Art Books
Signed Script
Size: 11.5 inches
Distribution: N/A - Unique
Manufacturer: DreamWorks Animation (2010)
What a rarity indeed! This is a final draft script, signed by 10 voice actors/actresses. Specifically, it's signed by the actors/actresses for Hiccup, Stoick, Gobber, Astrid, Tuffnut, Snotlout, Spitelout (Snotlout's dad), Fishlegs, and Ruffnut. This is a wonderful item to have, if only because of the descriptions of the scenes it provides!
Distribution: N/A - Unique
Manufacturer: DreamWorks Animation (2010)
What a rarity indeed! This is a final draft script, signed by 10 voice actors/actresses. Specifically, it's signed by the actors/actresses for Hiccup, Stoick, Gobber, Astrid, Tuffnut, Snotlout, Spitelout (Snotlout's dad), Fishlegs, and Ruffnut. This is a wonderful item to have, if only because of the descriptions of the scenes it provides!
CG Elements Book
Size: ~11 inches
Distribution: US only
Manufacturer: DreamWorks Animation (2010)
I hope you're ready to see one of the most beautiful, rarest items in my collection!
It's what I've dubbed the "CG elements" book! Essentially, this is a book that DreamWorks would give to companies making their licensed products. And it. Has. EVERYTHING. It has a sample of every font, every logo, every character, every colour, all referenced here. It even has printouts for tags and boxes! Who needs MIB figures when I have the ability to create my own right here? Of course I won't, mostly because I can't. The two CDs at the back basically contain the files for everything that you see in the book. I would just love to use them to get official HTTYD font for my website, but I won't, because I feel they shouldn't be used. It also came with an extra sheet for colour references.
All in all, I am so HAPPY to have found this gem of an item!! So rare and precious, I love it so much!!
Distribution: US only
Manufacturer: DreamWorks Animation (2010)
I hope you're ready to see one of the most beautiful, rarest items in my collection!
It's what I've dubbed the "CG elements" book! Essentially, this is a book that DreamWorks would give to companies making their licensed products. And it. Has. EVERYTHING. It has a sample of every font, every logo, every character, every colour, all referenced here. It even has printouts for tags and boxes! Who needs MIB figures when I have the ability to create my own right here? Of course I won't, mostly because I can't. The two CDs at the back basically contain the files for everything that you see in the book. I would just love to use them to get official HTTYD font for my website, but I won't, because I feel they shouldn't be used. It also came with an extra sheet for colour references.
All in all, I am so HAPPY to have found this gem of an item!! So rare and precious, I love it so much!!
The Art of How to Train Your Dragon
Size: 10 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Newmarket Press (2010)
This book. This book. It's the best thing ever. It has an amazing amount of storyboards, concept art, and production notes from the people who worked on the film. It's divided up, so you have a section on each of the dragons, each of the Vikings (including Hiccup's missing mother!), music, backgrounds, everything you could want. I absolutely needed it in my life; it made the best birthday present ever!
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Newmarket Press (2010)
This book. This book. It's the best thing ever. It has an amazing amount of storyboards, concept art, and production notes from the people who worked on the film. It's divided up, so you have a section on each of the dragons, each of the Vikings (including Hiccup's missing mother!), music, backgrounds, everything you could want. I absolutely needed it in my life; it made the best birthday present ever!
How to Train Your Dragon in Full Score
Size: 12 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: DWA Songs/Omni Music Publishing (2020)
This book is huge, heavy, and beautiful! It's incredibly special, because a lot of people pulled together to get it made. It contains all of John Powell's original sheet music for the movie. I can't read sheet music, so I don't understand any of it and I don't really understand why it's a big deal to have a full score, but it's something to do with basically containing all of John's work and methods for creating music. The cover alone was enough reason for me to buy it, and it's really nice to own something so special! I do hope they make more for the other movies, but maybe space them out because $85 is quite a chunk of change! It's a really special book and I'm so, so happy to own it! I don't think it's limited edition, but it is popular, so it will likely become rare in the future! The first movie score is my favourite music of all time and holds a really personal significance to me, so I really, really had to have this!
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: DWA Songs/Omni Music Publishing (2020)
This book is huge, heavy, and beautiful! It's incredibly special, because a lot of people pulled together to get it made. It contains all of John Powell's original sheet music for the movie. I can't read sheet music, so I don't understand any of it and I don't really understand why it's a big deal to have a full score, but it's something to do with basically containing all of John's work and methods for creating music. The cover alone was enough reason for me to buy it, and it's really nice to own something so special! I do hope they make more for the other movies, but maybe space them out because $85 is quite a chunk of change! It's a really special book and I'm so, so happy to own it! I don't think it's limited edition, but it is popular, so it will likely become rare in the future! The first movie score is my favourite music of all time and holds a really personal significance to me, so I really, really had to have this!
Exploring 3D: The New Grammar of Stereoscopic Filmmaking
Size: 9 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Focal Press (2013)
I've never seen a reference book have so much information on HTTYD! Not only is it the cover film, but it has an entire chapter just about the two directors, and how they used 3D to create the emotional aspects of the film. Wonderful!
PS. Guess who got noticed by the author!!
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Focal Press (2013)
I've never seen a reference book have so much information on HTTYD! Not only is it the cover film, but it has an entire chapter just about the two directors, and how they used 3D to create the emotional aspects of the film. Wonderful!
PS. Guess who got noticed by the author!!
100 Animated Feature Films
Size: 8 inches
Distribution: UK, possibly worldwide
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan (BFI - 2010)
A bit of time before I was collecting, I saw this film reference book in a store and leafed through it. "Hmm", I thought, "There's HTTYD stuff here. Should I buy this book just in case I start collecting HTTYD and want every single little thing related to it, and then at that point I won't be able to find this book?". But I scoffed at myself and didn't buy it. Less than a year later BOOM I'm in that exact scenario!
But then, my friend got me this book for my birthday! I was so shocked and I couldn't believe the coincidence, as I'd never told them about the book! Happy days!
Distribution: UK, possibly worldwide
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan (BFI - 2010)
A bit of time before I was collecting, I saw this film reference book in a store and leafed through it. "Hmm", I thought, "There's HTTYD stuff here. Should I buy this book just in case I start collecting HTTYD and want every single little thing related to it, and then at that point I won't be able to find this book?". But I scoffed at myself and didn't buy it. Less than a year later BOOM I'm in that exact scenario!
But then, my friend got me this book for my birthday! I was so shocked and I couldn't believe the coincidence, as I'd never told them about the book! Happy days!
Pressbooks
Japanese Pressbook
Size: 10.5 inches
Distribution: Japan only
Manufacturer: Unknown, possibly Paramount (2010)
This is an amazing book! It's packed with information and pictures, and the cherry on the cake, a 3D lenticular card on the cover!
I also blame this book for revealing to me my original Holy Grail; the movie medallion.
Distribution: Japan only
Manufacturer: Unknown, possibly Paramount (2010)
This is an amazing book! It's packed with information and pictures, and the cherry on the cake, a 3D lenticular card on the cover!
I also blame this book for revealing to me my original Holy Grail; the movie medallion.
German Pressbook
Size: 6.5 inches
Distribution: Germany only
Manufacturer: Paramount (2010)
So, after years of having a "mini" program (over on the Magazine page), I finally have the full version! And it does not disappoint! It's a beautiful glossy book with tons of information and pictures. The best part is that it's shaped like a wing, so when you open it up, it looks like a pair of dragon wings! Stunning!
Distribution: Germany only
Manufacturer: Paramount (2010)
So, after years of having a "mini" program (over on the Magazine page), I finally have the full version! And it does not disappoint! It's a beautiful glossy book with tons of information and pictures. The best part is that it's shaped like a wing, so when you open it up, it looks like a pair of dragon wings! Stunning!
Sticker, Colour & Activity Books
DreamWorks All-Stars 2014 Annual
Size: 12 inches
Distribution: UK
Manufacturer: Pedigree Books (2013)
Despite being for 2014, this only has information from the first movie! That's because annuals are usually released at the end of a year for the following one, so this would've come out around late 2013. It retells the movie, has some activities, and a nice bit of information about each dragon. My favourite parts are that it features the Boneknapper, and it confirms the Red Death as female!
Distribution: UK
Manufacturer: Pedigree Books (2013)
Despite being for 2014, this only has information from the first movie! That's because annuals are usually released at the end of a year for the following one, so this would've come out around late 2013. It retells the movie, has some activities, and a nice bit of information about each dragon. My favourite parts are that it features the Boneknapper, and it confirms the Red Death as female!
Odeon Cinema Books
Size: 11 inches
Distribution: UK only
Manufacturer: HarperCollins (2010)
Complete set: Yes 4/4
These books were only available from events at the Odeon cinema, although I think they may have been released in stores afterwards. Mine all have Odeon Cinemas on the back. Either way, they're pretty cool. Some nice art in that Movie Storybook!
Distribution: UK only
Manufacturer: HarperCollins (2010)
Complete set: Yes 4/4
These books were only available from events at the Odeon cinema, although I think they may have been released in stores afterwards. Mine all have Odeon Cinemas on the back. Either way, they're pretty cool. Some nice art in that Movie Storybook!
DreamWorks All-Stars Colouring Books
Size: 10.5 inches
Distribution: US only
Manufacturer: Dalmatian Press (2011)
Complete set: Yes 3/3
Still not gonna spell it the American way.
What lovely line art in these books! There is a purple one to complete the set, and I have it, but it has no HTTYD stuff in it. So it's not in my collection.
Distribution: US only
Manufacturer: Dalmatian Press (2011)
Complete set: Yes 3/3
Still not gonna spell it the American way.
What lovely line art in these books! There is a purple one to complete the set, and I have it, but it has no HTTYD stuff in it. So it's not in my collection.
Five Mile Press Books
Size: 10.8-11 inches
Distribution: Australia only
Manufacturer: Five Mile Press (2010)
Complete set: No 4/9
These books are from a series of 9, published by Five Mile, but trying to get people in Australia to ship them here is a right pain. Here I have the Create-a-Scene Sticker Book, and the Colouring and Activity Pack, which I managed to get off eBay! The other two were gifts from a friend, which is really cool because I've never seen the Window Poster Book before! It has pages that feel like tracing paper, so you can colour them in and then when the sun shines through, it would look really nice!
Distribution: Australia only
Manufacturer: Five Mile Press (2010)
Complete set: No 4/9
These books are from a series of 9, published by Five Mile, but trying to get people in Australia to ship them here is a right pain. Here I have the Create-a-Scene Sticker Book, and the Colouring and Activity Pack, which I managed to get off eBay! The other two were gifts from a friend, which is really cool because I've never seen the Window Poster Book before! It has pages that feel like tracing paper, so you can colour them in and then when the sun shines through, it would look really nice!
Mondadori Sticker Scene Book
Size: 12 inches
Distribution: Italy only
Manufacturer: Mondadori (2010)
A lot like the Sticker Scenes book... except not as good, frankly. Still, it has no English equivalent and thus is an Italian exclusive. Being half Italian myself, I have a special spot in my heart for Italian merchandise!
Distribution: Italy only
Manufacturer: Mondadori (2010)
A lot like the Sticker Scenes book... except not as good, frankly. Still, it has no English equivalent and thus is an Italian exclusive. Being half Italian myself, I have a special spot in my heart for Italian merchandise!
Storybooks
A Pocket Full of Dreams Storybooks
Size: 7.5-10 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: DreamWorks Press (2015)
This is just about my favourite kid's book ever. I just love the artwork! It's completely unique and very, very beautiful. Look at Hookfang, he's so cute!
I pray every night the illustrator will also do a HTTYD2 version. This is seriously my favourite book art, ever.
And the last page glows in the dark! This book also has a larger, 10 inch version, which came with a stuffed toy Toothless. It's exactly the same aside from size, though it doesn't include the glow in the dark page.
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: DreamWorks Press (2015)
This is just about my favourite kid's book ever. I just love the artwork! It's completely unique and very, very beautiful. Look at Hookfang, he's so cute!
I pray every night the illustrator will also do a HTTYD2 version. This is seriously my favourite book art, ever.
And the last page glows in the dark! This book also has a larger, 10 inch version, which came with a stuffed toy Toothless. It's exactly the same aside from size, though it doesn't include the glow in the dark page.
HarperCollins Books
Size: 7.5-9 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: HarperCollins (2010)
Complete set: Yes 5/5
I did a Children's Literature and Literacy module as part of my course at university, so I bought these as an excuse to bring HTTYD stuff to class. Once that was done, why throw out perfectly good books? Keep 'em for the collection!
I actually have both the paper back and hard back copy of Hiccup the Hero.
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: HarperCollins (2010)
Complete set: Yes 5/5
I did a Children's Literature and Literacy module as part of my course at university, so I bought these as an excuse to bring HTTYD stuff to class. Once that was done, why throw out perfectly good books? Keep 'em for the collection!
I actually have both the paper back and hard back copy of Hiccup the Hero.
Reader's Digest Books
Size: 11 inches
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest (2010)
Complete set: Yes 2/2
Cool idea for a book! You pop out these cards, put them in the viewer and then you can see 3D images as you read it. Also, unique artwork! Yes! It's about time! Also this book has the best page of anything ever in existence: A picture of Stoick on a Monstrous Nightmare. The Mix and Match book is actually hilarious, and it's pretty fun putting different Viking heads on different bodies. You haven't lived until you've seen a perfectly aligned Stoick head on Astrid's body.
Distribution: Worldwide
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest (2010)
Complete set: Yes 2/2
Cool idea for a book! You pop out these cards, put them in the viewer and then you can see 3D images as you read it. Also, unique artwork! Yes! It's about time! Also this book has the best page of anything ever in existence: A picture of Stoick on a Monstrous Nightmare. The Mix and Match book is actually hilarious, and it's pretty fun putting different Viking heads on different bodies. You haven't lived until you've seen a perfectly aligned Stoick head on Astrid's body.
Treasure Cove Book
Size: 8.2 inches
Distribution: UK
Manufacturer: Centum Books (2018)
Yep, it's the Pocket Full Of Dreams book, but with a snazzy gold spine. It's part of some series that includes other DreamWorks and Disney movies, but sadly no HTTYD2. It's exactly the same content-wise as the previous one, but I love the art so much that I don't mind!
Distribution: UK
Manufacturer: Centum Books (2018)
Yep, it's the Pocket Full Of Dreams book, but with a snazzy gold spine. It's part of some series that includes other DreamWorks and Disney movies, but sadly no HTTYD2. It's exactly the same content-wise as the previous one, but I love the art so much that I don't mind!
DreamWorks Storybook
Size: 8 inches
Distribution: Australia only
Manufacturer: The Five Mile Press (2016)
I'd never seen this book before, before I found it on a random eBay search! It just tells the first film, and is part of a set of DreamWorks storybooks. This is the only HTTYD one, the others are all different films. It also writes the Red Death as a female, which is my personal belief too!
Distribution: Australia only
Manufacturer: The Five Mile Press (2016)
I'd never seen this book before, before I found it on a random eBay search! It just tells the first film, and is part of a set of DreamWorks storybooks. This is the only HTTYD one, the others are all different films. It also writes the Red Death as a female, which is my personal belief too!
French Gift of the Night Fury Book
Size: 8.8 inches
Distribution: France only
Manufacturer: Hachette Jeunesse (2016)
Amazon is easily my best supplier of books, because they're so cheap and easy to add to an order to get the free shipping. This book is another one those; it was only £3 and it's cute! My favourite short!
Distribution: France only
Manufacturer: Hachette Jeunesse (2016)
Amazon is easily my best supplier of books, because they're so cheap and easy to add to an order to get the free shipping. This book is another one those; it was only £3 and it's cute! My favourite short!