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They Drew as They Pleased HC (2015- Chronicle Books) comic books

  • Issue #5-1ST
    They Drew as They Pleased HC (2015- Chronicle Books) 5-1ST


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    Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The 1970s and 1980s: The Hidden Art of Disney's Early Renaissance!"

    By Didier Ghez.

    In the 1970s and 1980s, the Disney animation studio redefined its creative vision in the wake of Walt Disney's death. Renowned Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw, whose work defined beloved classic Disney characters from films like The Jungle Book, The Aristocats, Robin Hood, and The Rescuers. With vivid descriptions of passages from the artists' autobiographies and interviews, accompanied by never-before-seen images of their art and process, this visually rich collection offers a rare view of the Disney legends whose work helped shape the nature of character and story development for generations to come.

    Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color.

    Cover price $50.00.

  • Issue #6-1ST
    They Drew as They Pleased HC (2015- Chronicle Books) 6-1ST


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    Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The 1990s, 2000 and 2010s: The Hidden Art of Disney's New Golden Age!"

    By Didier Ghez.

    The 1990s through 2010s marked the New Golden Age of Walt Disney Animation Studios. The culmination of a landmark book series, this gorgeous volume profiles artists Joe Grant, Hans Bacher, Mike Gabriel, and Michael Giaimo and explores how Disney navigated the shift to computer animation. A must-have for students and fans of animation, this book paints the inside story of the New Golden Age through vivid descriptions, never-before-seen art, and interviews with the artists. It offers a rare view of the artists who exemplify Disney's storied past and visionary leap forward.

    Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

    Cover price $50.00.