Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Archive Series
Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Archive Series is a digital format collection focused on animation artwork from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library. Download is instant after purchase, so you can begin reading right away.
This title is presented in English and published by Disney Editions. It is designed for readers who want to view animation drawings and the craft behind character movement.
The Archive Series includes material gathered from Disney’s animation archive, with an introduction by John Lasseter.
Book Overview
Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Archive Series showcases animation artwork from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library. It features animation drawings in sequence and includes notes and timing charts that appear alongside the artwork.
In the introduction, John Lasseter describes how animators study movement and translate those observations into drawings. He also reflects on learning and the experience of working with animation artwork from the archive.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Animation sequences presented through original drawings in sequence
- Details that can include linework, notes, and timing charts alongside the artwork
- Introduction by John Lasseter discussing movement, draftsmanship, and animation acting
- Artwork credits that include Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Milt Kahl, Marc Davis, and other listed animators
Why This Book Matters
This volume connects animation technique with the visual record of how scenes are built. For readers interested in film craft, it provides a close look at drawing-based storytelling.
As part of The Archive Series, it is also positioned as a window into materials from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library. It is an English-language reference for fans and students of character animation.
Book Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | |
| File Size | 31.3 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 264 |
| Series | The Archive Series |
| Publisher | Disney Editions |
| Publication date | December 8, 2009 |
| ISBN-10 | 1423117166 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1423117162 |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Author | Walt Disney Animation Research Library |
| Introduction | John Lasseter |
| Imprint | Disney Editions, an imprint of Disney Book Group |
| Designed by | Hans Tjeensma, Impress, Inc. |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2009 Disney Enterprises, Inc. |
| Printed in | Malaysia |
| Grade level | 4 and up |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Best Sellers Rank | #942,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) |
| Rank (category) | #261 in How to Create Anime & Cartoons |
| Rank (category 2) | #611 in Mixed Media (Books) |
| Rank (category 3) | #1,146 in Art of Film & Video |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Review count | 313 |
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You can review the details above and download the file when you’re ready. If you’re collecting Disney animation reference volumes, this one aligns with that archival focus.
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