Thursday, 21 January 2016

New Books about the Art of Animation





The Library has recently taken delivery of a number of books which looks specifically at the Artwork of Animated films, these have been complimented with a number of DVD's including Frozen, MONSTERS,INC and Brave.



Books include 3 volumes from the Walt Disney Animation Studios : The Archive Series, with each Volume focusing on Story, Animation and Design


Story/ Walt Disney Animation Studios.  791.4334 DISWith an introduction by John Lasseter-and very little else in the way of words-this first book in "The Artist Series" lavishly showcases the most brilliant story artwork created by such luminaries as Bill Peet, Don DaGradi, Joe Rinaldi, Roy Williams, Ub Iwerks, Burny Mattison, and Vance Gerry for such films as "Steamboat Willie" and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" to "Alice in Wonderland" and "101 Dalmatians." The art will be displayed in its full glory with all the notes, flaws, and hole punches that were so much a part of the story development process. Featuring the best examples-many never published before-as well as some pieces by unidentified artists-"Story" will be the must-have art book for collectors, artists, and Disney fans.

Animation/ Walt Disney Animation Studios. 791.4334 DISWith 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.

Design/ Walt Disney Animation Studios. 791.4334 DIS Whether it consists of quick sketches on a paper napkin, elaborate paintings in oil or watercolous or dazzling computer renderings, the unparalleled creative process of Disney artists is here collected and showcased. Among the incredible talents featured are Albert Hurter, Disney legend Joe Grant, Gustaf Tenggren and many more. Third in The Walt Disney Animation Studios - The Archive Series, this volume focused on design gives readers a rare opportunity to glimpse some of the most spectacular treasured from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library.

The library has also invested in the following "Art of" Pixar Films to compliment it's collections


The art of the Incredibles / Mark Vaz.
From the Academy Award-winning studio that brought us Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and the blockbuster Finding Nemo, comes The Incredibles, a hilarious and action-packed story of a family of superheroes banished to a boring suburban existence. Until...Mr. Incredible gets duped into an evil scheme and his family charges in to the rescue. The film is wonderfully graphic, bringing an early-'60s retro look to the superhero genre. The Art of the Incredibles once again pulls together the fabulous and otherwise never-seen movie concept art with quotes from the creative team of artists, designers, and directors. With an 8-page gatefold and fabulous colour art, it is a visually stunning book that will appeal to the adult animation audience.

The art of Brave / by Jenny Lerew  791.4334 DIS

Brave is Pixar's first fairy tale, a lush, animated adventure through the forests, heaths, and highlands of medieval Scotland. Featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with the film's many artists, The Art of Brave also showcases the gorgeous concept art that went into the creation of the movie, including colour scripts, storyboards, character studies, environment art, sculpts, and more.


The art of W.A.L.L.-E / Tim Hauser. 791.4334 DISPixar Animation Studios, the innovators behind "Toy Story", "The Incredibles", and "Ratatouille", has again reinvented the genre with "Wall.E". When a robot searching for a connection finds EVE, a sleek female probe-droid from outer space, he embarks on an adventure-filled journey across the galaxy. Inspired by classic films, and a brave venture in its own right, Wall.E is set to awe audiences in July 2008. The "Art of Wall.E" includes more than 250 imaginative pieces of concept art, including storyboards, full-colour pastels, digital and pencil sketches, character studies, colour scripts, and more. The astute text - featuring quotes from the director, artists, animators, and production team - unearths the film makers' historical inspirations and reveals a studio confidently pushing the limits of animation.

The art of Frozen / by Charles Solomon 791.4334 DIS"Features concept art from the making of the [Disney] film, including character studies and sculpts, color scripts, storyboards, and more, alongside interviews with the film's artists about the making of this comedy-adventure"

In addition the Library has also purchased a book which looks at the work of the Dreamworks Company.

The art of DreamWorks animation / by Ramin Zahed 791.4334 ZAH
"Founded in 1994 by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen, DreamWorks Animation instantly became a world-renowned animation studio with blockbuster franchises including Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda.

Though its earliest films, such as The Prince of Egypt, feature traditional hand-drawn cel animation, DreamWorks soon forayed into claymation with Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, and pioneered advanced computer animation with films such as Antz, Shark Tale, and How to Train Your Dragon.

Brimming with concept art, preproduction designs, and character sketches, DreamWorks Animation marks the studio's 20th anniversary and offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access into its archives. An introduction by DreamWorks co-founder Katzenberg provides insider perspective on the studio's most popular films, as does running commentary from artists and directors on all of DreamWorks' 30 films to date." 

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