Storytelling in Animation: An Anthology
Storytelling in Animation: An Anthology brings together essays and conversations from the Second Annual Walter Lantz Conference on Animation. Edited by John Canemaker, this 164-page PDF is an archival publication from the American Film Institute. It is available as an instant download after purchase.
The collection includes case studies, historical essays, and panel discussions on the craft of animation storytelling. Readers can explore written presentations by animation historians and studio artists, along with conference material from 1988.
Book Overview
Storytelling in Animation: An Anthology documents the Second Annual Walter Lantz Conference on Animation, held on June 11, 1988, at the Hitchcock Theater, Universal Studios. The American Film Institute presented the event and published this monograph in conjunction with it.
John Canemaker edited the volume, which contains an introduction, essays, conversations, and a contributors section with photo credits. The PDF edition includes 164 pages of text and conference material.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Essays on Disney story practices, including Leo Salkin’s notes on Pigs Is Pigs and Robin Allan’s study of Disney storytelling.
- A conversation with Caroline Leaf moderated by John Canemaker about The Street.
- Panel discussions on computers and new technology with John Lasseter, Tina Price, and Carl Rosendahl.
- Studio approaches to story with Bill Peet, Joe Ranft, Jerry Rees, and Peter Schneider.
- Critical studies of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Walt Disney’s Peter Pan.
- Contributors, honorary committee, and photo credits from the original AFI publication.
Why Storytelling in Animation Matters
This monograph preserves primary-source presentations from a 1988 American Film Institute conference. It documents the thoughts of working animators and scholars at a time of transition in the field. The essays continue to serve as a reference for animation history and narrative practice.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 18.8 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 164 |
| Publisher | The American Film Institute |
| Publication Date | 1988 |
| Editor | John Canemaker |
| Conference | The Second Annual Walter Lantz Conference on Animation |
| Event Date | June 11, 1988 |
| Event Location | Hitchcock Theater, Universal Studios, Los Angeles, California |
| Presented By | The American Film Institute |
| Original Source | American Film Institute Monograph |
| Copyright | © The American Film Institute 1988 |
| Archive.org URL | http://www.archive.org/details/storytellinginan00cane |
Device Compatibility
This item is a digital download. No physical copy will be shipped, and access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be opened in Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, mobile devices, and most reading applications that support PDF files.
FAQ
How do I get my download after purchase? Access is available immediately after purchase through your digital library.
Will I receive a physical book? No. This is a digital PDF edition, and nothing will be shipped.
Can I read this on my tablet or phone? Yes. The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablet readers, desktop PDF readers, and mobile apps.
Download Storytelling in Animation: An Anthology to explore this historical record of animation storytelling.
User Reviews
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Original price was: $5.00.$2.50Current price is: $2.50.

There are no reviews yet.