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They Drew as They Pleased Vol. 3: The Hidden Art of Disney's Late Golden Age (The 1940s - Part Two) (Art of Disney, Cartoon Illustrations, Books about Movies)
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Product Description Walt Disney always envisioned the studios that bear his name remaining relevant by consistently taking creative risks and doing the unexpected. Heading into the 1940s, he crafted an entirely new division of the studio called the Character Model Department, which focused solely on the details of character development. This latest volume from famed Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles six remarkable artists from that department, sharing uncommon and never-before-seen images of their influential work behind the scenes. With vivid descriptions and passages from the artists' journals, this visually rich collection offers a rare view of the Disney artists whose work gave rise to many classic Disney characters, and who ultimately rewrote the future of character creation in animation. Copyright ©2017 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved Review "Not only do we get an excellent look, thanks to Disney Historian and author: Didier Ghez, at the history of the character model and development process, but he has also gathered together a fantastic collection of excerpts and descriptions from these artists' autobiographies, journals, and diaries. These first hand accounts paired with the artwork showcased in this volume make it a fantastic look back into the Disney Studios in the 1940s." -Journey Through the Magical Kingdom "This book tells the story of each of these artists - Eduardo Sola Franco, Johnny Walbridge, Jack Miller, Campbell Grant, James Bodrero and Martin Provensen - with ample examples of their artistry. The book also contains new facts and finds, uncovered by Ghez during the course of his research, including the only known photograph of Bela Lugosi posing as "Chernabog" for Fantasia, abandoned sequences for Dumbo, and a hilarious selection of unused screwball characters, created by Walbridge, for the Tulgy Wood sequence in Alice in Wonderland. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. These books are absolutely vital, visually delightful and masterfully written. Thank you, Didier, for all you do - and for this a series of incredible books. Long may they continue! " -Cartoon Research "These books truly show some of the "hidden" artwork from Disney. It's amazing to see these lush illustrations and paintings, some of which are far from what you imagine as "Disney animation." The stories of the artists are fascinating and, in some cases, heartbreaking. If you want to dive a little deeper into the history of Disney, these books are a great place to start." -Geek Dad "If you're a Disney geek, this is a book you need. It's like the missing sketch in a notebook. It tells so much." - Sioux City Journal "Author Didier Ghez...again displays formidable skill as a researcher and animation historian. His is an amazing, Sherlockian investigatory ability to sleuth out 'lost' Disneyana artworks, and info about its artists, in unexplored private collections, as well as the vast holdings of the Walt Disney Archives and Animation Research Library." The Animated Eye, John Canemaker "offers a wonderful Disney History lesson on six artists who are mostly unknown to even the most well read Disney animation fans. Didier Ghez's research in creating this book is fantastic, with resources from the descendants of each artist and art collected from various institutions and private collectors. Not only does this volume make a great holiday gift, but Ghez is working on at least three more releases and this could become your gifting tradition to the Disney fan in your life." -The Laughing Place Holiday Gift Guide pick "If you want to know about great animation, buy this book. You don't have to have the rest of the series (you should, if you can); it stands alone. If you want a gorgeous Disney art book, buy this book. If the world is terrible and you think there's no such thing as beauty, buy this book." -MiceChat "As someone who revels in the ability to peek behind the creative curtain, I loved diving into They Drew As
