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The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation

by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston

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ISBN13: 9780786860708
ISBN10: 0786860707
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The most complete book ever written on the subject, this is the fascinating inside story, told by two long-term Disney animators, of the gradual perfection of a relatively young and particularly American art form — which no other movie studio has been able to equal.

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"[A] magnificent volume...essential for film collections and a feast for the most casual peruser." Library Journal

Synopsis:

Traces the development of Disney animation, explains what made Disney's style unique, and features original sketches and drawings revealing the origins of Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters.

Synopsis:

Written by the ultimate Disney insiders, this "bible" of animation has become a legend in itself. This volume seeks to explain the process that makes Disney's animation unique--what sets the work of the Disney studios apart from other animation products. Here are original sketches of best-loved Disney characters, how memorable movie sequences were made, and anecdotes about working with Walt. Full-color throughout. National ads/media.
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Johnston is one of the "Nine Old Men" of Disney Animation.
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Rachel Oftedahl, February 7, 2007 (view all comments by Rachel Oftedahl)
While I was in school training to be a 3D animator, one of my professors had us watch a documentary about Frank Thomas and his animation partner, Ollie Johnston. I thought I would be bored out of my gourd, but it was wonderful. I ran out and bought this book, which is beautifully laid out and filled with one motivation after another to keep this beautiful art of animation alive.
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ash229, October 5, 2006 (view all comments by ash229)
It is a very motivational book for aspiring animators that tells the story of bringing a little magic in everyones life.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780786860708
Subtitle:
Disney Animation
Author:
Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston
With:
Johnston, Ollie
Author:
Johnson, Ollie
Author:
Johnston, Ollie
Author:
Thomas, Frank
Author:
Johnston, Cllie
Publisher:
Disney Editions
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Form - Cartoons & Comics
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Film - History & Criticism
Subject:
Animated films
Subject:
Walt disney productions
Subject:
Animated films -- United States -- History and criticism.
Subject:
Comics & Cartoons
Subject:
Film & Video - History & Criticism
Subject:
Games & Activities - Magic
Subject:
Animated films -- United States.
Edition Number:
1st Hyperion ed.
Edition Description:
Hyperion
Series Volume:
103-71
Publication Date:
October 1995
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
576
Dimensions:
11.28x10.54x1.47 in. 6.37 lbs.
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