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The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation (Hardcover)

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Hardcover: 576 pages
Publisher: Hyperion; 1st Hyperion Ed edition (21 Mar 1997)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0786860707
ISBN-13: 978-0786860708
Product Dimensions: 28.4 x 26.8 x 3.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Traces the development of Disney animation, explains what made Disney's style unique, and features original sketches and drawings revealing the origins of Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Still the Animation Bible!, 14 May 1999

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Bought the Book in 1981, when it was first released. Now, 18 years later, it is still the book I would take to a dessert island. It is The Animation Bible. (But take it from experience AND from the book itself: Animation rules are no laws, and can be broken if they must!) Frank&Ollie were relieved to find that their editor ok'ed a paperback edition that was historically abridged, keeping all info on the making of Animation. So get that version also, to keep at work, while having the hardcover at your bed-side!!! Remember: Animation is primarily a matter of the mind! Don't just READ this book, UNDERSTAND it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars What's to say? In a class of its own., 24 Mar 1999

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If you are an animator, you need this book. If you're interested in animation, you want this book. In my opinion, as books about the theory and practice of animation goes, there are only about two or three in the must-have class. This one leads that pack.

In particular, the "Principles of Animation" chapter is the clearest and best explanation of the principles of animation in existence. If you're an animator, you need to know these rules, whether or not you intend to break them.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to go into Animation, this book is for you!, 13 Jul 1999

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Definitively, an excellent book that explains the principles of animation from a peculiar point of view: Disney's. If you are planning to go into animation, or are already enrolled, this book may become your every day manual. WHY? It's perfectly explained and beautifuly illustrated. It's the secret behind those magic classics we all love. Read it and it will change the way you work...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
The important thing that Illusion of Life teaches would-be animators is that the technology was evolving all the time during these 'golden' days at Disney. Read more

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