Walt Disney's Nine Old Men and the Art of Animation
Author:John Canemaker
Date published:2001
Publisher:Disney Editions
ISBN: 0786864966
Description
This book is the story of the “Nine Old Men”, who created most of Disney’s characters between 1930 and 1970. Each of those animators had his individual styles. The author describes the animated characters they created, their inspirations, and their dealings with their boss and each other. Each chapter is devoted to each man, and in the end the author presents their collective impact upon the Disney studio. The book also contains rare and important reproductions of animation cells and candid pictures of the men and their associates. The author examines the creative forces that shaped some of the most recognizable characters and sequences from Walt Disney Productions’ most famous animated films.