They Drew as They Pleased Vol. 1

Didier Ghez, 2015

Overview

As the Walt Disney Studio entered its first decade, it hired concept artists tasked with exploring ideas and inspiring animators. This volume highlights four of these early pioneers, featuring artwork developed for 1930s Disney shorts, including unproduced projects. It also showcases art for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and early work for Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. This book offers a look into inspiring work created during the studio's early golden age.

Who it's for

• Fans of early Disney animation history.
• Art enthusiasts interested in concept art.
• Readers interested in the development of classic animated films.

Key features

• Hardback binding.
• 208 pages.
• Published in 2015 by Abrams.
• ISBN: 9781452137438.
• Features largely unpublished artwork from Disney Archives.
• Part of a series on Disney's concept artists.