Disney They Drew as They Pleased Vol. 1: The Hidden Art of Disney’s Golden Age: The 1930s

Disney They Drew as They Pleased presents the hidden concept art of Disney’s Golden Age during the 1930s. This digital PDF edition is available as an instant download.

Written by Didier Ghez, the volume explores the work of four early Disney concept artists. It includes a foreword by Pete Docter and artwork connected with Disney shorts and feature projects.

The book offers a visual and historical reference for readers interested in animation, film art, and the development of Disney’s early studio work.

Book Overview

This art and animation history volume examines the ideas, designs, and preproduction artwork created at the Walt Disney Studio during the 1930s. Didier Ghez focuses on Albert Hurter, Ferdinand Horvath, Gustaf Tenggren, and Bianca Majolie.

The book considers how concept artists explored characters, scenes, and visual ideas before animated films reached the screen. Its examples include work related to Disney shorts, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and early work for Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan.

Chapters are devoted to each of the four artists, followed by acknowledgments, notes, and an index. The volume is the first book in the six-volume They Drew as They Pleased series.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A foreword by Pete Docter and a preface by Didier Ghez.
• Artist-focused chapters on Albert Hurter, Ferdinand Horvath, Gustaf Tenggren, and Bianca Majolie.
• Concept artwork developed for Disney shorts from the 1930s.
• Artwork connected with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio.
• Early work related to Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan.
• Examples including early Jiminy Cricket designs and Gustaf Tenggren’s work for The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
• Acknowledgments, notes, and an index for further reference.

Why This Book Matters

They Drew as They Pleased documents a less visible part of animation history: the concept work created before final screen designs were established.

By bringing together the stories and artwork of four Disney artists, the book shows how individual ideas contributed to the studio’s early animation process. It is relevant to students, researchers, artists, film historians, and readers interested in Disney’s 1930s Golden Age.

Book Details

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This is a digital download, and no physical copy will be shipped. Access is available after purchase.

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FAQ

When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, with instant download provided for the digital file.

Will I receive a physical book?
No. This product is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping.

Which devices can open the file?
The PDF can be used with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.

Download this digital edition to read and study Didier Ghez’s account of Disney’s early concept artists and their 1930s artwork.

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