--- product_id: 21740152 title: "Principles of Creature Design: creating imaginary animals" price: "SAR 179" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/21740152-principles-of-creature-design-creating-imaginary-animals store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Principles of Creature Design: creating imaginary animals **Price:** SAR 179 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Principles of Creature Design: creating imaginary animals - **How much does it cost?** SAR 179 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/21740152-principles-of-creature-design-creating-imaginary-animals) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Designing a captivating creature simply for it to exist against a white background and going no further is a purely academic exercise. Designing a creature that can survive in a world, interact with its own and other species, and go on to make an impact, is designing with intent―the end goal of creature design and what you'll witness in this latest book from industry veteran Terryl Whitlach. With decades of experience in the entertainment industry, developing creatures for Star Wars: Episode 1―The Phantom Menace and Beowulf , among other projects, she offers valuable advice on how to develop otherworldly beings that are not just stunning in appearance, but also possess qualities that will endear viewers to them, or repulse, if that's the intent. For Whitlatch, there's no limit to what can be imagined with an open mind, though the journey may not always be an easy one. It's what she calls "chasing the unicorn." We will surely enjoy joining her on her journey, filled with creatures that are so vivid, whimsical, and elaborate that we will wish―or wonder if―they are real. Review: Absolutely Beautiful! - This is an absolutely beautiful book! I'm an artist, and the cover caught my eye while sitting through art books on desertcart. Then when I got the actual book in hand, I almost couldn't stop drooling! The book itself, the artwork, it's all amazing! Absolutely Beautiful and Stunning book! Well worth adding to any artist collection! Or just anyone who likes looking at beautiful art!!! Well worth every penny! I love this book! It was amazing! Review: You will love this even if you are not an artist - I met Terryl Whitlach at a con years ago and we bought a book for our daughter from her she drew a tiny little creature for her on first page and she was blown away. I bought this for her for Christmas becasue Terryl has been a huge influence on her and her art. This book convinced my young artist to explore realism and to learn anatomy. This is a big deal for a 6th grader to put this much time and effort into upping her game like this. It is all due to this book. Now when she draws creatures and animals she dedicates time to study anatomy and try to figure out how the creature would work. She also does animal studies to see how animals move. ALL because of this book. This book is a fascinating page turner and the creatures are so realistic and imaginative. you don't have to be an artist to enjoy this amazingly detailed book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #52,409 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Conceptual Arts (Books) #65 in Plant & Animal Art (Books) #268 in Fauna | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 407 Reviews | ## Images ![Principles of Creature Design: creating imaginary animals - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91QQu0taOIS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Beautiful! *by K***N on August 13, 2025* This is an absolutely beautiful book! I'm an artist, and the cover caught my eye while sitting through art books on Amazon. Then when I got the actual book in hand, I almost couldn't stop drooling! The book itself, the artwork, it's all amazing! Absolutely Beautiful and Stunning book! Well worth adding to any artist collection! Or just anyone who likes looking at beautiful art!!! Well worth every penny! I love this book! It was amazing! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You will love this even if you are not an artist *by D***M on February 24, 2020* I met Terryl Whitlach at a con years ago and we bought a book for our daughter from her she drew a tiny little creature for her on first page and she was blown away. I bought this for her for Christmas becasue Terryl has been a huge influence on her and her art. This book convinced my young artist to explore realism and to learn anatomy. This is a big deal for a 6th grader to put this much time and effort into upping her game like this. It is all due to this book. Now when she draws creatures and animals she dedicates time to study anatomy and try to figure out how the creature would work. She also does animal studies to see how animals move. ALL because of this book. This book is a fascinating page turner and the creatures are so realistic and imaginative. you don't have to be an artist to enjoy this amazingly detailed book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic *by C***S on June 21, 2020* Fantastic! anyone from children to professional visual development artists and anywhere in between will fall in love with this book - you can appreciate it as a novice or an expert in the field of art, and spend hours marveling at the breathtaking In depth illustrations on each page. 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