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The Animation Book (Paperback)

by Kit Laybourne (Author)
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Product details

  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Crown Publications; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Aug 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0517886022
  • ISBN-13: 978-0517886021
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 18.5 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 187,891 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"After 'Why is the sky blue?' one of the most important questions we ask is 'What is a cartoon?'. This is the definitive book that tells all about the process closest to our hearts--animation."
--Albie Hecht, President, Film and TV Entertainment, Nickelodeon
"This book is great! If ever there was the ultimate textbook for animation, this is it. The Animation Book is the perfect starter kit for anyone interested in entering the animation business or learning about the art of animation."
--Terry Thoren, CEO/President, Klasky Csupo Inc.
"I love the new edition of Kit Laybourne's The Animation Book. As with the first edition, he manages to give a world-eye view on the art and craft of my favorite medium with extra emphasis on personal styles and techniques, while including studio styles and techniques. I'm especially impressed that computer animation has been folded into the blend without overwhelming the mix."
--Henry Selick, Director of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "James and the Giant Peach"
"A very essential book for any animator. I wish I'd read this book before I started out in animation."
--Bill Plympton
"I read one chapter on stop-motion animation and then went and made a little film with my seven-year-old son. When he finally saw the thing moving and come to life, he giggled for solid half hour. I love this book."
--Peter Hastings, Writer/Producer of "Animaniacs" and"Pinky and the Brain" and Creator of "Disney's One Saturday Morning"
"The Animation Book is a classic. If you can afford to buy only one book on animation, this is the one to buy--it has it all."
--Gunnar Willie, Head of the Animation Department, The National Film School of Denmark

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The Animation Book reviews the fundamentals of animation, tells where to find equipment and supplies, sh ows how to use all the popular animation techniques and soft ware programmes and tells beginners and more advanced animat ors how to complete projects. '

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great starting place for the independent animator., 17 Aug 1999
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This book is a great guide to the starting animator, covering all aspects of animation with some general information of everything. This new digital edition is more comprehensive than the first edition because it explains how to use the computer as a tool for animation in both the 2D and 3D formats.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!, 9 April 2001
This is a very practical book for those poor folk who have to make their own animation set-up from scratch at home, like me. It has just about every computer programme there is, and lots of the other older methods like Super 8 which is always a good emergency method for getting stuff seen quick and rough. Also, there is lots to inspire anyone starting out in animation; it says "Look at all the stuff you could do, it's limitless"
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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Book for the Begginers :(, 3 Jan 2002
I am just starting to dip my toe in the Animation pool and i bought this book and was COMPLEATLEY overwhelmed :)). I don't think this is the best thing to go with if you are a newbie. My best advice is to ask the people who have already made it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Question.
Does anyone know where to find equipment and supplies for this book also like Japanese Animation?
Published on 28 May 2007 by William

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is good...
This book is just packed with iformaiton and is easy to read, well it was for me and i'm just a student. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Most definitive guide to animation of every kind
Kit Laybourne should be commended for gathering the most up to date (as of 1998) and comprehensive information about animation of EVERY kind. Read more
Published on 12 Jul 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars its not that great
In some areas there isn't a lot of depth of how things are done. It describes many techniques of animation though, but needs to elaborate more. Fine for beginners
Published on 28 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars For people who want to learn animation at home
This book is exactly what I was looking for! I have always admired cartoons, and now as an adult of 28, I want to explore how I can create animation. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive animation book
This is not just a minor update to Kit's 1979 classic, this is practically a whole new book, nothing currently published even comes close to vast range of animation information... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Revised and up-to-date
A great textbook on many aspects of being an animator, from making an independent short film to finding distribution. Very good sourcebook. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 1998

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