The Art of the Princess and the Frog
The Art of the Princess and the Frog is a digital PDF edition of Jeff Kurtti’s 2009 art book from Chronicle Books. It offers a detailed look at the hand-drawn animation craft behind Disney’s fairy tale, and it is available for instant download after purchase.
This digital edition preserves the book’s concept art, character designs, and production images. Readers can follow the filmmakers’ creative journey from early sketches to the finished film.
Book Overview: The Art of the Princess and the Frog
Published on 16 December 2009, The Art of the Princess and the Frog showcases the visual development of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ return to hand-drawn animation. Directors John Musker and Ron Clements, known for The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, contributed a foreword. John Lasseter wrote the preface.
The book captures the film’s Jazz Age New Orleans setting and its journey into the Louisiana Bayou. It includes sketches, character designs, lighting studies, and storyboards, along with quotes from the creative team.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Concept art, sketches, character designs, lighting studies, and storyboards
- Work by Disney artists in graphite and digital media
- An inside view of the return to hand-drawn animation at Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Quotes and insights from directors, producers, artists, and designers
- Visual development of 1920s New Orleans and the Louisiana Bayou
Why This Book Matters
The Princess and the Frog marked Disney’s return to the traditional hand-drawn style. This book celebrates the artists who came back to the studio for the production and documents the craft behind a major animated feature.
It also preserves a key moment in Disney animation history, making it a meaningful reference for animation students and fans of classic Disney art.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 74.4 MB |
| File Size (Bytes) | 78035749 |
| Pages | 166 |
| Language | English |
| Author | Jeff Kurtti |
| Publisher | Chronicle Books |
| Publication Date | 16 Dec. 2009 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Print Length | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0811866351 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0811866354 |
| ISBN (hc) | 978-0-8118-6635-4 |
| ISBN (epub, mobi) | 978-1-4521-4758-1 |
| Reading Age | 18 years and up |
| Dimensions | 23.5 x 1.91 x 29.21 cm |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 (96) |
| Preface | John Lasseter |
| Foreword | John Musker and Ron Clements |
| Designed By | Glen Nakasako, Smog Design, Inc. |
| Imprint Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Publisher Website | www.chroniclebooks.com |
| Copyright | 2009 Disney Enterprises, Inc./Walt Disney Animation Studios |
| Story Inspiration | The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker, published by Bloomsbury Publishing, Inc. |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and standard PDF reading apps.
FAQ
How do I get access after purchase? The PDF is available for instant download once your order is complete.
Will a physical book be shipped? No, this is a digital file only.
Which devices are supported? The PDF can be opened on Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, and mobile devices.
Download The Art of the Princess and the Frog and explore the visual world of Disney’s hand-drawn fairy tale.
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