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The most complete book on the subject ever written, this is the fascinating inside story by two long-term Disney animators of the gradual perfecting of a relatively young and particularly American art from, which no other move studio has ever been able to equal.

The authors, Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, worked with Walt Disney himself as well as other leading figures in a half-century of Disney films. They personally animated leading characters in most of the famous films and have decades of close association with the others who helped perfect this extremely difficult and time-consuming art form. Not to be mistaken for just a "how-to-do-it," this voluminously illustrated volume (like the classic Disney films themselves) is intended for everyone to enjoy.

Besides relating the painstaking trial-and-error development of Disney's character animation technology, this book irresistibly charms us with almost an overabundance of the original historic drawings used in creating some of the best-loved characters in American culture: Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Snow White and Bambi (among many, many others) as well as early sketches used in developing memorable sequences from classic features such as Fantasia and Pinocchio.

With the full cooperation of Walt Disney Productions and free access to the studio's priceless archives, the authors took unparalleled advantage of their intimate long-term experience with animated films to choose the precise drawings to illustrate their points from among hundreds of thousands of pieces of artwork carefully stored away.

The book answers everybody's question about how the amazingly lifelike effects of Disney character animation were achieved, including charming stories of the ways that many favorite animated figures got their unique personalities. From the perspective of two men who had an important role in shaping the art of animation, and within the context of the history of animation and the growth of the Disney studio, this is the definitive volume on the work and achievement of one of America's best-known and most widely loved cultural institutions. Nostalgia and film buffs, students of popular culture, and that very broad audience who warmly responds to the Disney "illusion of life" will find this book compelling reading (and looking!).

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More behind-the-scenes of Walt Disney Animation Studios!
These personal portraits of Walt Disney’s closest creative leaders (from the 1920s to 1970s) offer a fuller picture behind the stories, characters, and magical realms in Disney’s beloved and respected animated films. This enchanting coffee table book features new interviews with the filmmakers and rare images from the Disney and Burton art collections!

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0786860707
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Disney Editions; Subsequent edition (October 19, 1995)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0861713230
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786860708
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.28 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.66 x 1.4 x 11.39 inches
Reviewer: Maria S
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Exceeded my expectations!
Review: This is the ultimate book if you love Disney Animation! The concept art is stunning, and there are so many cool facts I did not find in any other book. This might be my favorite book of all time!

Reviewer: JC Davenport
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Disney Magic
Review: Wow what a whopper of a book. I really enjoyed “The Magic Behind the Voices” a who’s who of animated character vocals – and this book on Disney animation seemed like a great follow up. It was. It was for me also surprisingly BIG, and at well over 500 pages a big effort to actually read.I read this for the history with no intention of becoming an animator. However my doodles have improved a lot since I've been reading this.I didn’t grow up with Disney movies. When I was a kid in the 70’s Disney was in kind of a slump with their animated films. I even remember reading something somewhere about how they would never get back the old magic. But I was still affected by Disney. I was in their “Record Club” for a short while. We also somehow had little plastic Disney character figures to play with (Kids - this was before Wal-Mart and China and the Internet) I still got to see Disney Illustrations everywhere and imagine the movies that were so famous in our culture.Then later when Disney got it’s magic back (after this book was written) I went out on a date with a girl to see Beauty and the Beast. And then got married to that girl and we lived happily ever after. And we had kids that grew up with Disney on video. So I got to see what I missed. Thank you Disney you have made my life a dream come true! Ok it wasn’t all you.Anyway about the book . . . It’s great history. Walt Disney doesn’t actually invent anything . . . but his workers do and he creates a whole new industry and world looking for magic . . . that “golden moment” that takes an audience to another place and leaves them feeling good. The book is extremely well written, wonderfully illustrated . . . but will cost you part of your life to read word for word.I think the lessons learned in animating are good lessons for life. Look for what is inspirational and moving. Creative teamwork can bring results no one imagined. Keep moving, and keep people engaged. Make something beautiful that people feel a part of. The character and the story are the driving and meaningful factors.So I feel happy and sad. Sad because maybe deep down I thought there was some real magic in Disney. Happy though, that the magic they were going for was after all, life. And life is pretty special.

Reviewer: Michaela worsley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great resource for animation!
Review: I've read a few books on animation and practically every one has mentioned this book, and I honestly wished I read it first!This book acts as the history of character animation at Disney. On tip of that, also has notes on character animation and how to do it! It has photos from production of Disney films and short highlights on certain artists. They were my favorite part overall.Helped a lot with my animation journey.

Reviewer: The Moulton Report!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lives up to its incredible reputation …
Review: This is a wonderful and insightful reference for anyone interested in cartoon illustration and beyond. Packed with colour images and an absolute bounty of reference text, it is a joy to own.

Reviewer: Gee StarMaker
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Laila Ali loves this
Review: My daughter is a 14 year old artist this book is a must read for young animators

Reviewer: barak
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A real treasure of information ! love it
Review: .A real treasure of information ! came right on time. great stuff .

Reviewer: Bad Raptor
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A definitive work chronicling how Disney's classic 2d animated films were made.
Review: I had an earlier version of this book (originally called "Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life") that mysteriously disappeared from my garage where I had temporarily stored it. I remembered poring over it and studying it and marveled at the creativity and craftsmanship of the Disney animators. For years, I went without replacing it, until I looked it up on Amazon and ordered it and now it's part of my library once more - along with other Disney artwork books, as well as books of the great American illustrators and designers. I had the pleasure of meeting a few of the Nine Old Men before they passed away and only wish I had this volume under my arm at the time, so they could have autographed it.If your child shows any aptitude at drawing or illustration or longs to get into animation as a career, I would highly recommend this book to study and refer to time and time again. As an erstwhile illustrator and someone who made a successful career as a graphic designer and marketing professional, it's critical that even if your child longs to be a computer graphics wizard or Pixar-worthy artist, that they learn to master basic drawing skills, so they can bring relatively flat interesting 2d characters to very believable and dynamic full 3d life. This book may light a fire under them and give them the inspiration they need or are looking for.

Reviewer: Emily
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Hermoso
Review: Era para un regalo y mi novio lo amó. Este libro es demasiado genial y la calidad de las hojas es excelente

Reviewer: Fabrícia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Comprei para meu filho, acadêmico de Cinema de Animação. Foi um dos livros essenciais recomendados no curso. Ele adorou este livro que, além de ser imprescindível para quem estuda Animação ou trabalha na área, é um deleite visual. Com uma qualidade gráfica excelente, chegou bem embalado e em perfeitas condições, apesar de ser uma compra internacional. Recomendo!

Reviewer: Antonio
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Tiene mucha información , la calidad es buena y te ayuda bastante a cerca de la animación.

Reviewer: Subhrajit Mitra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I am reviewing this book after 5 months of purchasing it, and it’s truly a must-buy for anyone passionate about animation and creativity. The illustrations of life are beautifully crafted, capturing the essence of animation and offering profound insights that can inspire artists at all levels. This book is not just a guide but a source of motivation to improve your workstyle and approach towards creative projects. However, I was quite disappointed with Amazon’s packaging. For such a valuable and delicate item, better care should have been taken to ensure its safe delivery. Overall, a highly recommended read!

Reviewer: Sutter Cane
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Livre indispensable pour les amoureux des premiers disney et les animateurs, dessinateurs 2D.

Reviewer: Janon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: He comprado el de tapa dura. Libro más grande de lo esperado, bien maquetado y con buenos materiales. En perfecto estado. Para mí cumple con lo esperado, a pesar de que lo consideraba caro antes de recibirlo. Encantado y sorprendido a partes iguales.