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Disney Editions Deluxe Ser.: The Illusion of Life : Disney Animation by Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas (1995, Hardcover)

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The Illusion of Life by Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston. Title The Illusion of Life. In 1978, they retired from Walt Disney Productions and began work on this book. Disney Animation. Author Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston.

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Disney Publishing Worldwide
ISBN-10
0786860707
ISBN-13
9780786860708
eBay Product ID (ePID)
954960

Product Key Features

Book Title
Illusion of Life : Disney Animation
Number of Pages
576 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Film / Genres / Animated, Techniques / Drawing, Popular Culture, Animation (See Also Film / Genres / Animated)
Publication Year
1995
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Performing Arts
Author
Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston
Book Series
Disney Editions Deluxe Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
101 Oz
Item Length
11.4 in
Item Width
10.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
95-019427
Dewey Edition
20
Grade From
Fifth Grade
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Dewey Decimal
741.5/8/0979494
Grade To
Ninth Grade
Synopsis
The most complete book on the subject ever written, this is the fascinating inside story by two long-term Disney animators of the gradual perfecting of a relatively young and particularly American art from, which no other move studio has ever been able to equal . The authors, Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, worked with Walt Disney himself as well as other leading figures in a half-century of Disney films. They personally animated leading characters in most of the famous films and have decades of close association with the others who helped perfect this extremely difficult and time-consuming art form. Not to be mistaken for just a "how-to-do-it," this voluminously illustrated volume (like the classic Disney films themselves) is intended for everyone to enjoy. Besides relating the painstaking trial-and-error development of Disney's character animation technology, this 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. The book answers everybody's question about how the amazingly lifelike effects of Disney character animation were achieved, including charming stories of the ways that many favorite animated figures got their unique personalities. From the perspective of two men who had an important role in shaping the art of animation, and within the context of the history of animation and the growth of the Disney studio, this is the definitive volume on the work and achievement of one of America's best-known and most widely loved cultural institutions. Nostalgia and film buffs, students of popular culture, and that very broad audience who warmly responds to the Disney "illusion of life" will find this book compelling reading (and looking!). Searching for that perfect gift for the animation fan in your life? Explore more behind-the-scenes stories from Disney Editions: The Art of Mulan: A Disney Editions Classic Walt Disney's Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks One Day at Disney: Meet the People Who Make the Magic Across the Globe The Walt Disney Studios: A Lot to Remember From All of Us to All of You: The Disney Christmas Card Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: The Search for the Lost Disney Cartoons, Revised Special Edition Disney Villains: Delightfully Evil - The Creation, The Inspiration, The Fascination The Art and Flair of Mary Blair: An Appreciation, Updated Edition, The most complete book on the subject ever written, this is the fascinating inside story by two long-term Disney animators of the gradual perfecting of a relatively young and particularly American art from, which no other move studio has ever been able to equal. The authors, Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, worked not only with the legendary Walt Disney himself but also with other leading figures in the half-century of Disney films. They personally animated leading characters in most of the famous films, and have decades of close association with the other men and women who helped perfect this extremely difficult and time-consuming art form (each feature requires some two and half million drawings ). Not to be mistaken for just a "how-to-do-it," this voluminously illustrated volume (like the classic Disney films themselves) is definitely intended for everyone to enjoy. Besides relating the painstaking trial-and-error development of Disney's charcter animation technology, this 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 fo 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. The book answers everybody's question about how the amazingly lifelike effects of Disney character animation were achieved, including charming stories of the ways that many favorite animated figures got their unique personalities. From the perspective of two men who had an important role in shaping the art of animation, and within the context of the history of animation and the growth of the Disney studio, this is the definitive volume on the work and achievement of one of America's best-known and most widely loved cultural institutions. Nostalgia and film buffs, students of popular culture, and that very broad audience who warmly responds to the Disney "illusion of life" will find this book compelling reading (and looking ).
LC Classification Number
NC1766.U52D58 1995
Copyright Date
1995
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5 out of 5 stars
by albythere51219 Nov, 2020
Great for animation lovers
I've always loved Disney's gorgeous animation. This book gives an inside look on the principles of animation, examples of said principles, and how they came to be through years or trial and error. Makes me want to become an animator!
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5 out of 5 stars
by noshe_5024 Jul, 2019
excellent condition,perfect for any Disney fan.
An amazing book,richly detailing the early history of the Walt Disney studio.if you plan on becoming an animator or are just fascinated by the craft this is a must have.
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5 out of 5 stars
by brainrender08 Jul, 2008
Amazing Book
Brad Bird, writer and director of The Incredibles and Iron Giant, calls this book "the Bible of animation. Everyone needs to own one and READ IT!" I totally agree. If you're wanting to learn about animation, this is the best book I've ever seen. It tells everything about the Disney process from character creation to conveying emotion with every move of the body. Excellent read, excellent pictures. If you love Disney, you'll love this book.
5 out of 5 stars
by flap_jaw01 Feb, 2017
Graphic Arts Textbook
I got this for my son for his graphics arts class; he loves it. The illustrations are vivid and the accompanying text is great. He plans to keep this one.
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5 out of 5 stars
by amitch6530 Dec, 2009
Beautiful illustrations and outstanding writing.
I bought this book for my son who is a student in Fine Arts. He requested this book as a Christmas present. When I opened the box I was surprised to see how well the book was packaged. There wasn't a scratch on it, and it was in perfect condition. The colors of the illustrations are fantastic, and it depicts the artistry and magnificance of famous Disney illustrators. The attention to detail is unbelievable, the pictures literally jump off the pages. This is a beautiful book, and one my son will cherish for a lifetime.

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