The art of animation book bob thomas

Story of the disney studio contribution to a new art. During his long history of reporting for the ap, thomas authored at least 30 books. Rare vtg book 1958 walt disney the art of animation bob. 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 thomas, bob on. The intense color reproduction and high quality paper make the artwork far more creatively inspiring than if it had been inexpensively produced. Definitive work on the liveliest of all the livelythe animated film. 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 first volume updates the authors earlier publication walt disney. But over all good reading for disney history buffs. 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. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art by thomas, bob. Illustrated book with the staff of the walt disney studio. Signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of the disney studio contribution to a new art by bob thomas signed by walt disney. 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. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art by bob thomas with the walt disney staff with research by don graham signed by walt disney and twenty five of disneys key animators disney, walt.

The art of animation by bob thomas, signed abebooks. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Bob thomas roamed the disney studio, listening and conducting interviewing with the men who made the historic advances and innovations in animation. Author bob thomas wrote a useful book, entitled the art of animation, explaining the animation process and also using sleeping beauty as a basis. Bob thomas terrific 1958 book about the disney studio the art of animation with 10 important disney studio signatures, including walt disney. Disney art of animation by bob thomas singed by walt. Bob thomas terrific 1958 book about the disney studio the art of animation with 24 important disney studio signatures, including two by walt disney. 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. Dividing his time between disney and chouinard, his research intended as a film eventually ended up as a book, the art of animation by bob thomas, walt disney productions 1958 a major treatise on the development of animation in america as the new graphic art of our time. There was really nothing to compare with the exhibit until the animation tour opened at disneymgm studios in 1989, 23 years later. 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. Find signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of the disney studio.

So far thomas has done two posts about the book first post, second post. Signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of. All throughout there is great artwork of all kinds. The dust jacket does have some wear chipping at edges and some paint spots from previous owner who was an artist but in good condition for age. 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 beast is. 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. 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. 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. This sale is for the signed edition of the 1958 bob thomas book, the art of animation. Walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958 first edition. Walt disney has signed opposite title page click any image for a larger view. It also hints at the transition period animation was in at the time. This fun fact and a wealth of other information can be found in bob thomas s comprehensive journey into the world of disney animation.

Robert joseph bob thomas was an american hollywood film industry biographer and reporter who worked for the associated press from 1944. Walt disney productions golden press, new york, 1958. There are water stains and pages have light yellowing. Walt disney the art of animation book bob thomas inti. The art of animation by bob thomas 1st edition, hcdj 1958. Newspaper reporter robyn rickard met walt disney in 1961 and wrote an article about disney for the honolulu newspaper.

Signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of the. The art of animation book shown on the tv show the story of the animated drawing was a mockup and frustrated. The first half of the book is a history of disney animation starting with oswald the rabbit, mickeys predecessor, and going all the way through 1990s the rescuers down under. Disneys art of animation from mickey mouse to beauty and the beast is very good. Walt disney, the art of animation 1958 edition open. Including a second version of bob thomas femous book the art of disney animation. The art of animation the art of animation, by bob thomas, 187 pages.

A celebration of the magic behind the worlds most fam. To kick us off, im starting with the granddaddy of all animation books, bob thomas s classic disneys art of animation. Walt disney the art of animation book by bob thomas 1958. 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. Disneys art of animation by thomas, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I was hoping that bob would go more into detail on some of the animation, of the disney arttest them selfs. The book follows the complete process of the making of walt disneys sleeping beauty.

From mickey mouse, to beauty and the beast, and more on. See all books authored by bob thomas, including walt disney. By that time, the bob thomas the art of animation book was apparently forgotten, because the latter did it first. In this video you see interviews with former disney ceo. Find disneys art of animation disneys art of animation. 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. This is a french book i bought in after the art of walt disney in when walt disney was producing the animated feature film sleeping the art of animation book.

The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art. Walt disney has signed opposite title page click any. From mickey mouse to beauty and the beast by bob thomas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.

First edition with dust jacket, published by sandpiper press in conjunction with the opening of sleeping beauty, boldly signed by walt disney on the first page as well as by a virtual whos who of disney animators. The art of animation by bob thomas, walt disney book1958 simon and schuster publishing. 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 is a great value resort at walt disney world. It is a special and unique collectible book because it is a prefirst edition from the private collection of. The art of animation by bob thomas, signed by disney and others walt disney, 1958. Simon and schusterbr walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958 hardcover pictorial boards in dust jacket, 1st edition, 190 pages, 11. This colorful book was conceived around the disney studios production of sleeping beauty 1959 and showcases its art in particular.