Disney Animation: The Illusion Of Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Within the hallowed halls of Walt Disney Studios, two masters of their craft spent decades breathing life into drawings, and Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life stands as their definitive testament to that extraordinary art. Written by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston — two of Disney's legendary Nine Old Men — this monumental work chronicles the evolution of animation from its earliest experimental days through the golden age of Disney classics, detailing the painstaking techniques, creative philosophies, and hard-won wisdom that transformed a fledgling art form into a global cultural phenomenon. Illustrated with thousands of rare sketches, storyboards, and production cels, the book presents an unparalleled behind-the-scenes look at iconic films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Bambi, and The Jungle Book. Regarded by animators and film scholars alike as the definitive bible of the animation craft, this volume argues persuasively that true animation is not merely movement, but the illusion of thought, emotion, and personality — a distinction that separates Disney's finest work from all imitators. Thomas and Johnston write with warmth, precision, and infectious enthusiasm, instructing readers in the famous twelve principles of animation that continue to underpin the industry to this day, from squash and stretch to anticipation and follow-through. A touchstone of cinematic history and artistic pedagogy, it remains an indispensable volume for anyone who has ever wondered what truly makes a drawn character feel gloriously, unmistakably alive.
Author: Frank Thomas And Ollie Johnston
Format: Paperback
Published: 1984, Abbeville Press
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Within the hallowed halls of Walt Disney Studios, two masters of their craft spent decades breathing life into drawings, and Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life stands as their definitive testament to that extraordinary art. Written by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston — two of Disney's legendary Nine Old Men — this monumental work chronicles the evolution of animation from its earliest experimental days through the golden age of Disney classics, detailing the painstaking techniques, creative philosophies, and hard-won wisdom that transformed a fledgling art form into a global cultural phenomenon. Illustrated with thousands of rare sketches, storyboards, and production cels, the book presents an unparalleled behind-the-scenes look at iconic films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Bambi, and The Jungle Book. Regarded by animators and film scholars alike as the definitive bible of the animation craft, this volume argues persuasively that true animation is not merely movement, but the illusion of thought, emotion, and personality — a distinction that separates Disney's finest work from all imitators. Thomas and Johnston write with warmth, precision, and infectious enthusiasm, instructing readers in the famous twelve principles of animation that continue to underpin the industry to this day, from squash and stretch to anticipation and follow-through. A touchstone of cinematic history and artistic pedagogy, it remains an indispensable volume for anyone who has ever wondered what truly makes a drawn character feel gloriously, unmistakably alive.