THE ILLUSION OF LIFE: DISNEY ANIMATION

The most complete book ever written on the subject, this is the fascinating inside story 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. Along with relating the painstaking trial-and-error development of Disney's character animation technology, the book irresistibly charms us with almost an overabundance of the original historic drawings used in creating some of the best-loved characters in American culture: Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Snow White and Bambi (among many, many others)--as well as early sketches used in developing memorable sequences from classic features such as Fantasia and Pinocchio. With the full cooperation of Walt Disney Productions and free access to the studio's priceless archives, the authors took unparalleled advantage of their intimate long-term experience with animated films to choose the precise drawings to illustrate their points from among hundreds of thousands of pieces of artwork carefully stored away. 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.