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They Drew as They Pleased #6
The Hidden Art of Disney's New Golden Age: The 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s
The sixth volume in the They Drew as They Pleased series from award-winning Disney historian Didier Ghez!
They Drew as They Pleased Volume 6: The Hidden Art of Disney's New Golden Age explores the Disney Animation Studios from the 1990s through 2010s.
This gorgeous volume is the culmination of this landmark series, profiling artists Joe Grant, Hans Bacher, Mike Gabriel, and Michael Giaimo.
• Blockbusters like The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Frozen, and Moana captivated audiences around the globe.
• Explores how Disney navigated the dramatic shift to computer animation
• Filled with vivid descriptions, never-before-seen art, and interviews with the artists themselves
This visually rich collection offers a rare view of the artists whose collective talents exemplify Disney's storied past and visionary leap forward.
As Disney shifted to computer animation, the featured artists were part of the animation process through it all—as they had been since the studio's inception.
• Ideal for anyone looking for a unique visual history of Disney's artists, as well as unprecedented access to concept art
• Makes a wonderful gift for fans of Disney, animation, pop culture, and film history
• A visually gorgeous volume that can be displayed on the coffee table or on the shelf
• Perfect for those who loved The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation by Ollie Johnston and The Animator's Survival Kit by Richard Williams
©2020 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved
They Drew as They Pleased Volume 6: The Hidden Art of Disney's New Golden Age explores the Disney Animation Studios from the 1990s through 2010s.
This gorgeous volume is the culmination of this landmark series, profiling artists Joe Grant, Hans Bacher, Mike Gabriel, and Michael Giaimo.
• Blockbusters like The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Frozen, and Moana captivated audiences around the globe.
• Explores how Disney navigated the dramatic shift to computer animation
• Filled with vivid descriptions, never-before-seen art, and interviews with the artists themselves
This visually rich collection offers a rare view of the artists whose collective talents exemplify Disney's storied past and visionary leap forward.
As Disney shifted to computer animation, the featured artists were part of the animation process through it all—as they had been since the studio's inception.
• Ideal for anyone looking for a unique visual history of Disney's artists, as well as unprecedented access to concept art
• Makes a wonderful gift for fans of Disney, animation, pop culture, and film history
• A visually gorgeous volume that can be displayed on the coffee table or on the shelf
• Perfect for those who loved The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation by Ollie Johnston and The Animator's Survival Kit by Richard Williams
©2020 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved
208 pages, Hardcover
First published August 4, 2020
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Didier Ghez
100 books27 followersDidier Ghez runs the Disney History blog (disneybooks.blogspot.com), the Disney Books Network website (www.didierghez.com), and serves as managing editor of the Walt’s People book series.
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September 30, 2020
At the risk of sounding like I'm just writing different iterations of the same idea on my reviews of this series...
I love the insights into the incredibly talented men who had such an influence on the creation of the Disney animated features that I love, but it's so light on the art. Would it have been too difficult to add a bit more art to truly showcase what makes each artist so unique?
I love the insights into the incredibly talented men who had such an influence on the creation of the Disney animated features that I love, but it's so light on the art. Would it have been too difficult to add a bit more art to truly showcase what makes each artist so unique?
December 20, 2022
Slightly disappointing end to a wonderful series. Perhaps it was just due to the particular selection of artists that Ghez chose to focus on for this volume, but there was little to no mention of such gems from this period as The Rescuers Down Under, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, Emperor's New Groove, Atlantis, Lilo & Stitch, Treasure Planet, Princess and the Frog, or anything beyond Frozen (e.g. Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Moana).
Instead, there was excessive coverage of Pocahontas (which is far less popular these days) and, of all things, Home on the Range, widely considered one of Disney's weakest offerings to date!
Perhaps I'm nitpicking, and the book - like the series as a whole - is still a beautiful piece for animation fans. I just would have loved the chance to see some artwork from the less famous films of this thirty-year period; could Ghez not have included the likes of Andy Gaskill, Ric Sluiter, David Goetz or Ian Gooding? That's not to disrespect Ghez's selections, of course, each of whom is a formidable artist in their own right (who doesn't love Joe Grant or Hans Bacher?)
Ultimately, I just got the feeling that this wasn't Ghez's favourite era. After all, the 1940s got two whole volumes dedicated to them, but here, Ghez tries to cover three decades of incredible output in just the one volume. Inevitably, many fantastic films and their artists were overlooked. If Ghez ever wanted to make a seventh volume to cover some more artists of this period, it would be most welcome!
Instead, there was excessive coverage of Pocahontas (which is far less popular these days) and, of all things, Home on the Range, widely considered one of Disney's weakest offerings to date!
Perhaps I'm nitpicking, and the book - like the series as a whole - is still a beautiful piece for animation fans. I just would have loved the chance to see some artwork from the less famous films of this thirty-year period; could Ghez not have included the likes of Andy Gaskill, Ric Sluiter, David Goetz or Ian Gooding? That's not to disrespect Ghez's selections, of course, each of whom is a formidable artist in their own right (who doesn't love Joe Grant or Hans Bacher?)
Ultimately, I just got the feeling that this wasn't Ghez's favourite era. After all, the 1940s got two whole volumes dedicated to them, but here, Ghez tries to cover three decades of incredible output in just the one volume. Inevitably, many fantastic films and their artists were overlooked. If Ghez ever wanted to make a seventh volume to cover some more artists of this period, it would be most welcome!
August 12, 2020
A great conclusion to this fantastic series from Didier Ghez. This final book chronicles the films of the 1980s through 2020. What I really enjoy about the series is not only the concept artwork but the glimpse into concepts that were never realized. While Gigantic is likely something many Disney fans know is now shelved, it’s just one of several unproduced projects referenced here. Pocahontas, Roger Rabbit, Mulan and Frozen get a lot of attention in this book based on the four artists that are the main focus. I was shocked how little reference there was to the Lion King given its status among the films in this time period. I’m sure readers will treasure the smaller details within this collection, though.
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