Find disneys art of animation disneys art of animation. Binding hardcover isbn 10 1562829971 isbn 9781562829971 publisher hyperion books place of publication new york date published 1991 keywords animation cartoons film history illustrated books disney bookseller catalogs. In 1958, walt disney encouraged thirtysixyearold bob thomas to write the art of animation, the first book that would give full credit to the animators and. Disneys art of animation from mickey mouse to beauty and the beast is very good. But over all good reading for disney history buffs. Walt disney, the art of animation 1958 edition open. Bob thomas artwork interests in sundry items pardon our construction just now were rebuilding redecorating and refurbishing wed like to spare you the exposure to dust, paint fumes, and flying hammers. This colorful book was conceived around the disney studios production of sleeping beauty 1959 and showcases its art in particular.
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Walt disney, the art of animation by thomas, bob, 1958, simon and schuster edition, in english. A general overview of the disney output from the 1920s up to the early 90s and the making of beauty and the beast. All throughout there is great artwork of all kinds. Bob thomas roamed the disney studio, listening and conducting interviewing with the men who made the historic advances and innovations in. Bob died in december of 1993 from problems associated with a bad case of the flu. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The art of animation by bob thomas, signed by disney and others walt disney, 1958. To kick us off, im starting with the granddaddy of all animation books, bob thomass classic disneys art of animation.
In 1958, walt disney encouraged thirtysixyearold bob thomas to write the art of animation, the first book that would give full credit to the animators and explore the animation process. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art by thomas, bob and a great selection of related books, art. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art by bob thomas with the walt disney staff with research by don graham. Amazon price new from used from hardcover, 1 jan 1958 please retry. Disneys art of animation by bob thomas 1st edition. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Bob thomas terrific 1958 book about the disney studio the art of animation with 24 important disney studio signatures, including two by walt. The first volume updates the authors earlier publication walt disney. The art of animation by bob thomas 1st edition, hcdj 1958 walt disney the art of animation bob thomas, walt disney 1958 no dj, pages in grea rare 1958 the art of animation walt disney book dust jacket bob thomas 1958 walt disney art of animation bob thomas illustrated studio artist 1 the art of. Author bob thomas wrote a useful book, entitled the art of animation, explaining the animation process and also using sleeping beauty as a basis.
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Published in 1958, walt disney the art of animation is the bob thomass fascinating journey through the walt disney studios process of taking a project from the notion of an idea to a fully rendered animated motion picture. First edition with dust jacket, published by sandpiper press in conjunction with the opening of sleeping beauty, boldly signed by walt disney on the first page as well as by a virtual whos who of disney animators. Newspaper reporter robyn rickard met walt disney in 1961 and wrote an article about disney for the honolulu newspaper. So far thomas has done two posts about the book first post, second post.
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The intense color reproduction and high quality paper make the artwork far more creatively inspiring than if it had been inexpensively produced. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Bob thomas roamed the disney studio, listening and conducting interviewing with the men who made the historic advances and innovations in animation. To this day author film historian bob thomas the art of animation remains one of the most readable and enjoyable books on disney animation. Disneys art of animation author thomas, bob formatbinding hardcover book condition used edition 1st edition. Signed by walt disney and twentyfive artists and animators from the disney studio. Thomas interviewed walt disney many times during the years he was a hollywood correspondent for the associate press and in preparation for his two books, the art of animation and walt disney. Michael sporn has been scanning some beautiful photos and artwork from bob thomas s classic long outofprint 1958 book about disney called the art of animation. Walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958 first edition. All of the famous nine old men have signed near their photo. In 1958, walt disney encouraged bob thomas to write the art of animation, the first book that would give full credit to the animators and explore the animation process.
Walt disney productions golden press, new york, 1958. The art of animation walt disney collectible original 1958. Disneys art of animation by thomas, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 05, 2014 including a second version of bob thomas femous book the art of disney animation. Including a second version of bob thomas femous book the art of disney animation.
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From mickey mouse to beauty and the beast by bob thomas. It is a special and unique collectible book because it is a prefirst edition from the private collection of walt disney. Click to read more about disneys art of animation, volume i. From mickey mouse to beauty and the beast paperback october 1, 1992 by bob thomas author visit amazons bob thomas page. There are water stains and pages have light yellowing. Simon and schusterbr walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958 hardcover pictorial boards in dust jacket, 1st edition, 190 pages, 11. Find signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of the disney studio. Story of the disney studio contribution to a new art.
Published in 1958, walt disney the art of animation is the bob thomas s fascinating journey through the walt disney studios process of taking a project from the notion of an idea to a fully rendered animated motion picture. Thomas e tumbusch, bob welbaum, tomart publications firm. In this video you see interviews with former disney ceo micheal eisner, disney animator ward kimball, disney. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art thomas, bob on. Thomas interviewed walt disney many times during the years he was a hollywood correspondent for the associate press and in preparation for his two books, the. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art by thomas, bob. From mickey mouse to beauty and the beast by bob thomas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all books authored by bob thomas, including walt disney. Golden press walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958 hardcover pictorial boards in dust jacket, 2nd edition, 190 pages, 11.
The art of animation lj 3159, tracing the evolution of the disney studios animated features up through the release of. Michael sporn has been scanning some beautiful photos and artwork from bob thomass classic long outofprint 1958 book about disney called the art of animation. Here, thirtythree years later, with his original book long outofprint, and a highly soughtafter collectors item, thomas is back with a new. The art of animation book signed by walt disney by bob thomas. Walt disney the art of animation book by bob thomas 1958. The first edition of this one came out all the way back in 1958, at which time it featured a special section devoted to the making of sleeping beauty, which was then disneys current project. The art of animation book signed stage nine entertainment. The art of animation lj 3159, tracing the evolution of the disney studios animated features up through the release of the recent rescuers down under. By that time, the bob thomas the art of animation book was apparently forgotten, because the latter did it first. Bob thomas terrific 1958 book about the disney studio the art of animation with 24 important disney studio signatures, including two by walt disney. Robert joseph thomas january 26, 1922 march 14, 2014 was an american hollywood film industry biographer and reporter who worked for the associated press from 1944 as of 2014, he was twice listed in the guinness world records, for the longest career as a reporter, and for the most consecutive academy awards shows covered by an entertainment reporter. I was hoping that bob would go more into detail on some of the animation, of the disney arttest them selfs. The art of animation book shown on the tv show the story of the animated drawing was a mockup and frustrated wouldbe animators who tried to search for the book.
Thomas follows walt disney and his artists through the creation of the disney classic sleeping beauty. Dozens of academy awards later, in 1958, walt disney encouraged bob thomas to write the art of animation, the book that would finally give full credit to the animators, and explore the process. Sep 30, 2017 to kick us off, im starting with the granddaddy of all animation books, bob thomass classic disneys art of animation. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. There was really nothing to compare with the exhibit until the animation tour opened at disneymgm studios in 1989, 23 years later. Dec 08, 2009 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Disneys art of animation from mickey mouse to beauty and the beast is essentially an almagam of two books. From mickey mouse, to beauty and the beast, and more on. Published in 1958, it focuses primarily on the making of sleeping. The art of animation bob thomas pdf 29 subslyndtran.
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