A Disney Sketchbook

Imagine if one sketchbook had been passed down through the decades from one Disney animator to the next, with each one making a contribution before leaving it in the talented hands of another artist. That idea was the inspiration for A Disney Sketchbook. The drawings contained within it represent the entire range of animation development, from the origins of ideas to fully conceived characters. Pencil studies of a much-younger Wendy and a serpentlike sea witch reveal the many imaginative iterations that animators create before they ultimately perfect every hero and villain. And comprehensive studies of Mickey and Baloo showcase the dedication that goes into defining the facial expressions and body language of each beloved character. Films and shorts from throughout the history of the company are featured-beginning with Steamboat Willie and ending with Tangled-demonstrating the ingenuity and skill that have remained a constant at Walt Disney Animation Studios since 1928.

 


 

ISBN: 978-1-4231-6569-9

152 pages

Release Date: October 2012

MSRP: $50.00

Poster Art of the Disney Parks

Poster Art of the Disney Parks

September 2012

Daniel Handke and Vanessa Hunt

Introduction by Tony Baxter

Anyone who has ever walked through the gates at a Disney Park knows that there is a magical experience waiting to be had on the other side. All of the telltale signs are there: the sound of joyful music pipes across the promenade; the smells of popcorn and cookies waft through the air; and the colorful attraction posters depict all the wonderful rides and shows created for Guests by the Imagineers. Poster Art of the Disney Parks is a tribute to those posters, which begin telling the story of each attraction even before Guests have entered the queue area. Disney attraction posters have been an important means of communication since Disneyland began displaying them in 1956. Not only are they eye-catching pieces of artwork that adorn the Parks with flair and style, they are also displayed to build excitement and disseminate information about the newest additions to the Disney landscape. When the first attraction posters made their debut at Disneyland, one such piece of art proclaimed that Guests could have a "true-life adventure" on the Jungle Cruise. And in 2012 at Disney's California Adventure, a poster announced the grand opening of Cars Land-the newest thrill-filled destination at the Disneyland Resort. Both of those posters are reproduced within this book, along with posters from every decade in between. As evidenced by the evolution of the attraction posters, art styles and design techniques have certainly changed over the years. These characteristics also differ from continent to continent. Posters from Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland exhibit the nuances in presentation that give each Park's pantheon of posters its signature look. But while artistic interpretations and color palettes may vary from Park to Park and from year to year, the spirit of Disney storytelling is a constant that ties them all together.

A lush compendium of posters from Disney theme parks around the globe, along with concept art and lively narrative about the development of the stunning posters!

ISBN:	1-4231-2411-1
EAN / ISBN-13:	978-1-4231-2411-5

Art of Walt Disney World

The Art of Walt Disney World

Jeff Kurtti and Bruce Gordon

Introduction by Roy E. Disney

May 2009

A stunning art book showcasing the rich, varied, and vivid artistic inspiration behind the development of Walt Disney World Resort attractions.

ISBN:	1-4231-0459-5
EAN / ISBN-13:	978-1-4231-0459-9

Art of Disneyland

The Art of Disneyland

Jeff Kurtti and Bruce Gordon
Introduction by Martin A. Skylar

March 2005

Gathered together for the first time anywhere is an illustrated chronicle of the artistic development of the landmarks,attractions, and shows that constitute Disneyland. Conceptual materials, sketches, layout drawings, andpaintings are meticulously reproduced with lavish production values in abeautiful large-format book that is destined to become a spectacular keepsakefor the Park's fans and art collectors everywhere.

ISBN:	1-4231-0459-5
EAN / ISBN-13:	978-1-4231-0459-9

An alternat version may exist, the only identifiable difference being the ISBN of 0786855614 and an ISBN-13 of  9780786855612