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The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney's Great Animators

by Andreas Deja (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 19 customer reviews
ISBN-13: 978-0415843355
ISBN-10: 0415843359
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 408 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press (September 23, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0415843359
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415843355
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 1.2 x 8.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Tenth Old Man Honors The Original Nine
By Michael Guarino on September 29, 2015
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Over the past 25 years we've seen lots of books written by great fans of animation. This is the first done by a great animator who-- as a result of Divine Fate or cocked up luck-- arrived on the art scene just after the Golden Age of animation had sadly ended. Fortunately for us, Andreas sees himself as the chronicler of that great age, the age of the fabulous Nine Old Men. As is the case, I'm sure, with each of Andreas' hardcore fans, my copy of "The Nine Old Men" was pre-ordered the moment I discovered it was available---and I anticipate waiting at the door soon to greet it with the words, "Hello my new friend, welcome to Hawaii." But in the meantime, forgive me for jumping the gun somewhat to review Andreas' book based on the utterly remarkable "See Inside the Book" appearing above. "The 9 Old Men" appears to be a typical Deja production--- and by that I mean, a pure delight. Anyone who has visited Andreas' blog "Deja View" (itself one of the Wonders of the Modern World), knows this man/boy is possessed of the deepest appreciation for 2 dimensional animation ---so deep, in fact, that his live lectures come across as art events themselves ---somewhere in between poetry readings and improvisational theater. All that enthusiasm and affection is present in the pages of "The 9 Old Men" ---the meticulous selection of extraordinary artwork, the heartfelt exposition (spiced with Andreas' clever "asides"), the astute delineation of the process by which drawings are made to move (in both senses of that word).
In 100 years, if anyone wonders what that thing called 2 dimensional animation was all about, all they'll need to do is consult this lovely gem of a book.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars
By Zhiqi Liao on October 17, 2015
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This book is awesome!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsWow! Amazing!!!
By Jim on October 23, 2015
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I waited a good long time for this book to finally come out. I have been fascinated with Disney's 9 old men and their work for quite some time. I also have been following Andreas Deja's blog, also being a big fan of his storied life's work. I finally received my copy of the book and was not disappointed at all! What a great resource for fans of traditional 2D animation this book is! The insights of Andreas Deja are like no other, he knew these men and worked closely with most of them during his apprenticeship and career with Disney. If you are a fan of Disney, this book is a must have. If you know someone who aspires to me an animator, again this book is a must!!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsLove love love this book
By Amazon Customer on November 7, 2015
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Love love love this book! I have been a long-time fan of the Nine Old Men and of Andreas Deja's blog, and I know this will be one of my go-to books from here on out. This book is *all* about the art. There is artwork on every page and layouts that compliment the drawings. Plus pages and pages of rough animation drawings in sequence for each of the Nine Old Men. The drawings are gorgeous, and it is so great to see them in sequence on the page (and numbered so you can imagine the timing and inbetweens!)
If you're a Disney fan, a hand-drawn animation fan, or just a fan of beautiful things, this book is no-brainer.
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5.0 out of 5 starsSimply Brilliant!!!
By TimJIngersoll on November 5, 2015
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Simply Brilliant! This book could NOT have been written by ANYONE else. Andreas KNEW almost all of them. So these are FACTS, not opinions.
I worked at Disney Animation many years ago. And I have been waiting along time for a book like this! The way Andreas fills the page with heartfelt stories, and techniques and using negative space to fill with beautiful images. BREATHTAKING! If you're a fan of a Walt Disney, Andreas Deja or animation you MUST buy this book!
I can't wait to sit down and start sketching! Not that I can hold a candle to any of these artists. But you can't help to be utterly inspired. Thank you Andreas! A legend animator creates a legendary book!!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsLegendary
By Maili Taniguchi on November 13, 2015
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I've been waiting forever for this book!! It's so beautiful! I was not disappointed with its content! Detailed a ketches of each artist and great, applicable background stories for any artist wanting to make themselves legendary 😉
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5.0 out of 5 starsI love this book
By Brandon Day on October 23, 2015
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I love this book! In most books the pictures are shrunk and put off to the side, but in this one the pictures actually go with the writing. If you love Disney as much as I do you should buy this book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book written by a great artist
By T. David on January 9, 2016
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This is a great book. If you are a fan of Walt Disney or traditional animation, you will love this book. Andreas Deja did a great job on this book and is an incredibly talented artist himself.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsWorth every penny

I love just looking through this book. It has gorgeous examples of animation at it's best.

Published 8 days ago by Judy
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Book

By: Joshua Garfinkle: I purchased this book for one of my children. The book is coffee table quality, with a nice cover, and has kept my 17 year old enthralled for hours.

Published 1 month ago by Joshua Garfinkle
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Great book

Published 1 month ago by Lydia
5.0 out of 5 starsFun Disney history

Our daughter-in-law really loved the book. She was so enthusiastic, I think I should order one myself!

Published 1 month ago by James Francis
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Great book

Published 2 months ago by Sharon
5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect!

Amazing book, for artists, animator lovers and Disney fans.
From the hand of the heir of the great tradition of the Nine Old Men, the perfect guide to their art and craft!

Published 2 months ago by Fabrizio Mancinelli
4.0 out of 5 starsPrice is too high!

Giving 4 stars so I dont skew the rating. Read the preview and looks like an insight into Disney animation, but not so much the lives of those animators. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Amazon Customer
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Excellent

Published 4 months ago by Amazon Customer
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Excelent

Published 4 months ago by Pablo Moreira
5.0 out of 5 starsSimply amazing!

Andreas Deja's book is one of the best books about animation you can buy after 'The Illusion of Life' .

Published 4 months ago by Kenneth Figuerola Bosch

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