Walt disney, the art of animation 1958 edition open. Bob thomas s the art of animation 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 productions golden press, new york, 1958. Definitive work on the liveliest of all the livelythe animated film. 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. Find signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of the disney studio. To this day author film historian bob thomas the art of animation remains one of the most readable and enjoyable books on disney animation.
The art of animation book signed by walt disney by bob thomas. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art hardcover 1958 by bob thomas author, don graham collaborator. So far thomas has done two posts about the book first post, second post. Evidently an update from a book bob thomas originally wrote in the late 1950s at walts request, the first 120 pages is a concise history of animation, specific to walt disneys indelible contributions to the art form. Magician of the movies, walt disney, an american original, building a company. Bob thomas books list of books by author bob thomas thriftbooks. 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. 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. The story of disneys the art of animation cartoon research. In addition, to support the original touring exhibit as well as sleeping beauty, walt had writer bob thomas put together a book entitled the art of animation.
A celebration of the magic behind the worlds most fam. Acclaimed as the dean of hollywood reporters, bob thomas had been writing about the movie business for the associated press since the days when hollywood was run by the men who founded it. Walt disney, the art of animation by thomas, bob, 1958, simon and schuster edition, in english. Signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of the. Find disneys art of animation disneys art of animation. Sep 30, 2017 to kick us off, im starting with the granddaddy of all animation books, bob thomass classic disneys art of animation. The intense color reproduction and high quality paper make the artwork far more creatively inspiring than if it had been inexpensively produced. A general overview of the disney output from the 1920s up to the early 90s and the making of beauty and the beast. Disneys art of animation from mickey mouse to beauty and the. From mickey mouse to beauty and the beast by bob thomas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Walt disney, the art of animation 1958 edition open library. It also hints at the transition period animation was in at the time. After disneys death in 1966, thomas wrote the official biography, walt disney. 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.
Robert joseph bob thomas was an american hollywood film industry biographer and reporter who worked for the associated press from 1944. Formatbinding paperback book condition used vgno dustjacket edition first edition binding paperback isbn 10 1562828991 isbn 9781562828998 publisher hyperion place of publication new york, ny date published 1991. See all books authored by bob thomas, including walt disney. All throughout there is great artwork of all kinds. Bob thomas s classic long out of print 1958 book about disney called the art of animation is a remarkable edition on the art of animation and the disneystudios accomplishments in the field. 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. Disneys art of animation from mickey mouse to beauty and the beast is essentially an almagam of two books. The first volume updates the authors earlier publication walt disney. 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.
The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art by bob thomas with the walt disney staff with research by don graham. The art of animation bob thomas pdf 29 subslyndtran. 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. 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. 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. Disneys art of animation from mickey mouse to beauty and the beast is very good. Walt disney the art of animation book by bob thomas 1958 euc. Story of the disney studio contribution to a new art.
I was hoping that bob would go more into detail on some of the animation, of the disney arttest them selfs. Bob thomas roamed the disney studio, listening and conducting interviewing with the men who made the historic advances and innovations in animation. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about disneys art of animation, volume i. The art of animation by bob thomas, signed abebooks. Bob thomass classic long outofprint 1958 book about disney called the art of animation is a remarkable edition on the art of animation and the disneystudios accomplishments in the field. Disneys art of animation by thomas, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Disneys art of animation, bob thomas, first edition, 1991, lenticular cover. From mickey mouse, to hercules disney editions deluxe film thomas, bob published by disney editions 2017. From mickey mouse, to beauty and the beast, and more on. Disneys art of animation, from mickey mouse to beauty and the beast by thomas, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Disney and the creation of an entertainment empire, and the art of animation, from mickey mouse to beauty and the beast, and its revision, the art of animation, from mickey mouse to hercules. 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.
From mickey mouse to beauty and the beast by bob thomas. Simon and schusterbr walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958 hardcover pictorial boards in dust jacket, 1st edition, 190 pages, 11. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art thomas, bob on. During his long history of reporting for the ap, thomas authored at least 30 books. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art by thomas, bob. Click to read more about disneys art of animation, volume i. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Disneys art of animation, volume i catalog your books online. Signed by walt disney and twenty five of disneys key animators disney, walt.
Bob thomas books list of books by author bob thomas. 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. Disneys art of animation, bob thomas, first edition, 1991. Walt disney the art of animation book by bob thomas 1958. In addition, to support the original touring exhibit as well as sleeping beauty, walt had writer bob thomas put together a book entitled the art of. From mickey mouse to beauty and the beast 9781562828998. Nice condition does have original owner name written inside cover. Dec 08, 2009 walt disney, the art of animation by thomas, bob, 1958, simon and schuster edition, in english. Sep 03, 2014 looking back from 2014, with all the wealth of critical writing about walt that we now have, with all the interviews and research accomplished by animation historians like jim korkis and mike barrier, the bob thomas book seems without depth, but it marked the beginning of a time of greater interest in the people of animation who made walt disney look good and in the art of animation itself. Bob thomas terrific 1958 book about the disney studio the art of animation with 10 important disney studio signatures, including walt disney.
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