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This book's a nice tribute to two of the best animation storytellers. It's written by John Canemaker, very well researched, filled with stories and little anecdotes from even before these two storytellers started in animation. Now you can know all about the background stories, how they work, the influence and contribution they made, how friends and colleges felt about them and how much they were missed.
These two storytellers are very fascinating characters. It's interesting to see how they changed over the years, particularly with Joe Ranft from his turbulent childhood, or not when Joe Grant came back after a mysterious 40-year hiatus. I've seen their names mentioned many times in other books and videos but their background stories are nothing that I imagined.
The book also provides many references to the work they have done, particularly the story sequences in movies such as the early ones from Pixar where Joe Ranft was involved in much of the storytelling, and for Joe Grant the character designs for classic Disney films. You might remember the army men sequence in Toy Story, the witch from Snow White or the dancing broomsticks in Beauty and the Beast. There are some of their storyboards, caricatures, photos and drawings from other artists who share the same work with them.
It's an interesting read, recommended to those who are curious to know more about their style of storytelling. You might even pick up some storytelling or storyboarding tips.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just check my Amazon profile for the link.)
These two storytellers are very fascinating characters. It's interesting to see how they changed over the years, particularly with Joe Ranft from his turbulent childhood, or not when Joe Grant came back after a mysterious 40-year hiatus. I've seen their names mentioned many times in other books and videos but their background stories are nothing that I imagined.
The book also provides many references to the work they have done, particularly the story sequences in movies such as the early ones from Pixar where Joe Ranft was involved in much of the storytelling, and for Joe Grant the character designs for classic Disney films. You might remember the army men sequence in Toy Story, the witch from Snow White or the dancing broomsticks in Beauty and the Beast. There are some of their storyboards, caricatures, photos and drawings from other artists who share the same work with them.
It's an interesting read, recommended to those who are curious to know more about their style of storytelling. You might even pick up some storytelling or storyboarding tips.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just check my Amazon profile for the link.)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By David Calcano
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Format:Hardcover
I gotta say this book is wonderful in every way. If you love storyboarding, and wonder about how stories were developed in Pixar; or how was the politics and dynamics at Disney's animation studios when Walt was alive; this is for you. The stories of both Joe Ranft (Pixar) and Joe Grant (Disney Animation Studios) are inspiring; how these completely different men drove some of the most beautiful stories ever known in animation to these days. How they worked and progressed in their careers... how much they loved story-telling in animation.
Mr. Canemaker, the author of this book, added quotes from everyone in the business which provides an emotional and objective picture of both of these men; a work of art indeed.
A word of caution though, don't buy this book for art, it has a fair amount; but it is not what the book is about, would have been great to have more art, but it isn't the purpose of the book. If you're trying to get storyboard art get, PAPER DREAMS, or books like the The Art of Toy Story or the other Disney & Pixar films.
Finally, if you work in story in any way, either writing, drawing, developing, storyboarding or all of them, this book will make you stand up to be a better story-teller. Who will be the next Joe?
Enjoy the ride!
Mr. Canemaker, the author of this book, added quotes from everyone in the business which provides an emotional and objective picture of both of these men; a work of art indeed.
A word of caution though, don't buy this book for art, it has a fair amount; but it is not what the book is about, would have been great to have more art, but it isn't the purpose of the book. If you're trying to get storyboard art get, PAPER DREAMS, or books like the The Art of Toy Story or the other Disney & Pixar films.
Finally, if you work in story in any way, either writing, drawing, developing, storyboarding or all of them, this book will make you stand up to be a better story-teller. Who will be the next Joe?
Enjoy the ride!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A nice tribute
17 Aug 2010
By Parka
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This book's a nice tribute to two of the best animation storytellers. It's written by John Canemaker, very well researched, filled with stories and little anecdotes from even before these two storytellers started in animation. Now you can know all about the background stories, how they work, the influence and contribution they made, how friends and colleges felt about them and how much they were missed.
These two storytellers are very fascinating characters. It's interesting to see how they changed over the years, particularly with Joe Ranft from his turbulent childhood, or not when Joe Grant came back after a mysterious 40-year hiatus. I've seen their names mentioned many times in other books and videos but their background stories are nothing that I imagined.
The book also provides many references to the work they have done, particularly the story sequences in movies such as the early ones from Pixar where Joe Ranft was involved in much of the storytelling, and for Joe Grant the character designs for classic Disney films. You might remember the army men sequence in Toy Story, the witch from Snow White or the dancing broomsticks in Beauty and the Beast. There are some of their storyboards, caricatures, photos and drawings from other artists who share the same work with them.
It's an interesting read, recommended to those who are curious to know more about their style of storytelling. You might even pick up some storytelling or storyboarding tips.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just check my Amazon profile for the link.)
These two storytellers are very fascinating characters. It's interesting to see how they changed over the years, particularly with Joe Ranft from his turbulent childhood, or not when Joe Grant came back after a mysterious 40-year hiatus. I've seen their names mentioned many times in other books and videos but their background stories are nothing that I imagined.
The book also provides many references to the work they have done, particularly the story sequences in movies such as the early ones from Pixar where Joe Ranft was involved in much of the storytelling, and for Joe Grant the character designs for classic Disney films. You might remember the army men sequence in Toy Story, the witch from Snow White or the dancing broomsticks in Beauty and the Beast. There are some of their storyboards, caricatures, photos and drawings from other artists who share the same work with them.
It's an interesting read, recommended to those who are curious to know more about their style of storytelling. You might even pick up some storytelling or storyboarding tips.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just check my Amazon profile for the link.)
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's books like this that make me wish there was a 4 1/2 star, 'I really, REALLY liked it' rating.
1 Oct 2010
By J. Maurer
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I recently finished reading Two Guys Named Joe. While I found the first half -- the Joe Ranft story -- to be a bit fawning and one-sided (understandable, considering the man's recent and tragic death), the second half, the half about Joe Grant, was AMAZING.
The way that Canemaker tells the tale, you both admire and shake your head in frustration at the man. While an undisputed genius, he clearly was an ass to his co-workers at times. When his co-workers respond with blatant anti-Semitic remarks, you start to veer back towards Grant's side...only to have Grant take the credit for someone else's ideas while in a meeting with Walt.
If only more animation biographies were written with such a well-rounded and honest approach to their subjects, perhaps we'd finally get that long awaited, 3D mo-cap biopic of Walt Disney and his 9 Old Men!
The way that Canemaker tells the tale, you both admire and shake your head in frustration at the man. While an undisputed genius, he clearly was an ass to his co-workers at times. When his co-workers respond with blatant anti-Semitic remarks, you start to veer back towards Grant's side...only to have Grant take the credit for someone else's ideas while in a meeting with Walt.
If only more animation biographies were written with such a well-rounded and honest approach to their subjects, perhaps we'd finally get that long awaited, 3D mo-cap biopic of Walt Disney and his 9 Old Men!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great Canemaker title
1 May 2011
By Stop Motion Maniac
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I love the Canemaker titles. He does a great job at narrative and I'm never disappointed in his work. This book is no exception. Add it to your Disney library before it's out of print.
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