Book excerpt: ** Movie Release Date: 14th June ** Once upon a time a big, green, cantankerous ogre met a beautiful princess... and fell in love! There was a time when the unsociable Shrek lived a peaceful existence in his beloved swamp but all that changes when a talking donkey and a whole host of fairy tale folk descend on his home. Discover all there is to know about Shrek's hilarious adventures in all three movies - his encounter with the diminutive Lord Farquaad, the treacherous mission to free Fiona from a fire-breathing dragon, the disastrous meeting with his dreaded in-laws, and his search for the young and rebellious 'Artie' (King Arthur). Packed with so many spectacular images and information about the movies' charming characters, Shrek: The Essential Guide is a must-have for Shrek fans everywhere!