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The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation

The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation

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Authors: Ollie Johnston, Frank Thomas
Publisher: Disney Editions
Category: Book

List Price: $60.00
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 63 reviews
Sales Rank: 12704

Media: Hardcover
Edition: Rev Sub
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 576
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.4
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 10.6 x 1.5

ISBN: 0786860707
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.580979494
EAN: 9780786860708
ASIN: 0786860707

Publication Date: October 19, 1995
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Product Description
An out-of-print collector's item since 1986, the definitive account of the development of Disney animation explains what made Disney's style unique and features original sketches and drawings revealing the origins of Mickey and the rest. National ad/promo.


Customer Reviews:   Read 58 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars excellent must-read for animators   November 24, 2008
This is a book well worth owning for all animators, not only for it's invaluable lessons on the principles of animation, but also for it's beautiful artwork.


5 out of 5 stars Great for Historians and Animators and the Disney Lover at Heart   November 16, 2008
Must have for anyone interested in the process of creating Disney animation. It covers the early years of Disney design up to about the 1980s. It's hard bound with a great looking cover. Kids love looking at the pictures of their favorite characters in all stages of development.


5 out of 5 stars excelent book   August 10, 2008
Excellent book

This excellent book is a manual of animation.
Everything about animation you can find on it.



5 out of 5 stars Great Book For Animators!   July 14, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Anyone who loves Disney animation and anyone who is learning the process of animation needs to get their hands on this book. It is long, it is detailed, but it is well worth it. This book mainly covers the essential Principles of Animation such as Squash and Stretch, Anticipation, Follow Through, etc. Go get it!


5 out of 5 stars Very inspirational...   May 21, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a really inspirational book! It takes you through the history of Disney animation and how the founding animators discovered their secrets and modeled their craft. You will learn all about the fundamentals of great animation and how to apply proven techniques to form your skill. It is easy to read and is full of great imagery and references. Highly recommended!

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