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The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney's Great Animators Hardcover – September 23, 2015

by Andreas Deja (Author)

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Learn from the men who changed animation forever

Walt Disney’s team of core animators, who he affectionately called his "Nine Old Men," were known for creating Disney’s most famous works, as well as refining the 12 basic principles of animation. Follow master animator and Disney legend Andreas Deja as he takes you through the minds and works of these notable animators. An apprentice to the Nine Old Men himself, Deja gives special attention to each animator and provides a thoughtful analysis on their techniques that include figure drawing, acting, story structure, and execution. The in-depth analysis of each animator’s work will allow you to refine your approach to character animation. Rare sequential drawings from the Disney archives also give you unprecedented access and insight into the most creative minds that changed the course of animation.

Instruction and analysis on the works of each of the Nine Old Men broaden your creative choices and approaches to character animation
Original drawings, some never-before-seen by the public are explored in depth, giving you behind-the-scenes access into Disney animation history
Gain first-hand insight into the foundation of timeless characters and scenes from some of Disney’s most memorable feature and short films

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About the Author

Andreas Deja was ten years old when he first applied for a job as a Disney animator. The Walt Disney Studios wrote back to Deja telling him that they had no openings, but were always on the lookout for new talent. At the age of 20, he applied again and was accepted. This launched a long and successful career with Disney. Deja has left his mark on some of the most memorable and successful Disney animated features and shorts. His early work includes animation and character design for The Great Mouse Detective, Oliver & Company, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. In addition, he is known for his animation of some of Disney’s most evil villains: Gaston, Jafar, and Scar. The list of memorable characters continues with King Triton, Mickey Mouse, Hercules, Lilo, Goofy, Tigger, Mama Odie, and Juju. In 2006, at the 35th Annie Awards, Deja was awarded the Winsor McCay Award for outstanding contribution to the art of animation. In 2015, he was named a Disney Legend by the Walt Disney Company. Presently, Deja is working on his own independent animated short films and is actively involved in his animation-related blog, Deja View.

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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
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Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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Five Stars

ByZhiqi Liaoon October 17, 2015

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This book is awesome!!

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Simply Brilliant!!!

ByKindle Customeron 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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The Work of the Nine Old Men

ByVon January 21, 2017

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The Nine Old Men, the key animators of the 1940's and 50's, continue to inspire many up and coming animators.
Andreas Deja, one of the leading Disney animators of the Renaissance era, knew and was taught by most of the Nine Old Men and writes about their careers and contributions to Disney Animation.
Unlike Canemaker's earlier book which chronicled the lives of the Nine Old Men, Deja focuses on their skills and animation style while providing many animation sketches of a few scenes from a given film. I love the craft of these animation drawings.
For up and coming animators, this should provide inspiration and insight on how to approach various animation aspects.

Deja has hinted on writing about the other "earlier generation" of Disney animators as well as coffee table books on individual animators such as Milt Kahl (which would be a real treat).

A great read for animators and Disney enthusiasts.

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The Tenth Old Man Honors The Original Nine

ByMichael Guarinoon 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. Actually, as I think about it, Andreas has done something more than that. Something more beautiful. I read once that Gustave Dore, interrupted work on his long planned masterpiece, The Veil of Tears, to design a sculpture for the tomb of his friend and hero, Alexandre Dumas ---a magnificent D'artagnan, sword drawn, standing guard over Dumas' soul for all eternity. This is, in essence, what Andreas has done ---delaying completion of his own labor of love, the short film Mushka, to undertake a similar gesture of friendship to departed friends --only he's erected a safe resting place for 9 great souls, not just one.

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Wow! Amazing!!!

ByJimon 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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I love this book!

ByKaren LInzon November 27, 2016

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Wow! What a beautiful book! I love the way it is organized. Each chapter is a mini-biography of each animator. I found it fascinating to learn about each animator's personality, background, and which characters they animated in various Disney films. This book is filled with beautiful photos and sketches. It made me think it would be fun to write a new Disney movie and incorporate at least one character from each animator as an homage to them. I love the preface, too. Thank you, Andreas, for writing this wonderful book!

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Legendary

ByMaili Taniguchion 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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Love love love this book

ByAmazon Customeron 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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Their really needs to be a movie about these Nine Old Men.

My life is surrounded by art, comic art, and animation. This book will do nicely!!Read more

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Great insight into the minds of the original Disney artists

The pages turn so smoothly. Great insight into the minds of the original Disney artists.Read more

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Published 3 months ago by robyn m

awesome

we have given two of them away to family. awesome book Read more

Published 5 months ago by Judith M.

My Regards to Andreas and the Nine Old Men.

I just like to give my kudos to the author, Andreas Deja, for his most thoughtful and believable insight on the creative process of the fabled team of Disney animators.Read more

Published 5 months ago by Pauly Christoforos

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Published 7 months ago by joanna

Five Stars

Fantastic book. Great any disney lover or art lover.Read more

Published 8 months ago by Joseph D Johnson

Not an instructional book, but great anyway

It may say "lessons, techniques, and inspiration" but this is more a series of biographies than anything else.Read more

Published 9 months ago by K. Henderson

Four Stars

Great product, great service, no complaints. Lots of good stories and perspective I haven't found anywhere else.Read more

Published 10 months ago by Steven Jase

Five Stars

great book.Read more

Published 12 months ago by james l peyton sr

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