With an introduction by John Lasseter—and very little else in the way of words—this second book in The Artist Series lavishly showcases the most brilliant animation created by such luminaries as Ub Iwerks, Norm Ferguson, Ben Sharpsteen, Hamilton Luske, Dick Huemer, Grim Natwick, Art Babbitt, Fred Moore, Bill Tytla, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Milt Kahl, Marc Davis, John Lounsbery, Ward Kimball, Eric Larson, Les Clark, Wolfgang Reitherman, John Sibley, Bill Justice, Clyde Geronimi, Ted Berman, Glen Keane, Andreas Deja, Eric Goldberg, Mark Henn and Tony Bancroft. The artwork—much of which has never before been published—offers the opportunity to marvel at the those magical lines of pencil that brought life to so many unforgettable Disney characters. Animation represents a rare opportunity to enjoy a glimpse into the truly spectacular trove of treasures from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library.
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John Lasseter mentions in the introduction his first job in college was pulling animation sequences from "the morgue" - Disney's archive of animation artworks. Well, this book is filled with those animation boards from "the morgue". Specifically, these are boards before the clean up process -- before sketchy pencil lines are removed and colours, backgrounds added.
The second book in The Archive Series is still a huge thick hardcover with the boards printed gloriously big. Compared to the first volume, every artist is now properly credited to their work. There are a couple of fold-outs which are unnecessary because the art isn't printed across the fold anyway.
This book is primarily on the character art and animation. Artists and animators who want to give their characters life, make them act or emote, will gain a lot from this book. This is more so than the first book because here it features a lot of expressions. There's no mistaking how the characters feel or what they are doing just by looking at their expressions and poses.
For animation sequences, well, the boards included are actually a mixture of in-sequence and standalone. You'll probably be able to recognise the many memorable scenes, like how Dumbo swings from her mother's trunk (sweet!), when Pinnochio takes his first step or the spaghetti-eating-to-kissing scene (classic!) in The Lady and the Tramp.
Plenty of legendary artists are included, like Ub Iwerks, Norm Ferguson, Ben Sharpsteen, Hamilton Luske, Dick Huemer, Grim Natwick, Art Babbitt, Fred Moore, Bill Tytla, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Milt Kahl, Marc Davis, John Lounsbery, Ward Kimball, Eric Larson, Les Clark, Wolfgang Reitherman, John Sibley, Bill Justice, Clyde Geronimi, Ted Berman, Glen Keane, Andreas Deja, Eric Goldberg, Mark Henn and Tony Bancroft.
This is an inspiring book highly recommended to animators.
(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
The second book in The Archive Series is still a huge thick hardcover with the boards printed gloriously big. Compared to the first volume, every artist is now properly credited to their work. There are a couple of fold-outs which are unnecessary because the art isn't printed across the fold anyway.
This book is primarily on the character art and animation. Artists and animators who want to give their characters life, make them act or emote, will gain a lot from this book. This is more so than the first book because here it features a lot of expressions. There's no mistaking how the characters feel or what they are doing just by looking at their expressions and poses.
For animation sequences, well, the boards included are actually a mixture of in-sequence and standalone. You'll probably be able to recognise the many memorable scenes, like how Dumbo swings from her mother's trunk (sweet!), when Pinnochio takes his first step or the spaghetti-eating-to-kissing scene (classic!) in The Lady and the Tramp.
Plenty of legendary artists are included, like Ub Iwerks, Norm Ferguson, Ben Sharpsteen, Hamilton Luske, Dick Huemer, Grim Natwick, Art Babbitt, Fred Moore, Bill Tytla, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Milt Kahl, Marc Davis, John Lounsbery, Ward Kimball, Eric Larson, Les Clark, Wolfgang Reitherman, John Sibley, Bill Justice, Clyde Geronimi, Ted Berman, Glen Keane, Andreas Deja, Eric Goldberg, Mark Henn and Tony Bancroft.
This is an inspiring book highly recommended to animators.
(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Fantastic,
This is one great book! This book is front to back animation drawings with a small intro by John Lassiter. There are animation drawings from Steamboat Willie to the Princess and the Frog. Seeing these drawings before the clean up proccess gives you an appreciation and insight of the artist from the past to the present. The book is a good companion piece to the Disney treasures book done by John Canemaker years ago. Animation fans of all types cannot help but be inpressed and inspired by the artistry of the Disney animators past and present. This book gets my highest recommendation!!
This is one great book! This book is front to back animation drawings with a small intro by John Lassiter. There are animation drawings from Steamboat Willie to the Princess and the Frog. Seeing these drawings before the clean up proccess gives you an appreciation and insight of the artist from the past to the present. The book is a good companion piece to the Disney treasures book done by John Canemaker years ago. Animation fans of all types cannot help but be inpressed and inspired by the artistry of the Disney animators past and present. This book gets my highest recommendation!!
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By L. Kramberg
Format:Hardcover
I have bought many Disney books since the early 70's are there are a few that are truly great, such as Illusion of Life. Last year the first book in the Archives Series came out with the theme of "Story" and it too was a great book. The second book in the series, "Animation", is not just great but magical.
The book consists of animation drawings with no backgrounds and minimum text. Think of a museum experience without wearing a listening device telling you what you are seeing. Take a really close look at Jiminy Cricket by Ward Kimball. Just shadings and pencil marks. Then start pulling away and the illusion of life happens right before your eyes. Glen Keane's beast is a swirl of pencil markings that transform into the prince. You can feel Scar's movements, Alice's wishing thoughts and Dr. Facilier's plotting thoughts.
If your not convinced, find a copy of this book in a store and leaf through the pages. I hope that you have a similar or even more magical experience. If you love animation, this purchase is a no-brainer. Thank you John Lasseter and all the artists collected in this volume.
The book consists of animation drawings with no backgrounds and minimum text. Think of a museum experience without wearing a listening device telling you what you are seeing. Take a really close look at Jiminy Cricket by Ward Kimball. Just shadings and pencil marks. Then start pulling away and the illusion of life happens right before your eyes. Glen Keane's beast is a swirl of pencil markings that transform into the prince. You can feel Scar's movements, Alice's wishing thoughts and Dr. Facilier's plotting thoughts.
If your not convinced, find a copy of this book in a store and leaf through the pages. I hope that you have a similar or even more magical experience. If you love animation, this purchase is a no-brainer. Thank you John Lasseter and all the artists collected in this volume.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Excellent book
I got this as a Christmas gift for my sisters, who are all artists and love the Disney style of animation. They were very appreciative.
Published 6 days ago by Rose Gonella
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My wife is a lifelong lover of Disney animation - I got this for her...
My wife has been a lifelong lover of Disney animation. When she was a kid she wanted to be a Disney animator. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DSeverance
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Great Reference for Animators Who Draw
As an animator who draws, whenever I page through a book on animation, I look for one thing above all else: reproductions of the actual pencil drawings of the animators, and the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by James Bradrick
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again i say, well done
very nice, quality and at a great price this purchase completed my collection of this series and I could not be more pleased with this item.
Published 4 months ago by R. Norton
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amazing, very nice
It's a book so interesting, It's a help to improve in your professinal career. I recommend it, because show you the history of disney.
Published 4 months ago by Jesus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible
It is an absolutely beautiful book. Perfect for disney and animation enthusiasts alike. I'll definitely be buying the rest in the series
Published 5 months ago by Kathleen
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Outstanding
As a big fan of Disney's illustration and annimation, I am thrilled with this volume. It is packed with the sketch work that was the foundation of what have become the classics. Read more
Published 11 months ago by RichMc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely superb
There might be some complaints that it doesn't show "classic poses" of the films, but I like that quality. Jafar's snare, Maleficent's rage...I can go on. Read more
Published 11 months ago by MouseEarredPirateChild
3.0 out of 5 stars
Meh, Not Like the Other Archive Books
I was excited to see that Disney put out a series of books that covers the different areas in the animation production pipeline. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Plasticanimalz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning
Absolutely amazing. This is a book on character art and animation. As another comment has mentioned, it is full of expressions and you are able to share the emotions of the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by LK
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