THE ART OF WALT DISNEY From Mickey Mouse To The Magic Kingdoms

The Art of Walt Disney, is about the innovations of Walt Disney This is the original published in 1973, revised and expanded editions were issued in 1975, 1995, 2004, 2011, and 2023. This fun book chronicles the artistic achievements and history of Walt Disney and The Walt Disney Company. This is the only full account of Disney's career to benefit from free access to the Walt Disney archives.

Christopher Finch, conducted dozens of interviews with past and present Disney employees and selected hundreds of previously unpublished drawings, paintings, and photographs for inclusion in this book. The basic techniques of animation are explained, and varied examples of story sketches, layouts, animation drawings, and background paintings- all the elements that go into the making of an animated film-are illustrated. Many film stills and documentary photographs enrich the story, and we learn how film-making skills were adapted to aid in the design of the parks, bringing to life unexpected combinations of nostalgia and electronics.

The title page folds out to a full color four-pages wide. It includes 351 color plates and 763 illustrations in both color and black and white. Out of Print. Condition: Fine Minus. There are one inch holes on front and back plastic covers with a piece of the top back cover missing. The Mickey Mouse graphic element loose on the cloth cover. Dent top front cover edge.