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The Art of Mulan (Hardcover)

by Jeff Kurtti (Author) "In mythology, the journey of a hero is an ancient and universal theme..." (more)
Key Phrases: cleanup layout, supervising animator, visual development, Barry Cook, Hans Bacher, Chen-yi Chang (more...)

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From School Library Journal
YA-How the legend of Fa Mulan was brought to the screen as an animated Disney film is told in colorful illustrations and illuminating text in a coffee-table sized book as edifying as it is browsable. The first chapter includes a translation of the ancient Chinese ballad that tells of a young girl who, disguised as a soldier, joins the army to save her country from the advancing Huns. Here, too, are contained short biographies of the team that would make the film and how they were brought together for this project. Part two narrates their three-week journey through China where they visited historical sites and made important decisions about how to accurately portray Mulan's world. Part three is an investigation of the production itself: story line, animation, colors, effects, digital techniques, and the all-important casting of animators. Part four describes the experience of creating the film for some of the individuals of the team. Over 350 illustrations provide majesty and magic; some are colorful double-page spreads, others are line drawings from the storyboard, and four are graceful transparencies that separate the sections. Art students, film students, and movie fans will enjoy this evocative study.
Jackie Gropman, Kings Park Library, Burke, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Another fine-arts companion to another animated Disney spectacular, based on a 2000-year-old Chinese folktale and set for release this summer.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Disney Editions (June 19, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786863889
ISBN-13: 978-0786863884
Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.5 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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In mythology, the journey of a hero is an ancient and universal theme. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cleanup layout, supervising animator, visual development, story crew, effects animation, layout art, story team, creative group

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Barry Cook, Hans Bacher, Chen-yi Chang, The Lion King, Chris Sanders, Mark Henn, Pam Coats, Ric Sluiter, Peter Schneider, Alex Kupershmidt, Chi Fu, The Rescuers Down Under, Robert Stanton, Ruben Aquino, The Great Wall, Sequence Six, First Ancestor, Roger Rabbit, Sai Ping Lok, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Thomas Schumacher, Broose Johnson, Los Angeles, Aaron Blaise, Barry Temple

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligently written at last!, January 29, 2000

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I have noticed the number of reviewers for 'Art of Mulan'who criticized it for not going into the animation process deeply enough. I am of the opinion that such elementary explanation of animation is not the function of these books. There are no shortage of instructional books if you want to learn about animation. Myself, I soaked up the much more detailed analysis of the Making of Mulan. I was most intrigued by the issues faced in making a western film but still faithful to the values and depiction of Chinese culture. Plus, this book contains the sharpest words yet put forward by a Disney representative in defense of Disney's methods of adaptation, and comments on critics who deride Disney as a whole for 'ruining' classic legends, whereas adaptation of a legend to a contemporary audience has been happening for centuries and is nothing new. Great book. Great art.

...and what the hell was the 'disgusting' nude art referred to by one reviewer! There was nothing indecent in the art that I could recall.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!, July 24, 2000

By	Tom Zohar (Escondido, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this book. It is in fact one of the few "Art Of" books that I've read from beginning to end, instead of just skimming around for the "good parts". For me, it was ALL good parts. The book is filled with amazing artwork. You get to learn some interesting secrets about the movie. And, read about the gang's trip to China, which I found very interesting.

If you liked Mulan, like animation or just like art, you definitly should buy this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Holds a special place on my shelf..., June 12, 2001

By	DARYL HOLT (Tampa, FL United States) - See all my reviews

I have long studied, followed, and enjoyed Disney animation, and the film "Mulan" certainly did not disappoint me. So, when I set out to buy this book upon its initial publishing, I was fairly certain I would like it. I was wrong, I loved it!

Jeff Kurtti does an excellent job scribing the background for the making of this feature, and he has quickly established himself as the preeminent writer for Disney books of this nature. I was fortunate to meet and speak with Mr. Kurtti during my wonderful participation at the Mulan Animation Experience held at the Disney Insitute in the summer of 1998, and he comes off as an "ultimate Disney fan". His writing conveys this as well, but in a more polished, informative nature. He really had a good time researching this book, and it shows!

But, with all due respect to Mr. Kurtti, this book isn't called the "Art of Mulan" for nothing. The typical Disney quality is abundant in every frame of artwork within the book, and the sheer volume of development and concept sketches is a real treat. Having also met the film's directors, many of the animators, storyboard artists, etc. at the '98 event (put together, by the way, by Mr. Larry Lauria, a quality individual in the animation industry) I have had the luxury of being exposed to many of the background elements during the development of this film. This book, however, served as a wonderful companion piece to that experience, and also communicates much of the same information and emotion felt at that event. It is that thorough and the result of another top-notch Hyperion production.

Certainly, if you like the movie and/or appreciate Disney animation (or the growing library of "Art of..." books), then this one should be in your collection. Mr. Kurtti, Disney, and Hyperion have "done honour to us all".

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5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational look at creating animation

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5.0 out of 5 stars Coffee Table Treasure
Not to be confused with the usual "Disney" kiddie books,
this beauty is chock full of beautiful artwork that deserves
a place in your living room .. A+

Published on November 8, 2004 by DIZ KNEE BOY

4.0 out of 5 stars Art good - text bad
Serious students of Disney animation will not be disappointed by "The Art of Mulan". This book has many fine pictures of original art of various types used to make the... Read more

Published on November 8, 2001 by Bruce Gray

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm proud to own it!
This is a book we're proud to own. Jeff Kurtti is to be congratulated on bringing together the art and history of the making of a Disney,s masterpiece, MULAN. Read more

Published on June 29, 2001 by Daniel M. De Mello

5.0 out of 5 stars Holds a special place on my library shelf...
I have long studied, followed, and enjoyed Disney animation, and the film "Mulan" certainly did not disappoint me. Read more

Published on June 12, 2001 by DARYL HOLT

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but
The artwork in general was really nice, but I've seen less nudity in a foreign porn flick. I mean, some of the pictures in there are simply disgusting. Read more

Published on March 8, 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, shame about the text.
This is a beautiful book full of concept art to production stills. Though the author always rattles on about the same points for 3 or 4 pages not getting down to the nitty griddy... Read more

Published on February 15, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for future animators!
The Art of Mulan is a terrific book! Especially for any future animators out there. This book talks about all the difficulties the crew went through to make the movie. Read more

Published on January 3, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
This book is probably the best Disney Art of..... book made yet. It includes alot of the original artwork, from inspiration to final product, from storyboard to layout. Read more

Published on December 3, 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Great visuals, weak writing
All of the drawings and production stills are beautiful and there's a nice mix of rough drawings and conceptual art along side the final product. Read more

Published on November 14, 1998

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