Schuster in 1958 and later, an edition without a dust jacket, but with a black cover. Walt disney the art of animation bob thomas 1958 golden. To kick us off, im starting with the granddaddy of all animation books, bob thomas s classic disneys art of animation. In this listing, were offering this rare original promotional booklet titled the art of animation, published in 1958 as a tiein to the theatrical release of walt. All of the famous nine old men have signed near their photo. From mickey mouse, to beauty and the beast hardcover. Including a second version of bob thomas femous book the art of disney animation. Bob thomas roamed the disney studio, listening and conducting interviewing with the men who made the historic advances and innovations in animation. Payment walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958 nice copy with dj. The story of disneys the art of animation cartoon research.
Simon and schusterbr walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958 hardcover pictorial boards in dust jacket, 1st edition, 190 pages, 11. Art of animation walt disney studio 1958 program book. The art of animation book shown on the tv show the story of the. Walt disney, the art of animation by thomas, bob, 1958, simon and schuster edition, in english. Signed, in my presence, by 6 disney animators and directors. To this day author film historian bob thomas the art of animation remains one of the most readable and enjoyable books on disney animation. In 1958, walt disney encouraged bob thomas to write the art of animation, the first book that would give full credit to the animators and explore the animation process.
Bob thomas terrific 1958 book about the disney studio the art of animation with 24 important disney studio signatures, including two by walt disney. Find signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of the disney studio contribution to a. The art of animation the art of animation, by bob thomas, 187 pages. The art of animation by bob thomas, signed abebooks. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art thomas, bob on. Not only a rare book but also signed, making this a very special book for any disney collector.
Disneys art of animation from mickey mouse to beauty and the beast is essentially an almagam of two books. The first edition of this one came out all the way back in 1958, at which time it featured a special section devoted to the making. There is some chipping and tattering at the top and bottom of the dustjacket. This sale is for the signed edition of the 1958 bob thomas book, the art online store powered by storenvy. First edition with dust jacket, published by sandpiper press in conjunction with the opening of sleeping beauty, boldly signed by walt disney on the first page as well as by a virtual whos who of disney animators.
Walt disney productions golden press, new york, 1958. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. So far hes done two posts about the book first post, second post. Rare vtg book 1958 walt disney the art of animation bob. Original illustrated printed boards, grey cloth spine, illustrated endpapers. Signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of the. In this video you see interviews with former disney ceo. This auction is for a rare book, walt disney, the art of animation, by mr. The art of animation book shown on the tv show the story of the animated drawing was a mockup and frustrated wouldbe animators who tried to search for the book. The art of animation first edition book signed by walt disney lot. Now, the newly revised disneys art of animation covers the history of animation at the disney studio from the birth of mickey mouse to disneys latest animated film, hercules.
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The art of animation by bob thomas 1st edition, hcdj 1958. An exceptional collection of disney studio artist signatures including walt disney himself twice in on e place. There are water stains and pages have light yellowing. Walt disneys the art of animation 1958 1st edition hardbound with dust jacket 8 x 11. The book follows the complete process of the making of walt disneys sleeping beauty. Walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958 first edition. A celebration of the magic behind the worlds most fam. In addition, to support the original touring exhibit as well as sleeping beauty, walt had writer bob thomas put together a book entitled the art of animation. Newspaper reporter robyn rickard met walt disney in 1961. This colorful book was conceived around the disney studios production of sleeping beauty 1959 and showcases its art in particular. And in a crisp, priceintact, vg dustjacket, with 2 chips each 2 wide. The art of animation by bob thomas, published by golden press in 1958 with original dust jacket.
Bob thomass classic long outofprint 1958 book about disney called the art of animation is a remarkable edition on the art of animation and the disneystudios accomplishments in the field. See photos, nice condition, good binding, no writing inside. The art of animation by bob thomas, walt disney book1958 simon and schuster publishing. Walt disney, the art of animation 1958 edition open. Michael sporn has been scanning some beautiful photos and artwork from bob thomas s classic long outofprint 1958 book about disney called the art of animation. Walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958 hardcover pictorial boards in dust jacket, 2nd edition, 190 pages, 11. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art hardcover 1958 by bob thomas author, don graham collaborator. One of the most soughtafter primers and books on walt disney studio animation art is this 1958 book by bob thomas. The first volume updates the authors earlier publication walt disney. The art of animation the story of the disney studio contributuon to a new art. Creature features, your home for magical movie and tv memorabilia, offers another rarity from our amazing selection of disney memorabilia. Original grey clothbacked pictorial boards with red and black lettering to spine, illustrated orange endpapers.
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Find signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of the disney studio contribution to a new art by bob thomas signed by walt disney. A collection of nine books on disney animation and animation history. Slightly rubbed to board edges, dust jacket chipped on extremities. Bob thomas terrific 1958 book about the disney studio the art of animation with 22 important disney studio signatures, plus walt disney. Signed 14x walt disney the art of animation the story of. The story of the disney studio contribution to a new art by thomas, bob. Edges have some wear, but great example of this rare book. The art of animation lj 3159, tracing the evolution of the disney studios animated features up through the release of the recent rescuers down under. Bob thomas s classic long outofprint 1958 book about disney called the art of animation is a remarkable edition on the art of animation and the disneystudios accomplishments in the field. It is a special and unique collectible book because it is a prefirst edition from the private collection of.
With the walt disney staff, with research by don graham quarto. The intense color reproduction and high quality paper make the artwork far more creatively inspiring than if it had been inexpensively produced. Disney art of animation by bob thomas singed by walt. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Vintage 1958 walt disney the art of animation hardcover. This sale is for the signed edition of the 1958 bob thomas book, the art of animation. Bob thomas utilized those resources to create an accurate look at the. The dust jacket does have some wear chipping at edges and some paint spots from previous owner who was an artist but in good condition for age. The book includes beautiful photos and artwork from the making of walt disneys sleeping beauty. The art of animation by bob thomas, signed by disney and others walt disney, 1958. Bob thomas, and published in 1958, by golden press, new york. Walt disney the art of animation by bob thomas 1958.
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