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Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Archive Series

This comprehensive series offers an unparalleled journey into the heart of one of the world's most beloved animation studios. Delve into a rich history filled with groundbreaking innovation, boundless creativity, and the creation of characters that have captured imaginations for generations. Each volume meticulously chronicles the evolution of seminal works, from initial concept art to final frames, showcasing the artistic and technical mastery involved. It's an essential collection for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, and art historians alike.

Walt Disney Animation Studios - The Archive Series. Animation

Recommended Reading Order

  • With an introduction by John Lasseter—and very little else in the way of words—this second book in The Artist Series lavishly showcases the most brilliant animation created by such luminaries as Ub Iwerks, Norm Ferguson, Ben Sharpsteen, Hamilton Luske, Dick Huemer, Grim Natwick, Art Babbitt, Fred Moore, Bill Tytla, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Milt Kahl, Marc Davis, John Lounsbery, Ward Kimball, Eric Larson, Les Clark, Wolfgang Reitherman, John Sibley, Bill Justice, Clyde Geronimi, Ted Berman, Glen Keane, Andreas Deja, Eric Goldberg, Mark Henn and Tony Bancroft. The artwork—much of which has never before been published—offers the opportunity to marvel at the those magical lines of pencil that brought life to so many unforgettable Disney characters. Animation represents a rare opportunity to enjoy a glimpse into the truly spectacular trove of treasures from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library.

    Walt Disney Animation Studios - The Archive Series. Animation