Treasure Planet: A Voyage of Discovery

by Jeff Kurtti, Jody Revenson

Go "behind the sails" on an intergalactic treasure hunt in this thrilling new animated space adventure by Walt Disney Pictures. A futuristic twist on one of the greatest adventure stories ever told, Treasure Planet follows Jim Hawkins's fantastic journey across a parallel universe aboard a glittering space galleon. Bug great dangers lie ahead when Jim discovers that his trusted mentor, the cyborg cook John Silver, is actually a scheming pirate with mutiny on his mind. Legends of pirate treasure and pirate terror, the lore of literary pirates, and a look at the loot of a thousand worlds are all featured in this richly illustrated volume that will be treasured by buccaneers of all ages. Discover the film's evolution and the development of its characters, weaponry, and technology, as well as exploring the interesting histories of actual pirates who sailed the seven seas. Part techno-log, part field guide, this book is brimming with diagrams, gadgets, and gizmos, fun facts, and fascinating anecdotes.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Reference

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2002

Reviews

[Chris Moujaes · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a shame that Treasure Planet didn't perform well in its initial run because it's actually a great Disney movie. As a fan of the film, I had to hunt down this art book which is very rare and expensive to come by, but I don't regret what I paid for it.

While compared to other Disney art books, it's rather light (and paperback for that matter) - there was sufficient behind-the-scenes info to somewhat satisfy my curiosity... as well as a lot of great art.

There are so many missed opportunities in this book though... so much art that must've been left out... I was left a little wanting.

[Duck · Rating 5 out of 5]

will always be one of my favorite movies of all time ☆

[Elizabeth Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A completely awesome read to go with an underappreciated film. Treasure planet managed to do what many films before it tried to do without much success, merge animation with digital effects. This book takes you through that
union with some breathtaking pictures that you'll fall in love with if you loved the film.

[Roy Luyckx]

420/1337 would read again m8

[Connor Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the most interesting "Art of," books I've read. The text is mostly skippable, but the evolution of the artwork to the finished product is truly fascinating.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Treasure Planet: A Voyage of Discovery" is an amazing inside look at the making of one of the best modern animated Disney films, "Treasure Planet". If you were a huge fan of the movie, this is a must-have. The film creators take the story to a whole new level, filling in with details left out of the movie, and they also reveal the intriguing 70/30 art design that was used throughout the movie (70% 18th century, 30% science fiction) with beautiful paintings, movie stills, rough animation frames, and more! With detailed character descriptions, in-depth story fill-ins, and incredible illustrations, this is a must read if you are a fan of Disney and animation. It is just the right length; not too long (it may take a day or two to read) but long enough that you feel it was worth money!) You will find yourself flipping through it again and again to admire the delightful illustrations. Two thumbs way up!

[Richard Gombert · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked this movie and tought it should have done better at the box office.
A fascinating look at the work and thinking that went into making this movie. I also learned some interesting tidbits on Howard Pyle that I did not know.

[Sarah Schanze · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great bunch of sketches and inspiration along with extensive descriptions. You learn even more about the environment and character's histories by reading this book.

[Leo Knight · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book presents pre-production concept art from the 2002 Disney movie "Treasure Planet," and gives some insight into the development process.