Yuri Norstein and Tale of Tales: An Animator's Journey

by Clare Kitson

Tale of Tales fuses Yuri Norstein's memories of his past and hopes and fears for the future. This book examines the passage of these motifs into the film but it also looks into later influences that affected it.

Genres: Art, Biography, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2005

Reviews

[Jesse Bray · Rating 4 out of 5]

A genius among artists Yuri's work is breathtaking and deeply abstract. On of the true rembrandt's of the animation craft. Any animator can learn from this guy about dedication and vision.

[Gijs Grob · Rating 3 out of 5]

'Tale of Tales' is often regarded as (one of) the best animation films of all time. Clare Kitson clearly is a fan, as this book may be part biography of Yuri Norstein, two-thirds of this book are devoted to this particular film only. Can one be too detailed? Yes, one can. Kitson's book is a honest ode to Norstein's work, and the book certainly helps understanding the otherwise rather incomprehensible film. But her writing is also a little exhaustive, especially if you're no fan of this movie yourself (and I'm not).

[Lin]

DNF'd because I struggle to read this from start to finish. Better to browse through chapters occasionally.

[Roger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweeeeeeet. What a man. Can't wait to meet him in LA. My first encounter with a legend.