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W DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES (2025)

"(A) Various With an introduction by John Lasseter, this second book in The Artist Series lavishly showcases the most brilliant animation created by such luminaries as Ub Iwerks, Hamilton Luske, Art Babbitt, Frank Thomas, Marc Davis, Eric Larson, John Sibley, Ted Berman, Eric Goldberg, and more. The artwork, much of which has never before been published, offers the opportunity to marvel at the those magical lines of pencil that brought life to so many characters. Animation represents a rare opportunity to enjoy a glimpse into the truly spectacular trove of treasures from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library."

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W DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 05 9 OLD MEN FLIPBOOK

Vol. 5

CA$81.00

W DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 05 9 OLD MEN FLIPBOOK

Release: October 31, 2012

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 04 LAYOUT (C: 0-1-

Vol. 4

CA$67.50

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 04 LAYOUT (C: 0-1-

Release: October 26, 2011

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 03 DESIGN (C: 0-1-

Vol. 3

CA$67.50

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 03 DESIGN (C: 0-1-

Release: October 27, 2010

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 02 ANIMATION

Vol. 2

CA$67.50

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 02 ANIMATION

Release: October 06, 2010

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  1. WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 02 ANIMATION

    "(A) Various With an introduction by John Lasseter, this second book in The Artist Series lavishly showcases the most brilliant animation created by such luminaries as Ub Iwerks, Hamilton Luske, Art Babbitt, Frank Thomas, Marc Davis, Eric Larson, John Sibley, Ted Berman, Eric Goldberg, and more. The artwork, much of which has never before been published, offers the opportunity to marvel at the those magical lines of pencil that brought life to so many characters. Animation represents a rare opportunity to enjoy a glimpse into the truly spectacular trove of treasures from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library."

  2. WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 03 DESIGN (C: 0-1-

    "(A) Various Inspiration and pixie dust combine in this sumptuous display of the best of Disney design and concept art. Whether it consists of quick sketches on a lunch counter napkin, elaborate paintings in oils or watercolors, or dazzling computer renderings, the unparalleled creative process of Disney artists is lavishly showcased in Design, the third volume of The Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Archive Series. Design represents a rare opportunity to again enjoy a glimpse into the truly spectacular trove of treasures from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library."

  3. WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 04 LAYOUT (C: 0-1-

    "(A) Various This fourth installment in The Archive Series showcases the scenic background and layout art that gives every piece of Disney animation a time and place. With many two-page spreads and several 30-inch gate-folds, Backgrounds & Layouts includes famous as well as unpublished work of the great layout artists and background painters such as Eyvind Earle, Claude Coats, Walter Peregoy, Maurice Noble, James Coleman, Serge Michaels, Al Dempster, Bill Layne, Art Riley, Brice Mack, and Lisa Keene."

  4. W DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS ARCHIVES BK 05 9 OLD MEN FLIPBOOK

    "This box set of nine flipbooks pays tribute to Walt Disney's original animators, the Nine Old Men: Les Clark, Eric Larson, Frank Thomas, John Lounsbery, Ward Kimball, Ollie Johnston, Mark Davis, Wolfgang Reitherman, and Milt Kahl. Each flip book features a scene from an animated Disney feature in its original line-drawn form. Such iconic clips from the reel of Disney animation history include: Lady and the Tramp's moonlit spaghetti dinner; Sorcerer Mickey's ordeal with a horde of mops; and Thumper's announcement that a prince has been born! In addition to the flip books, the box will contain a booklet providing additional information about the artists."

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