A Sketchy Past: The Art of Peter de Seve
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Peter de Seve
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 9.6 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 107
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A Sketchy Past: The Art of Peter de Seve
A Sketchy Past is a comprehensive digital monograph of illustrator and character designer Peter de Seve. This PDF edition offers immediate download and brings together many of his best-known published and unpublished drawings. The file, sized at 9.6 MB, is ready to read after purchase.
The book covers de Seve’s career across editorial illustration, New Yorker covers, and character design for animation. It is an essential reference for fans of illustration and anyone interested in the creative process behind memorable characters.
Book Overview
A Sketchy Past: The Art of Peter de Seve is the first comprehensive survey of de Seve’s work. Inside, readers find hundreds of paintings and drawings, including never-before-published New Yorker cover roughs, animation development artwork, and personal sketches. The volume includes a career-spanning biographical essay by historian Amid Amidi, a foreword by Chris Wedge, and comments from de Seve on his artistic approach.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Hundreds of paintings and drawings by Peter de Seve
- Never-before-published New Yorker cover roughs
- Behind-the-scenes animation development artwork
- Personal sketches and character designs
- A career-spanning biographical essay by Amid Amidi
- A foreword by Chris Wedge
- De Seve’s own comments on his illustration process
Why This Book Matters
De Seve’s work connects classic draftsmanship with contemporary character design. His clients and collaborators include major publications, Disney, Blue Sky Studios, and DreamWorks. For practicing illustrators and animation artists, this book offers a close view of a masterful technique and a thoughtful sense of humor.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 9.6 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 107 |
| Print Length | 240 pages |
| Publisher | Editions Akileos |
| Publication Date | December 31, 2009 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| ISBN-10 | 2355740992 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-2355740992 |
| Item Weight | 4.7 pounds |
| Dimensions | 11 x 1 x 12 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #891,111 in Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars (81) |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase through your account. The PDF can be opened with Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and most PDF reading applications.
FAQ
How soon can I download the book?
Immediately after purchase, you can download the PDF from your account.
Will a physical book be shipped?
No. This is a digital-only edition, so no printed copy is sent.
Which devices are supported?
Kindle apps, tablets, computers, smartphones, and standard PDF readers can display the file.
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Verified Bibliographic Details
| Author | Peter de Seve |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Amid Amidi |
| Illustration Rank | #835 in Illustration and Graphic Design |
| Individual Artists Rank | #4,163 in Individual Artists (Books) |
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