are many different types of dragons, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Deadly Nadders are fast and agile, with a venomous bite. Monstrous Nightmares are slow and bulky, but they can breathe fire."

Chapter 3: The Training Begins

* After failing to kill his first dragon and getting branded a "dragon whisperer," Hiccup is tasked with training a young Night Fury dragon named Toothless.
* Example: "Stoick and Gobber were not at all pleased with Hiccup's lack of dragon-killing prowess, but they decided to give him one last chance. They handed him a small, black dragon and told him to train it."

Chapter 4: Toothless and the Screaming Death

* Hiccup discovers that Toothless is actually highly intelligent and trainable, and together they outwit a powerful dragon known as the Screaming Death.
* Example: "Hiccup and Toothless worked together to outwit the Screaming Death, using their intelligence and teamwork to defeat the seemingly invincible creature."

Chapter 5: The Dragon Riders

* Inspired by Hiccup's success, other young Vikings join him in forming the Dragon Riders, a group dedicated to understanding and befriending dragons.
* Example: "Hiccup's bravery and his success in training Toothless inspired other young Vikings to follow his lead. They formed the Dragon Riders, a group of friends and allies who worked together to protect dragons."

Chapter 6: The War Against the Red Death

* The Vikings and their dragons face their greatest threat yet in the form of the Red Death, an enormous and deadly dragon.
* Example: "The Red Death was a terrible creature, larger than any dragon they had ever seen before. It destroyed everything in its path and threatened to wipe out both the Vikings and their dragons."

Chapter 7: The Final Battle

* Hiccup and his fellow Dragon Riders muster all their courage and wits to confront the Red Death in an epic battle for the survival of Berk.
* Example: "The battle was fierce and bloody, but in the end, Hiccup and his friends emerged victorious. They had defeated the Red Death and saved their island from destruction."

Chapter 8: The Legacy of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III

* Hiccup reflects on the journey he has taken and the lessons he has learned about friendship, courage, and the importance of embracing difference.
* Example: "Hiccup's story is a reminder that even the smallest and most unlikely of heroes can make a difference in the world. By embracing his uniqueness and forging alliances with others, he was able to overcome adversity and change the course of history."

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