The Walt Disney Film Archives. The Animated Movies 1921–1968
Hardcover, quarter-bound, 16.2 x 11.8 in., 21.32 lb, 620 pages
US$ 200
English edition with German, French or Spanish translation in a booklet.
In TASCHEN’s first volume of one of the most expansive illustrated publications on Disney animation, 1,500 images take us to the beating heart of the studio’s “Golden Age of Animation.” The landmark volume includes behind-the-scenes photos, story sketches, and cel setups of famous film scenes. It spans each of the major animated features made during Walt’s lifetime, as well as lesser-known short films, episodic musical films, and unfinished projects.
Customer reviews (7)
The Master Magician
A fantastic voyage through Walt Disney’s animation works
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”—Walt Disney
One of the most creative minds of the 20th century, Walt Disney created a unique and unrivaled imaginative universe. Like scarcely any other classics of cinema, his astonishing collection of animated cartoons revolutionized storytelling on screen and enchant to this day across geographies and generations.
In TASCHEN’s first volume of one of the most expansive illustrated publications on Disney animation, some 1,500 images and essays by eminent Disney experts take us to the beating heart of the studio’s “Golden Age of Animation.” This landmark book traces Disney’s complete animation journey from the silent film era, through his first full-length feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and the pioneering artistic experiment Fantasia (1940), right up to his last masterpieces Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) and The Jungle Book (1967).
With extensive research conducted through the historical collections of the Walt Disney Company, as well as private collections, editor Daniel Kothenschulte curates some of the most precious concept paintings and storyboards to reveal just how these animation masterpieces came to life. Masterful cel setups provide highly detailed illustrations of famous film scenes while rare pictures taken by Disney photographers and excerpts from story conferences between Walt and his staff bring a privileged insider’s view to the studio’s creative process.
Each of the major animated features that were made during Walt’s lifetime—including Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, Bambi, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians—are given their own focus chapter, without forgetting less familiar gems such as the experimental short films of the Silly Symphonies series and underappreciated episodic musical films such as Make Mine Music and Melody Time, all of which receive the same meticulous research and attention. Many unfinished projects, among them the proposed sequels to the legendary musical Fantasia or a homage to Davy Crockett by painter Thomas Hart Benton, are also highlighted with rarely seen artworks, many of them previously unpublished. Throughout, contributions from leading Disney specialists detail the evolution of each respective film.
Realizing the Disney style was a collective project and, as much as the master himself, The Walt Disney Film Archives acknowledges the outstanding animators and designers who influenced the style of the studio, among them Albert Hurter, Gustaf Tenggren, Kay Nielsen, Carl Barks, Mary Blair, Sylvia Holland, Tyrus Wong, Ken Anderson, Eyvind Earle, and Walt Peregoy.
- First volume of one of the most expansive illustrated publications on Disney animation.
- Produced with the assistance of the Walt Disney Archives and Disney’s famous Animation Research Library.
- Covers the Walt Disney journey from the era of silent films through to his final masterpiece The Jungle Book (1967).
- Includes the first full-length feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), the landmark artistic experiment Fantasia (1940), and beloved postwar classics such as Cinderella (1950) and Peter Pan (1953).
- 1,500 illustrations and essays by eminent Disney experts.
- Masterful cel setups provide highly detailed illustrations of famous film scenes.
- Remarkable behind-the-scenes insight with excerpts from story conferences with Walt and his staff and rare pictures taken by Disney studio photographers.
Copyright © 2016 by Disney Enterprises, Inc.
The Walt Disney Film Archives. The Animated Movies 1921–1968
Daniel Kothenschulte, John Lasseter, Russell Merritt, Charles Solomon, Robin Allan, Didier Ghez, J. B. Kaufman, Katja Lüthge, Brian Sibley, Leonard Maltin, Mindy Johnson, Dave Smith, Andreas Platthaus
Hardcover, quarter-bound, 16.2 x 11.8 in., 21.32 lb, 620 pages
English edition with German, French or Spanish translation in a booklet.
Customer reviews (7)
Beautiful Book
Matteo, October 29, 2021
A must have for all Disney Fans.
13+ pounds of joy
Brady, October 28, 2021
Bought this book as a gift for my father, who loves everything Disney. He is often not a man of many words, and he did express his appreciation of this gift, but he wrote more about the sheer bulkiness of the volume, explaining that it weighed 13 pounds on his scale. I hope I have not overburdened his antiquated frame. Taschen lists this book as weighing 21.32 pounds, so I wonder if I should buy Dad a new scale.
Superbuch
Heinz Herrmann, October 28, 2021
Meine Disney Buch Collection besteht bereits aus vielen ausgesuchten Exemplaren, doch dieses ist wahrlich High Class !
Disney Archives more than it's Weight in Gold
James, October 27, 2021
I've always been a fan of the books of Taschen...from the subjects they chose to the detailed work that is apparent in each edition I buy.
This Disney book has in-text citation with the Source at the bottom of the page. This book is so heavy and large you could never turn to the back to read such information. They sure do think things like this out.They do this for our convenience. The books they produce are made for US. Book Lovers! This book is set out on display as I read! It is Beautiful !!
This Disney book has in-text citation with the Source at the bottom of the page. This book is so heavy and large you could never turn to the back to read such information. They sure do think things like this out.They do this for our convenience. The books they produce are made for US. Book Lovers! This book is set out on display as I read! It is Beautiful !!
Genial mais Attention traduction
Mayeul, October 27, 2021
C’est une mine d’or d’information, seul bémol, bien demandé le livret de traduction !
Amazing Gift
Valeriya, October 27, 2021
I purchased the book as a gift for my husband for his birthday but when I received the book, I was so amazed by its quality, format and presentation that I couldn’t wait that long until his birthday, so I gave tit to him before! His was extremely happy with such unique piece, especially that he is a huge fan of Disney cartoons! Thank you TASCHEN Team!
Wunderschönes Buch
Bastian, October 27, 2021
Für jeden Disney Fan ein absolutes Highlight. Tolle Infos, fantastische Bilder.