Christopher Finch "The Art of Walt Disney"

From Mickey Mouse to The Magic Kingdom

1975 Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

1st Edition

ISBN 0-8109-9007-5

155 Pages

251 No of Illustrations

170 plates in full color 

This is a hardcover book with blue cloth boards. There is a picture of Mickey Mouse in gilt on the front cover. The title, author, and publisher are found on the spine in gilt. The dust jacket is torn and dusty. Underneath, the cover has some shelf wear along edges. The interior is clean and bright.

About: The author conducted dozens of interviews with past and present Disney employees and selected a great number of previously unpublished

drawings, paintings, and photographs for inclusion in this book. The basic techniques of animation are explained and various examples of story sketches, layouts, animation drawings, and background paintings - all the elements that go into the making of an animated film - are illustrated.