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    Illusion of Life: Disney Animation, Vol. 1 by Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnson, Ollie Johnston, Cllie Johnston

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    (Hardcover - Revised)

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    • Publisher: Disney Press
    • Pub. Date: October 1995
    • ISBN-13: 9780786860708
    • Sales Rank: 31,576
    • 576pp
    • Edition Description: Revised
    • Edition Number: 1
     
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    Synopsis

    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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    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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    Thomas and Johnston, two of Disney's original animators, here give the inside scoop on how the studio created the works that have charmed the world. "The text is ambitious," said LJ's reviewer (LJ 12/15/81). The "authors simultaneously give a history of Disney animation and explain the processes involved in clear, nontechnical terms." Along with the splendid text are dozens of color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations. A "magnificent volume" that remains "essential for film collections and a feast for the most casual peruser."

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    Customer Rating for this product is 5 out of 5 Disney is my life!!
    Angie, A person who want 2 work 4 Disney, 03/10/2005

    Since i was little i already knew what i was goin to do when i was growing up and i wanted to work in animation and work for disney, my life dream!! And this teaches you how disney animation is so unique from others and you go step by step!! It is truley the bible of animation!!

    Customer Rating for this product is 5 out of 5 Awesome
    kofi jamal (huemanxl@hotmail.com) , a future animator, 02/28/2002

    This book is like a breath of fresh air. I'm only on page 70 and I'm floored. A must for anyone who is or wants to be a animator. Classic.

    Also recommended: How to Draw the Marvel way, Cartoon Animation, DC Comics Guides to Pencilling and Writing Comics, Batman Animated.

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