They Drew as They Pleased, Vol. 5: The Hidden Art of Disney’s Early Renaissance (The 1970s and 1980s)

They Drew as They Pleased, Vol. 5 chronicles the concept art of Disney’s early renaissance in the 1970s and 1980s. This digital PDF edition offers immediate access to Didier Ghez’s detailed study after purchase. Download the book instantly and read it on your preferred device.

In this volume, Didier Ghez focuses on Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw, two artists who helped shape Disney animation after Walt Disney’s passing. Their sketches, character designs, and paintings illustrate a pivotal period in studio history.

Book Overview

The fifth volume in the They Drew as They Pleased series explores Disney concept art from the 1970s and early 1980s. Drawing on the Walt Disney Animation Research Library and the Walt Disney Archives, the book features work created for films such as Robin Hood, The Aristocats, The Rescuers, and The Black Cauldron. With a foreword by Don Hahn, it presents Anderson and Shaw as storytellers and draftsmen who kept the art of animation alive during a time of transition.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Concept sketches and character designs by Ken Anderson for Robin Hood, The Rescuers, and other Disney features.
• Mel Shaw’s concept drawings and pastel and watercolor works from the 1970s and early 1980s.
• Context on the Disney studio after Walt Disney’s death and the need to train a new generation of artists.
• A foreword by Disney producer and director Don Hahn.
• Notes, acknowledgments, and an index supporting further research.

Why This Book Matters

Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw helped define the look of Disney animation in the years after Walt Disney’s death. This book preserves their work and documents how they inspired animators and directors who followed. It offers a factual, richly illustrated record of an important chapter in animation history.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital PDF download. No physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will have access to the file and can read it on compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and PDF reading apps.

FAQ

How do I get instant access? After your purchase, the PDF download link is available immediately. You can start reading right away.

Will a physical book be shipped? No. This listing is for a digital edition only, and no printed copy will be sent.

What devices are supported? The PDF works with standard PDF readers, Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, and mobile phones.

Add this digital volume to your collection and explore the hidden art of Disney’s early renaissance.