Treasure Planet: A Voyage of Discovery [Paperback]

Jeff Kurtti (Author), Jody Revenson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Welcome Book

Go "behind the sails" on an intergalactic treasure hunt in this thrilling new animated space adventure by Walt Disney Pictures. A futuristic twist on one of the greatest adventure stories ever told, Treasure Planet follows Jim Hawkins's fantastic journey across a parallel universe aboard a glittering space galleon. Bug great dangers lie ahead when Jim discovers that his trusted mentor, the cyborg cook John Silver, is actually a scheming pirate with mutiny on his mind. Legends of pirate treasure and pirate terror, the lore of literary pirates, and a look at the loot of a thousand worlds are all featured in this richly illustrated volume that will be treasured by buccaneers of all ages. Discover the film's evolution and the development of its characters, weaponry, and technology, as well as exploring the interesting histories of actual pirates who sailed the seven seas. Part techno-log, part field guide, this book is brimming with diagrams, gadgets, and gizmos, fun facts, and fascinating anecdotes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions; 1 edition (October 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786853662
• ISBN-13: 978-0786853663
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #450,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Surprise!, September 21, 2002

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stephen smelley (glenarden, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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Great book! It has plenty of background info and production and prepoduction work. The Glenn Keane animation drawings alone are worth getting the book. I enjoy the behind the seens work in animation productions as well as the films themselves. I believe this book satisfies interest on both accounts. This book is a welcome addition to anyone's library. I look forward to seeing the movie.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful piece for any fan or collector, December 21, 2002

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I thorougly enjoyed the movie "Treasure Planet" for the art as much as the story. It really was one of Disney's most beautiful films.

That's why I enjoyed this book so much. It gives an in-depth look at the art, the style, the making, etc. Each character is discussed with their background. Best of all, there are amazing pictures--sketch, rough-draft, final--that are absolutely georgous.

This book is a great look into the movie. If you loved "Treasure Planet", you will appreciate this.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nicely done book, December 10, 2002

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Oshram (Lakewood, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treasure Planet: A Voyage of Discovery (Paperback)

While not as extensive as the old Hyperion editions, this 'art of' Treasure Planet is a good, solid book, a must for fans of the film. The work goes into detail on all the major designs and characters and gives us pictures of even the minorest walk on. I would have liked a bit more art from the film, but given the shoddy way Disney seems to be abandoning this film, I'm pleased we got this book at all. A nice piece of work and a must for any fan of the film or Disney collector.