The Klutz Book of Animation is a complete how-to treatment of stop-motion magic, from practical instruction to ready-to-shoot scripts.

The software you’ll need is available as a free download, ready to use on any computer (PC or Mac).

All you need to provide is a video camera, a computer, and a way to connect the two.

Attached to the book is a piece of low-tech, non-toxic clay, ready to be molded into a million different heroes starring in your very own fantastic animated films.

For ages 9 and up.