Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life.

THOMAS, Frank; Ollie Johnston [Walt Disney].

$600.00

Item Number: 147331

New York: Abbeville Press, 1981.

First edition of this grandiose guide to the art of animation, signed by two of Disney’s famous Nine Old Men. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with thousands of black and white illustrations and 489 plates in full color. Signed by both Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston on a publisher’s bookplate adhered to the front pastedown. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Accompanied by a foot of the original Disney film of ‘Pinocchio.’ Housed in the original publisher’s pictorial slipcase.

"The cartoons produced by the Disney Studio are among the wonders of the world. Here is the fascinating story of how such miracles are worked" (Peter Ustinov). Written by two of the people who had a large hand in the molding of animation as an artform, this book answers the lingering question of how Disney characters came to life and achieved their life-like movements. For aspiring artists, nostalgic film buffs, and fans of the happiest place on earth, 'The Illusion of Life' is a must read, if not for the useful tips and tricks, then at least for the art alone.