Stuart Ng Books - Animation Histories and Reference - Rare and Out-of-Print Books on Illustration, Animation and Comic Art. Artists' Sketchbooks

Atlanta: Turner, 1994. 1st. Square 4to (11-13"), 192pp, over 300 color and b&w illustrations, leather spine. Fine/Fine.

A comprehensive history of the first prime time animated television series (and spin-offs). never before published concept sketches, layouts, storyboards, images from the unseen pilot show, rare cel art, and unique memorabilia. "episode descriptions of the original 166 shows - including original air and recording dates, and writer, director and voice actor information." cartoon historians and animation professionals.

Atlanta: Turner, 1994. 1st. Square 4to (11-13"), 192pp, over 300 color and b&w illustrations, leather spine. Fine/Fine.

A comprehensive history of the first prime time animated television series (and spin-offs). Illustrated with never before published concept sketches, layouts, storyboards, images from the unseen pilot show, rare cel art, and unique memorabilia. Includes "episode descriptions of the original 166 shows - including original air and recording dates, and writer, director and voice actor information."

NY: Crescent, 1991. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 160pp, 250 illustrations, most in color, cloth. Fine/Fine.

The official history illustrated with storyboards, rough sketches, frame blow-ups, and photos. Foreword by William Hanna.

NY: Holt, 1990. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, over 400 illustrations, most in color, cloth. Fine/NF.

An entire volume devoted to the iconic Warner Bros. animated character. Divided into five sections: the history; the directors and other key creators; the evolution of the character over five decades; his recurring on-screen nemeses; and his sixteen best films. Includes a complete filmography with credits.

NY: Holt, 1990. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 192pp, over 400 illustrations, most in color, cloth. NF/VG (several small closed tears to the DJ).

Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1999. 1st. Small 4to (9-11”), xvi, 304pp, color and b&w, wraps. Fine.

European influences on the animated feature films of Walt Disney from Snow White to The Jungle Book. The book includes interviews with many artists who worked closely with Disney and examines numerous European artists (including examples of their work).

Barrier, Michael. HOLLYWOOD CARTOONS: AMERICAN ANIMATION IN ITS GOLDEN AGE. [SN14009] $30

NY: Oxford, 1999. 1st. Small 4to (9-11”), xx, 649pp, b&w illustrations, 3 flipbooks, cloth spine. Fine/Fine.

Four decades in the making, Michael Barrier's history of the American animation industry.

San Rafael: Insight, 2008. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 160pp, over 250 color illustrations, cloth. VF/VF.

Brion, Patrick. TOM AND JERRY: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THEIR ANIMATED ADVENTURES. [SN25819] $75

NY: Harmony Books, 1990. 1st American. 4to (11-13"), 212pp, over 800 color illustrations, cloth. NF/NF.

A deluxe coffee table book on William Hanna & Joe Barbera's Academy Award-winning series. Detailed filmography for all 161 Tom & Jerry shorts with credits & illustrations. All of the films by Hanna & Barbera 1940-1958 receive extensive coverage of one or two pages. Facsimiles of 18 layout & animation drawings. Two double foldouts.

Paris: Chene, 1987. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 212pp, over 800 color illustrations, cloth. NF/NF (rear hinge weakened).

Signed by Brion with a long non-personalized inscription on the half-title page.

A deluxe coffee table book on William Hanna & Joe Barbera's Academy Award-winning series. Detailed filmography for all 161 Tom & Jerry shorts with credits and illustrations. All of the films by Hanna & Barbera 1940-1958 receive extensive coverage of one or two pages. Facsimiles of 18 layout and animation drawings. Two double foldouts.

Boston: D. C. Heath, 1940. 8vo (8-9”), vi, 78pp, 57 color illustrations, pictorial cloth. VG (corners of two pages torn out but not affecting text or illus, corners rubbed).

Stories of the Water Babies, Snow White, the Hungry Bears, and the Beaver and his brothers. With nice color illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio.

Canemaker, John. WALT DISNEY'S NINE OLD MEN & THE ART OF ANIMATION. [SN25866X] $45

NY: Disney, 2001. 1st. 4to (11-13"), x, 310pp, over 600 color & b&w illustrations, cloth spine. NF/NF (light shelf wear).

A massive book devoted to the senior animators dubbed by Disney, "the nine old men": Les Clark, Woolie Reitherman, Eric Larson, Ward Kimball, Milt Kahl, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, John Lounsbery and Marc Davis. An essential book in any animation library.

From the dust jacket: "Think of your favorite moments and characters in Disney films from the 1930's through the 1970's - moments of frenetic comic craziness or tender romantic poignancy, enacted by compelling heroes and heroines, playful animals, and dastardly villains - and chances are most were animated by on of the "Nine Old Men."

"When Walt Disney gave his core group of animators this appellation, he wasn't referring to their advanced years - their median age was actually forty. He was instead making a joking reference to Franklin Roosevelt's description of his Supreme Court as "nine old men, all too aged to recognize a new idea." Nothing could have been further from the truth, in this case, as the nine unique personalities portrayed in John Canemaker's comprehensive history explored, expanded, and influenced character animation and moviemaking over the course of fifty years, consistently raising the bar by which the art form continues to be judged.
"Through the span of their careers, these nine highly skilled men, with widely differing artistic gifts, viewpoints, personalities, and degrees of ambition and competitiveness, exhibited a loyalty to one another and their employer unparalleled in most professions. 'Walt Disney's Nine Old Men' explores their individual relationships with Walt and with each other, their artistic breakthroughs and failures, the rivalries, and studio politics. This candid narrative of their lives and contributions to a very special form of cinema illustrates why the work of the Nine Old Men will continue to be a significant, essential source for study and inspiration to animation and art lover for years to come."

Canemaker, John. BEFORE THE ANIMATION BEGINS: THE ART AND LIVES OF DISNEY INSPIRATIONAL SKETCH ARTISTS. [SN23288] $150

NY: Hyperion, 1996. 1st. Square 4to (11-13"), xiv, 210pp, over 300 color illustrations, cloth. NF/NF.

Signed by the artist Tyrus Wong and inscribed by the author John Canemaker on the half-title page.

"John Canemaker chronicles the lives and work of the inspirational sketch artists from the thirties to the present...." Including full biographies of Albert Hurter, Ferdinand Horvath, Kay Nielsen, Gustaf Tenggren, Mary Blair, Eyvind Earle, Tyrus Wong, and Ken Anderson.

NY: Hyperion, 1992. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 120pp, over 200 color illustrations, cloth spine. Fine/Fine.

Milwaukie, OR: Dark Horse, 2006. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 56pp, color and b&w, cloth spine, pictorial boards. VF.

A modern reprinting of the scarce 1943 children’s book. New introduction by Leonard Maltin.

Milwaukie, OR: Dark Horse, 2006. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 56pp, color and b&w, cloth spine, pictorial boards. Fine.

A modern reprinting of the scarce 1943 children’s book. New introduction by Leonard Maltin.

Dini, Paul & Chip Kidd. BATMAN: ANIMATED. [SN27934] $125

NY: Harper Collins, 1998. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 144pp, over 1000 color illustrations, pictorial boards. VF/VF.

Signed by Bruce Timm with a quick Batman headsketch. Signed by Glen Murakami with a Robin headsketch.

An illustrated history of Batman: The Animated Series. Densely illustrated with preproduction and production art. Bruce Timm, Glen Murakami, Ronnie del Carmen, Shane Glines, Glenn Wong, many others. Photographed by Geoff Spear. Introduction by Bruce Timm. Out-of-print in hardcover.

Dolphin, Laurie & Stuart S. Shapiro. FLASH FRAMES: A NEW POP CULTURE. [SN19831] $25

NY: WatsonGuptill, 2002. 1st. Square 4to (1113”), 128pp, color, wraps. NF (slight shelf wear).

London: Collins, 1944. British 1st. 4to (11-13"), xvi, 290pp, 237 color and b&w illustrations on 59 plates, additional pencil drawings of the characters reproduced throughout, cloth. VG+/VG (Previous owner's name on FFEP; dust-jacket edges chipped). An attractive copy.

NY: Abradale, 1973. 1983 reprint. 4to (11-13"), 458pp, 763 illustrations, including 351 color plates, cloth. Fine/Fine.

"From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms." A full account of Walt Disney's live and career. Divided into four sections: animated shorts, animated features, live-action films, and the magic kingdoms. Filled with rare and previously unpublished Disney animation art: preproduction art, animation drawings, etc. Photos of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. And not a single mention of Michael Eisner! (The book was updated in 2004 to include developments from 1984-2004.)

NY: Abbeville, 1978. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 303pp, over 300 color illustrations, pictorial cloth. Fine/NF (dust-jacket slightly rubbed).

Filled with rare and previously unpublished Disney animation art: preproduction art, animation drawings, etc. Also photos of Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co., 1987. 1st. Small 4to (9-11”), xxii, 345pp, cloth. Fine without dust-jacket as issued.

London: Jupiter, 1979. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 128pp, 100s of b&w illustrations, 30pp in color, cloth. NF/VG+.

An encyclopedia of animated cartoon characters, including British film and TV, and fully illustrated with rare and wonderful images.

Grant, John. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WALT DISNEY'S ANIMATED CHARACTERS: FROM MICKEY MOUSE TO ALADDIN (NEW UPDATED EDITION). [SN21362] $50

NY: Hyperion, 1993. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 384pp, over 400 color and b&w illustrations, pictorial boards. Fine/NF.

Grant, John. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WALT DISNEY'S ANIMATED CHARACTERS: FROM MICKEY MOUSE TO ALADDIN (NEW UPDATED EDITION). [SN21588M] $50

NY: Hyperion, 1993. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 384pp, over 400 color and b&w illustrations, pictorial boards. VF/VF.

Grant, John. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WALT DISNEY'S ANIMATED CHARACTERS: FROM MICKEY MOUSE TO ALADDIN (NEW UPDATED EDITION). [SN25880] $30

NY: Hyperion, 1993. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 384pp, over 400 color and b&w illustrations, pictorial boards. Fine/NF.

NY: Hyperion, 1999. 1st. Folio (13" or taller), 192pp, over 350 color and b&w illustrations, cloth spine, pictorial boards. Upper corner badly bumped, head of the spine bumped, otherwise Fine.

From the back cover: "The Tarzan Chronicles reveals, in page after vibrant page, the mystery behind the magic of Disney's roaring jungle adventure. Select entries from journals kept by key members of the Tarzan creative team - including musician Phil Collins, directors Kevin Lima and Chris Buck, and legendary animator Glen Keane - illuminate the struggles, the triumphs, and ultimately the joy that marked the four-year journey from idea to finished film."

Greene, Katherine and Richard. THE MAN BEHIND THE MAGIC: THE STORY OF WALT DISNEY. [SN25894] $10

NY: Viking, 1991. 4th. Small 4to (9-11"), 183pp, b&w, cloth spine. NF/NF (top and fore edge lightly spotted).

Topsfield, MA: Salem House, 1987. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 136pp, over 200 color and b&w illustrations, cloth. VF/VF.

The first section discusses the medium, the middle section profiles the major animation producing countries and 39 animators from around the world, the last section discusses modern trends.

NY: Bounty, 1976. 1st US. Folio (13" or taller), 120pp, over 300 color and b&w illustrations, wraps. VG (light crease to back cover, otherwise only mild shelfwear).

An international survey of cartoon characters. Notes by David Ryder, Introduction by John Halas.

Holliss, Richard & Brian Sibley. SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS: THE MAKING OF THE CLASSIC FILM. [SN21490] $25

NY: Hyperion, 1993. 1st. Square 4to (11-13"), 232pp, 100s of color and b&w illustrations, cloth spine. NF/VG+.

The third book by veteran Disney animators Ollie Johnston & Frank Thomas profiles and analyzes 55 Disney villains.

Kanfer, Stefan. SERIOUS BUSINESS: THE ART AND COMMERCE OF ANIMATION IN AMERICA FROM BETTY BOOP TO TOY STORY. [SN4659] $20

NY: Scribner, 1997. 1st. Small 4to (9-11”), 256pp, 12 color and 46 b&w illustrations, cloth spine. VF/VF.

From the dust-jacket: "An intimate and astonishing illustrated history of American animation, its legends, and its legacy. Acclaimed critic and historian Stefan Kanfer follows the ascent of America's most beloved and successful original art form from vaudeville sideshow to global industry, in the process holding up a mirror to the passing parade of cartoons, a mirror in which their captured reflections leave an indelible record of the changing nature of American tastes, values, and dreams.

Irvine: Bonaventure Press, 1995. Later. Small 4to (9-11"), 240pp, b&w, color wraps. Fine.

A juicy, funny expose on the theme park. Based upon extensive research and interviews with employees.

Krause, Martin & Linda Witkowski. WALT DISNEY'S SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS: AN ART IN ITS MAKING. [SN18724] $1500

NY: Hyperion, 1994. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13” wide), 194pp, color and b&w, cloth. VF/Fine.

Signed by the artists Marc Davis, Joe Grant, Ollie Johnston, Bill Justice, Ward Kimball, Maurice Noble, Ken O'Connor, Frank Thomas.

A beautiful book featuring 185 full-color photographs of Snow White artwork from the Stephen Ison collection as well as additional color and b&w illustrations and photos.

NY: Crown, 1979. 1st. 4to (11-13”), xvi, 272pp + 8pp in color, color plates and b&w illustrations, cloth spine. NF/NF (mild wear).

"A complete guide to animated filmmaking - from flip-books to sound cartoons." Truly a complete guide to the medium at the time of its writing (pre-computer), this guide covers all the low-tech options open to an aspiring filmmaker bent on creating his or her own animation, including many techniques largely forgotten amidst the newest computer software. Written by a filmmaker, TV producer, and animation instructor at the New School for Social Research. Primarily a paperback release, this hardcover edition is rather scarce.

A guide to every animated theatrical or television production from 1911-1991. Over 1000 entries with production histories, credits, voices, character descriptions, episode titles, plot summaries, and more.

Lutz, E.G. ANIMATED CARTOONS: HOW THEY ARE MADE, THEIR ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT. [SN27867] $30

Bedford, MA: Applewood, 1998. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), xx, 261pp, b&w illustrations, cloth. VF/Fine.

A facsimile reprint of the 1920 book used by Walt Disney and other animation pioneers.

Northampton, MA: Kitchen Sink, 1996. 1st expanded. Small 4to (9-11”), 144pp, over 80 color illustrations, b&w illustrations throughout, wraps. VF.

Northampton, MA: Kitchen Sink, 1996. 1st expanded. Small 4to (9-11”), 144pp, over 80 color illustrations, b&w illustrations throughout, wraps. Fine.

NY: New York Zoetrope, 1981. 1st. 8vo (8-9”), 128pp, 90 color and over 100 b&w illustrations, wraps. NF (very slight shelf wear).

Maltin, Leonard. OF MICE AND MAGIC: A HISTORY OF AMERICAN ANIMATED CARTOONS. [SN5637] $45

NY: McGraw-Hill, 1980. 2nd. Small 4to (9-11”), 470pp, 17 color, over 300 b&w illustrations, cloth. VF/NF.

The first comprehensive history of American Animated Cartoons, including complete filmographies for every studio. Still a great book, highly readable. Long out of print in hardcover.

NY: Hawthorn Books, 1974. 1st. 4to (11-13”), xiv, 385pp, over 530 b&w illustrations and 16pp of color, cloth. NF/VG (corners & bottom edge of boards lightly rubbed, dust-jacket has a 3" closed tear and is missing a ½" x 1" piece).

San Francisco: Chronicle, 2007. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 160pp, color, boards. VG+/NF (spine ends bumped, interior Fine, light shelf wear to dust-jacket).

Signed by John Lasseter and Brad Bird in gold ink on the first interior page. Includes more than 200 pieces of pre-production artwork & designs from the Pixar film: storyboards, full-color pastels, digital and pencil sketches, character studies, maquettes, and more. Quotes from the director, artists, animators, and production team. Foreword by John Lasseter. Introduction by Brad Bird.

San Francisco: Chronicle, 2007. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 160pp, color, boards. VF/Fine.

A first printing of this great Pixar "Art of" book. Includes more than 200 pieces of pre-production artwork & designs from the Pixar film: storyboards, full-color pastels, digital and pencil sketches, character studies, maquettes, and more. Quotes from the director, artists, animators, and production team. Foreword by John Lasseter. Introduction by Brad Bird.

San Francisco: Chronicle, 2007. 2nd. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 160pp, color, boards. VF/VF.

Includes more than 200 pieces of pre-production artwork & designs from the Pixar film: storyboards, full-color pastels, digital and pencil sketches, character studies, maquettes, and more. Quotes from the director, artists, animators, and production team. Foreword by John Lasseter. Introduction by Brad Bird.

NY: Hyperion, 1997. 1st. Square 4to (11-13"), 192pp, color and b&w, cloth spine, pictorial boards. VF in VF slipcase in shrinkwrap.

One of 1000 numbered copies signed by Peter Schneider, President of Walt Disney Feature Animation, Alice Dewey, Producer, and Directors Ron Clements and John Musker.

The deluxe edition of this coffee table art book on the making of the Disney film. Includes a LIMITED EDITION SERICEL, a fine art, screen printed reproduction of an original animation artwork still from the acclaimed Walt Disney film, with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY and protective envelope. Featuring design work by Gerald Scarfe.

Norfolk, VA: Donning, 1986. 7th. 4to (11-13"), x, 254pp, over 600 color and b&w illustrations, wraps. NF (corners slightly rubbed).

From the back cover: "Robotech Art 1 takes you on a new journey - from the series origin in Japan and the men who created it, to the first broadcast in the United States. Here you'll find character and mecha diagrams, stories and art from the first 85 episodes, and new information never available before."

Norfolk, VA: Donning, 1986. 2nd. 4to (11-13"), x, 254pp, over 600 color and b&w illustrations, wraps. Fine.

NY: DK, 2002. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 128pp, over 800 color illustrations, pictorial boards. Fine/Fine.

Sigall, Martha. LIVING LIFE INSIDE THE LINES: TALES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF ANIMATION. [SN17189] $30

Jackson: Univ. Press of Mississippi, 2005. 1st. 8vo (8-9”), xvi, 245pp, 74 b&w illustrations, color wraps. VF.

Martha Sigall worked in animation from 1936 to 1989 starting at WB thru WWII and then moved to MGM. Introduction by Jerry Beck, and cover art by Art Leonardi (WB and Pink Panther artist).

Sito, Tom. DRAWING THE LINE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE ANIMATION UNIONS FROM BOSKO TO BART SIMPSON. [SN23588] $32

Lexington: University of Kentucky Press, 2006. 1st. Small 4to (9-11"), xiv, 425pp, 87 b&w illustrations & photographs, cloth spine. VF/VF.

A unique and previously untold history of Hollywood animation from the perspective of labor and the backdrop of labor union activities. Tom Sito is an animator, director, and former president of the union covering animation workers, the Animation Guild, Local 839. Appendices: Animation Union Leaders. Useful Dramatis Personae. Glossary. Extensive endnotes. Bibliography.

Surrell, Jason. THE HAUNTED MANSION: FROM THE MAGIC KINGDOM TO THE MOVIES. [SN19294M] $20

This book devotes 92 pages to the theme park attraction and 38 pages to the film (mostly to production design & set decoration). Filled with paintings and color drawings by designers Marc Davis and Claude Coats as well as some color pieces by Ken Anderson, Rolly Crump and Herb Ryman.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1940. 2nd. Large 4to (12.5-13"), 158pp, 16 tipped-in color plates, 63 color and over 100 b&w illustrations, with decorations on most every page, color illustrated endpapers, cloth. NF/VG (small nick to top edge of front board, some light spotting to top edge; dust-jacket edges worn, closed tears, missing several small pieces at the top and bottom of the spine and at the corners - totaling about 6 sq. in., the front panel is nearly complete).

"...The first Disney book designed for adults, the first comprehensive record of Walt Disney's revolutionary contribution to contemporary art - painting in motion." A lavish production of a book. This is a very attractive copy in the very scarce dust-jacket.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1940. 1st. Large 4to (12.5-13"), 158pp, 16 tipped-in color plates, 63 color and over 100 b&w illustrations, with decorations on most every page, color illustrated endpapers, cloth. VG/fair (bottom of the spine bumped affecting all the pages inside, four corners bumped and rubbed, boards peeking at two corners, top edge slightly soiled, short 1940 gift inscription on FFEP, DJ tattered with small pieces missing).

"...The first Disney book designed for adults, the first comprehensive record of Walt Disney's revolutionary contribution to contemporary art--painting in motion." A lavish production of a book.

Tezuka Productions, TEZUKA SCHOOL OF ANIMATION, VOL. 2: ANIMALS IN MOTION. [SN16643] $13

Carson/NY: Digital Manga/Watson-Guptill, 2003. 1st. Small 4to (9-11”), 108pp, b&w, wraps. VF.

A guide to animating animal cycles: dog, horse, various animals, fish, walking, running, flying, swimming, etc. It appears rather basic at first glance, but a closer look reveals some depth, especially in the number of animal types it includes. Concludes with seven flipbooks and twelve frame-by-frame sequences from Kimba, the White Lion.

Thomas, Frank & Ollie Johnston. DISNEY ANIMATION: THE ILLUSION OF LIFE. [SN21466M] $125

NY: Abbeville, 1981. 2nd printing. 4to (11-13"), 575pp, 489 color plates, 1000s of b&w illustrations, cloth. VF/VF.

Thomas, Frank & Ollie Johnston. DISNEY ANIMATION: THE ILLUSION OF LIFE. [SN13435] $200

NY: Abbeville, 1981. 1st printing. 4to (11-13"), 575pp, 489 color plates, 1000s of b&w illustrations, cloth. NF/NF (DJ slightly shelfworn).

Thomas, Frank & Ollie Johnston. DISNEY ANIMATION: THE ILLUSION OF LIFE. [SN8583] $500

NY: Abbeville, 1981. 1st edition, 1st printing. 4to (11-13"), 575pp, 489 color plates, 1000s of b&w illustrations, cloth. Fine/VG+ (1" closed tear to dust-jacket otherwise only light wear) in NF pictorial slip case with diecut window.

The deluxe slip cased edition "is signed by the authors and contains a foot of film from a classic Disney feature" (Snow White).

Tytle, Harry. ONE OF "WALT'S BOYS": AN INSIDER'S ACCOUNT OF DISNEY'S GOLDEN YEARS. [SN27933] $1000

Royal Oak, MI: Airtight Seels Allied Productions, 1997. 1st. 4to (11-13"), xiv, 242pp, 5 tipped-in color plates (of drawings by Disney artists) and 22 full-page b&w photographs, illustrated front and rear endpapers, cloth with color plate laid on. VF in Fine cloth-covered traycase.

One of 12 P.C. collectors copies signed by Harry Tytle, Bill Justice, author of the introduction, and Marian C. Tytle to whom the book is dedicated.

A behind the scenes book by "Walt's right hand man." Tytle worked for Disney from 1936 through 1976 and was studio production manager. He passed away in 2004. Introduction by Bill Justice who writes, "This is...the indisputable account of the Walt Disney Studio by the gentleman who arranged and personally attended more meetings with Walt Disney than anyone in the organization." Long out of print. This is one of only 12 "P.C. collectors copies", the most limited of the four states of this book (with a total limitation of 836 copies). This edition includes a facsimile of a 1965 inter-office memo to Walt Disney and a 1943 organizational chart of the company. The custom cloth-covered traycase includes a framed facsimile of a handwritten letter from Harry Tytle to the reader.

San Francisco: Chronicle, 2003. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 160pp, over 400 color illustrations, boards. VF/Fine.

Pre-production art and storyboards from the Pixar film. Art by Ralph Eggleston, Simon Varela, Peter de Sève, and others. Storyboard.

San Francisco: Chronicle, 2006. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 160pp, over 500 color illustrations, boards. VF/Fine.

Pre-production artwork and design from the Pixar film. Hundreds of character, set, and environment designs: storyboards: pastel color studies; and other art for the film. Comments by the artists, production designers, and director. Foreword by John Lasseter.

NY: Abrams, 2003. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 88pp, 150 color illustrations, French wraps. NF.

From the dust flap: "Blue Sky Studios programs photo-realistic, high-resolution, double- take-inducing, computer-generated character animation for movies and television. Its eye-popping effects have added pizzazz to The Sopranos, Alien Resurrection, and Joe's Apartment, to cite a few credits, and its endearing animated short Bunny won an Academy Award in 1998. On March 15, 2002, the company will release its first full- length film, Twentieth Century Fox's surefire success Ice Age - in which Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary provide the voices of Manfred, the woolly mammoth, Sid, the sloth, and Diego, the sabertooth tiger-three characters who take an unforgettable journey. Featuring examples from these and other breathtaking works, Blue Sky takes readers frame-by-frame through the 3-D animation process."

NY: Disney, 2006. 1st. Square 4to (11-13"), 176pp, color, pictorial boards. Fine/NF.

In this unusual art book, artists from Disney's various divisions all over the world contribute brand-new original illustrations. The 80 artists each interpret the iconic character in their own way: Jean-Paul Orpinas, Keiko Sato, Rich Tuzon, Frank Nissen, Matt Cruickshank, Chantel Gentry, Scott Tilley, Floyd Norman, Giovanni Rigano, Denise Shimabukuro, Eric Tan, and many others.

NY: American Federation of Arts, 1958. 1st. Oblong small 4to (9-11" wide), 28pp, 31 color illustrations, wraps. NF (covers lightly rubbed).

A glossy full color exhibition catalog made to accompany the traveling exhibition of animation artwork from the Walt Disney Studio, culminating in Sleeping Beauty. Essay. Introduction by Walt Disney.

Rockport, MA: Rockport, 1995. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 120pp, over 350 color illustrations, pictorial boards. VG+ (covers & corners lightly rubbed).

From the dust-jacket: "Features all facets of animation from every type of media, including television, billboards, film and computer.

"This is the first book to offer an in-depth collection of the most creative animation design, providing inspiration for professional animators as well as students.

"Part of the successful Motif Design series, each of the over 350-full-color images is accompanied by a brief descriptive caption referencing designer, material, process and function."

DISNEY PIXAR'S TOY STORY: THE SKETCHBOOK SERIES. [SN26966] $400

Bedford, MA: Applewood, 2000. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 112pp, color, cloth. VF in a Fine slipcase.

#646 of 2500 numbered copies.

An extra-thick, full color collection of early character studies, exploratory drawings, and pre-production paintings for Toy Story and Toy Story 2. This was the last volume in Applewood's Disney Sketchbook Series and long out-of-print.

Tucson, AZ: HPBooks, 1984. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 96pp, over 100 illustrations, most in color, pictorial boards. Fine/NF.

DONALD DUCK: "SARASENERENS NATT" & "BESTE HISTORIER FRA DONALD DUCK & CO." #5. [SN9760] $30

Oslo: Hjemmet, 1986. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 84pp, color, pictorial boards. VG+ (corners bumped).

A 32-page story in the best tradition of Carl Barks' adventure stories. "Saracen's Night": Donald, Scrooge and the nephews go to the Middle East in search of treasure. The artist is unidentified but he captures the Barks' style perfectly. Five Barks stories round out the second half of the book.

Burbank, CA: Howard Lowery, 1995. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 94pp, 20 color and over 450 b&w illustrations, wraps. VF.

An auction catalogue. Lists 457 lots, fully illustrated. Realized price list laid in.

Burbank, CA: Howard Lowery, 1996. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 104pp, 22 color and over 500 b&w illustrations, wraps. VF.

An auction catalogue. Lists 480 lots, fully illustrated. Realized price list laid in.

Burbank, CA: Howard Lowery, 1998. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 92pp, 26 color and over 400 b&w illustrations, wraps. VF.

An auction catalogue. Lists 406 lots, fully illustrated. Realized price list laid in.

Burbank, CA: Howard Lowery, 1999. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 92pp, 54 color and over 380 b&w illustrations, wraps. VF.

An auction catalogue. Lists 374 lots, fully illustrated. Realized price list laid in.

A color cover by Chuck Jones. The Disney Studio in WW II. Interviews with Roy Williams and Dick Huemer. More.

The cover features animation of the Frazetta painting Against the Gods, Richard Williams interview, Walt Disney's 1920s cartoons, Eric Knight at Walt Disney 1942-43, more.

NY: Disney, 2002. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 128pp, over 200 color illustrations, wraps. VG+ (covers lightly shelfworn, interior Fine).

The only book on this lovely Disney animated feature. Filled with visual development art, production designs, storyboards, and background paintings. This volume is made up of first-person essays by some of the creators, including Roy Disney, Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois, Andreas Deja, and Paul Felix. Scarce.

np: Disney Feature Animation, 1998. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 128pp, over 1000 color and b&w photos, leather. NF.

An elaborate high school yearbook styled souvenir keepsake created by and distributed to the Mulan production crew.

About 100 cartoons, sketches, and caricatures by the crew are reproduced, but the emphasis is on the goofy photos of the crew singly and in groups. After the record grosses for The Lion King, Disney Feature Animation spent lavishly on frills such as this corporate gift for their animators.

ONCE UPON A TIME - WALT DISNEY - THE SOURCES OF INSPIRATION FOR THE DISNEY STUDIOS. [SN25870] $95

NY: Prestel, 2007. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 360pp, 390 color illustrations, cloth. VF/VF.

The catalogue for the exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris. Original works by Disney artists, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, backgrounds, and cels are juxtaposed with Western European artworks that helped inspire them. With ten essays. Fantasy illustrators include Heinrich Kley, Bocklin, Richard Doyle, Edwin Landseer, others.

"While the works of Walt Disney rank among the icons of American mass culture, it is easy to forget that Disney's characters and stories were inspired by original works of art. Now the sources that motivated Disney's imagination-and the artists that his studio in turn influenced-are brought to light. From the launching of the Walt Disney Company until the founder's death in 1967, this book includes more than 300 original works selected from the Disney archives and from private collections, together with paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, and film stills.

Here Disney fans will discover the fairy tales behind Sleeping Beauty and Snow White; they'll learn that Pinocchio's village was modeled on the medieval city of Rothenburg in Bavaria; that Bambi's forest took its inspiration from fifteenth-century Chinese painting; that Dumbo's bird's-eye views drew on the work of Grant Wood and Thomas Hart Benton. Finally, the book looks at the myriad ways in which Disney's products became source materials for modern and contemporary artists, including Prokofiev and Léopold Stokowski as well as Christian Boltanski, Bertrand Lavier, Peter Saul, and Gary Baseman. A wonderful sourcebook for Disney enthusiasts, this colorful volume offers a unique perspective on the often-overlooked links between highbrow and popular culture."

San Francisco: Chronicle, 2005. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 176pp, color, French wraps. VF.

The exhibition catalogue for the exhibition of Pixar artwork held at New York City's MOMA. It was the largest exhibition of animation art ever held at MOMA with over 500 pieces of original art. This catalogue sold out at the museum before the exhibition ended. The exhibition later traveled to London, Tokyo, and Melbourne's Australian Centre for the Moving Image. Includes artwork for the shorts as well as the feature films. Over 340 color illustrations divided into six sections: Characters, Sculpture, Story, Colorscripts, Worlds, and Media Installations. A beautiful catalogue with many never-before-seen artworks - even for the feature films with books of their own! Scarce.

Interviews: Mark Hamill on Empire Strikes Back, Robert Bloch, Chuck Jones on Duck Dodgers, matte painter Harrison Ellenshaw on Empire Strikes Back.

The Golden Award is given to fifty-year veterans of the art and industry of screen cartooning. 71 individual honorees are cited with brief biographies (and in some cases a photograph). A history of the animation industry from 1943 to 1954 (the period during which the 71 honorees entered the field) by Tom Sito, well- illustrated with rare art.

WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING: A BEHIND THE DREAMS LOOK AT MAKING THE MAGIC REAL. [SN25875] $90

NY: Hyperion, 1996. 1st. Folio (13" or taller), 192pp, over 1000 color illustrations, cloth. NF/NF.

NY: Walt Disney Productions, 1940. Large 4to (12.5-13"), 32pp, color and b&w, wraps. NF (very slight wear, very flat, tight & clean). A very attractive copy.

NY: Walt Disney Productions, 1940. Large 4to (12.5-13"), 32pp, color and b&w, wraps. NF (two pairs of staple holes to the back cover where an Ohio sales tax stub is attached, light wear, very flat, tight & clean). An attractive copy.

Racine, WI: Whitman, nd (c1975). Folio (13” or taller), 48pp, b&w, color wraps. VF.

A facsimile of the 1930s original publication. A picture storybook with large pages with several illustrations/panels per page to color!

WALT DISNEY'S MICKEY MOUSE, DONALD DUCK AND ALL THEIR PALS (#2057). [SN1475] $20

Facsimile of the 1937 original publication. An illustrated story book featuring most of the Disney characters of the time.

Tokyo: Museum of Contemporary Art, 2006. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 244pp, color, wraps. VF.

This is the beautiful full-color catalogue for the largest exhibition of Disney animation artwork in history. Held at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, 7/15/06 - 9/24/06 and featuring 200 "lost" pieces of Disney artwork from Chiba University and 350 pieces from the Animation Research Library, Walt Disney Feature Animation. Covering a period from Mickey shorts up to and including Sleeping Beauty. Foreword by Lella F. Smith, Director ARL. Afterword by Martin A. Sklar, VP Imagineering.

Foreword, Afterword, captions and index are all in both English and Japanese. Some additional text is only in Japanese.

Tex Avery. Canemaker, John. TEX AVERY: THE MGM YEARS 1942-1955 . [SN24590] $125

Between stints with Warner Bros. and Walter Lantz, Avery signed with MGM and created 65 animated shorts which form the centerpiece of his legend: The Wolf, Red, Droopy, and numerous stand alone concept shorts. This book was created by marrying the illustrations from Pierre Lambert's French Avery book with new text by Canemaker. Foreword by William Hanna. Introduction by Chuck Jones. MGM Filmography. Bibliography.

Tex Avery. Canemaker, John. TEX AVERY: THE MGM YEARS 1942-1955 . [SN24999M] $95

Atlanta, GA: Turner, 1996. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 224pp, color, cloth. NF/VG (edges of boards rubbed, interior Fine, dust-jacket edges rubbed).

Simon Bisley. Eastman, Kevin. HEAVY METAL: F.A.K.K. 2 MOVIE SPECIAL (V13, #2). [SN6976] $20

Rockville Center, NY: Heavy Metal, 1999. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 128pp, color, pictorial boards. VF without dust-jacket as issued. #1721 of 10,000 hardbound copies.

The hardbound edition of this graphic novel includes additional pages and other material.

London: Sheed & Ward, 1939. 1st. 12mo (7-7.5”), 285pp, 20 illustrations, cloth. VG+/VG- (Previous owner's name on FFEP, dust-jacket edge worn).

A collection of articles spanning 1923 to 1939. Including an essay on Animation and Disney.

NY: St. Martin's, 1988. 3rd. Small 4to (9-11”), xvi, 336pp, 9 color and over 130 b&w illustrations, wraps. Fine.

From the back of the book: “Shamus Culhane, the animator who made the dwarves in Snow White, achieves something few are able to: He makes it possible to learn a concrete skill from a book. Covering every aspect a film animation, from basic mechanics to giving creativity full play, and including writing, recording, acting, dialogue – even how to manage an animation studio of one’s own, Culhane fulfills the promise of his title – “from script to screen.” “Animation contains more than 130 illustrations, from the work of leading animators worldwide (including the author himself) to sketches that teach and graphic exercises for hands-on experience for the novice. “Through it all, Culhane intrigues and entertains, making the book speak to everyone, fascinating both the art student and the general reader.”

NY: St. Martin's, 1986. 1st. Small 4to (9-11”), xiv, 463pp, over 50 b&w illustrations, cloth spine. NF/VG+ (dust-jacket edge worn).

The autobiography of the longtime animator who, since 1924, has worked for most of the Hollywood animation studios: Fleischer, Warner Bros., Disney, MGM.

Gil DiCiccio. Strasser, Todd. DISNEY'S THE VILLAINS COLLECTION. [SN22450] $12

NY: Disney, 1993. 1st. Small 4to (9-11”), 80pp, color, pictorial boards. Fine/Fine.

Walt Disney. Merritt, Russell & J.B. Kaufman. WALT IN WONDERLAND: THE SILENT FILMS OF WALT DISNEY. [SN25498] $15

Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2000. 2nd revised. Small 4to (9-11"), 164pp, color and b&w illustrations, wraps. NF (very slight shelf wear).

“During the Roaring Twenties - from 1921 through 1928 - Walt Disney and his friends made more than ninety silent cartoons, turning them out as often as one or two per month. Years before Mickey Mouse, the young entrepreneur recruited and nurtured an extraordinary array of talented people. Drawing on interviews with Disney’s coworkers, Disney’s business papers, promotional materials, scripts, drawings, and correspondence, the richly illustrated Walt in Wonderland reconstructs Disney’s silent film career and places his early films in critical perspective.”

NY: Golden, 2004. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 24pp, color, pictorial boards. NF (bright & clean).

Frank Espinosa & San Wei Chan. DRAW THE LOONEY TUNES: THE WARNER BROS. CHARCTER DESIGN MANUAL. [SN20510X] $40

San Francisco: Chronicle, 2005. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 208pp, color and b&w, pictorial boards. VF.

The trade edition of WB Consumer Products in-house character manual which was created by Frank Espinosa (formerly of WB and currently creator of Rocketo).

Los Angeles: Silman-James Press, 2008. 1st. Small 4to (9-11"), 240pp, 240 color illustrations, wraps. VF.

"Character Animation Crash Course! is a veritable Genie’s lamp stuffed with everything the aspiring animator could wish for! Renowned animator Eric Goldberg’s detailed text and drawings illuminate how to conceive characters “from the inside out” to create strong personalities. Classic animation techniques are analyzed and brought to life through this unique book and its accompanying CD that offers readers animated movie examples that show, in real time or frame-by-frame, the author’s principles at work. Add to this Goldberg’s discussions of classic cartoons and his witty, informative observations based on the wealth of knowledge he’s gained during his 30-plus years in professional animation, and you have a tour-de-force guide to character animation with the classic touch."

With a foreword by Brad Bird – Writer/Director of Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and The Iron Giant.

“As Disney Animation great Ollie Johnston always told me, “It’s not the tools that create great character animation, it’s what you do with those tools.” Eric’s book is a terrific how-to that clearly explains the tools and the techniques for great animation in any medium. People always ask me, “How do I get started in animation?” Now I know the answer…read the Character Animation Crash Course book by Eric Goldberg!”

John Lasseter – Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios

“This exhaustive “animation crash course” comes from one of the best and most original of animators working today, Eric Goldberg. It is a must-have for anybody who is serious about character animation.”

“Whether you’re animating on paper or in CG, this book overflows with sharp observations, practical tips, and beautifully drawn and animated examples by Eric Goldberg, the man who brought Aladdin’s Genie to irrepressible comic life!! You can’t help but improve!!”

John Hench. DESIGNING DISNEY: IMAGINEERING AND THE ART OF THE SHOW. [SN25896] $35

NY: Disney, 2003. 1st. 4to (11-13"), viii, 152pp, over 200 color and b&w illustrations, boards. VF/VF.

John Hench began his career with Disney in 1939, worked in animated and live-action films, then transferred to theme park design. Foreword by Martin A. Sklar.

Matt Groening, Paul Wee & others. THE SIMPSONS HANDBOOK: SECRET TIPS FROM THE PROS. [SN22686] $40

NY: HarperCollins, 2007. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 48pp, color and b&w, cloth spine, pictorial boards. VF.

"A rare homage to the art of classic 2-D animation and the time-honored method of hand-drawing characters that come alive on the silver screen. The creator of "The Simpsons" and "Futurama" reveals the art of brilliant character design, backgrounds, and prop art in this lavishly detailed handbook that unveils the complex secrets behind the deceptively simple and universally loved Simpsons characters. With creative insights, artists' sketches, helpful insider hints, and step-by-step instructions, enter the imagination of "master doodler" Matt Groening and receive professional "how-to" advice from many of the animators and directors who have made "The Simpsons" the longest-running animated show and situation comedy in TV history. In our technological era when animation has become increasingly digitalized, this unique handbook records the genesis of some of the most extraordinary examples of the art of hand-drawn animated characters."

Daan Jippes. Barks, Carl. WALT DISNEY'S DONALD DUCK FAMILY DAAN JIPPES COLLECTION VOL. 1. [SN24726X] $9

From the publisher: "This new TP series collects the work of beloved Dutch Duck Man Daan Jippes - including his 'recreations' of Carl Barks tales not originally drawn by Barks! This issue, Donald's nephews bump Uncle Scrooge's money bin off of Killmotor Hill in 'Duckmade Disaster,' then survive 'The Day the Mountain Shook!"

Chuck Jones. CHUCK AMUCK: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF AN ANIMATED CARTOONIST. [SN3782] $100

NY: Farrar Strauss Giroux, 1989. 2nd. Small 4to (9-11”), 304pp, 8pp color section, b&w illustrations on every page, cloth. VF/VF.

The life story of the Warner Bros. cartoon director, replete with drawings and anecdotes.

Nashville, TN: Ideals, 1985. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 44pp, color, pictorial boards. NF without dust-jacket as issued.

NY: Putnam, 1985. 1st. Small 4to (9-11”), 254pp, over 170 b&w illustrations, cloth spine. VF/VF.

Mark McDonnell. THE ART & FEEL OF MAKING IT REAL: GESTURE DRAWING FOR THE ANIMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. [SN26039X] $44.50

Studio City: Cre8tivemarks, 2009. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 206pp, color and b&w, pictorial boards. VF.

An instruction book profusely illustrated with drawings by the author artist Mark McDonnell. Foreword by director/animator Eric Goldberg.

From the book: "Mark McDonnell's The Art and Feel of Making it Real: Gesture Drawing for the Animation and Entertainment Industry is the one-source book animation and entertainment enthusiasts have been waiting for! This self-published hardback contains 208-pages of full color illustrations and instruction offering artists the key to opening the door to the long guarded secrets of studio only techniques, theories and practices. This book will help explain how to design and capture the essence of life through the knowledge of gesture drawing, increase observation skills and use basic design principles that will help to fuel the power of your imagination . . . all of which are important and necessary skills to have in the animation and entertainment industry! This book applies to animators, storyboard artists, visual development artists, concept designers and any person interested in working in the animation and entertainment industry. From hobbyists to industry professionals, this is the book that will help you create successful images with a strong focus on storytelling skills! Mark McDonnell has blended his own sensibilities of instruction as well as continued teaching Walt Stanchfield's theories and practices at the Walt Disney Company to its employees and artists. This book is in addition to Stanchfield's previous thoughts and practices and is more focused on tailoring teachings and words of wisdom to the industry and how it functions in today's times.

"In the world of art, drawing the human figure with knowledge and understanding is one of the more difficult tasks an artist can endeavor to do. But, drawing the human figure with a sense of life, sympathy and sincerity is the most difficult of tasks a muse, if you will having eluded many a great artist throughout the ages. Mark McDonnell is not only a tremendous draftsman, whose drawings convey a knowledge and understanding of the human figure, but more than that he has captured that illusive quality with a fearless approach that breathes life into each of his drawings. In this collection, Mark makes it abundantly clear that it is his fearlessness, and love of the life that surrounds him, that has enabled him to capture that muse that all artists endeavor to attain the muse of life." --Marcelo Vignali (Sony Pictures Animation - Art Director, Visual Development Artist)

"Mark McDonnell's book The Art & Feel of Making it Real, is a smart and useful guide for any young artist and/or student, who is interested in a career in animation or illustration. The book's chapters explain vividly, what points to keep in mind when it comes to anatomy, motion, caricature and composition. His beautiful illustrations show clearly step by step how to go about it. Mark's long experience in working in the entertainment industry will not only help readers to apply a structured approach toward their art, it will also inspire them to do better work." --Andreas Deja (Walt Disney Feature Animation - Supervising Animator, Visual Development Artist)

"You not only feel but you see Mark s enthusiasm and love for his subject in this refreshingly simple and clear presentation. This is a wonderful homage to Walt Stanchfield teachings as well as a testament to Mark's own growing development and talent as an artist. It is particularly fun to watch how effortlessly he expresses character and story. Mark demonstrates a real command of his subject and fortunately for us, a willingness to share it." --Karl Gnass (Master Draftsman & Figure Drawing Instructor)

Racine, WI: Whitman, 1955. 4to (11-13”), 36pp, b&w, color wraps. NF (unused, uncolored).

A coloring book featuring the Walter Lantz penguin character. Beautiful cover painting. Interior illustrations by Frank McSavage and Norm McGary.

Traditionally, a maquette is a three-dimensional model that the animators use as reference. At Walt Disney Feature Animation's height, the company produced exclusive limited edition maquettes as gifts for the Disney employees that worked on the film. This maquette of Tarzan standing next to a tree was sculpted by sculptor Kent Melton (who sculpted most of the maquettes for Feature Animation during the 1990s).

Only 2,200 were made and were given to cast and crew members as a wrap party gift. 11 inches tall. The base is 6" x 9". The maquette is a matte grey.

A gold limitation plate on the bottom states: "Tarzan Wrap Party June 1999 Limited Edition 464/2,200." These are justly treasured by their owners and rarely come up for sale.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1950. 1st. 12mo (7-7.5”), 128pp, 122 color illustrations, pictorial boards. VG+ (lower corners lightly bumped & rubbed otherwise very clean & attractive).

Written and illustrated by Bill Peet - his first children's book. Adapting the Disney live-action feature film.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1950. 1st. 12mo (7-7.5”), 128pp, 122 color illustrations, pictorial boards. VG+ (corners lightly rubbed, two small pieces of clear tape to the spine, internally very clean & attractive).

NY: Disney Press, 1996. 2nd. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 48pp, 34 color illustrations, cloth spine. NF/NF (light wear).

A new children's picture book version of the story based on the Disney film which was based on the original book by Roald Dahl. Lane Smith was the conceptual artist for the film and Karey Kirkpatrick wrote the screenplay.

Raffaello Vecchione. DISNEY'S THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE KUZCO LLAMA MAQUETTE. [SN25025] $500

Burbank: Disney, 2000. 1st. VF in NF box (box is slightly stressed at the hinged top, otherwise Fine).

Traditionally, a maquette is a three-dimensional model that the animators use as reference. At Walt Disney Feature Animation's height, the company produced exclusive limited edition maquettes as gifts for the Disney employees that worked on the film. This maquette of Kuzco in his llama form was sculpted by animator and sculptor Raffaello Vechione.

Only 2,400 were made and were given to cast and crew members as a wrap party gift. 11 inches tall. The base is 6" x 9". The maquette is a matte grey.

A gold limitation plate on the bottom states: "Disney's The Emperor's New Groove Kuzco Llama Maquette Cast & Crew Premiere December 2000 Limited Edition 214/2,400" These are justly treasured by their owners and rarely come up for sale.

NY: Bantam, 1996. 1st. Square 4to (11-13”), 224pp, 100s of color illustrations, cloth. Fine/Fine.

NY: Bantam, 1996. 1st. Square 4to (11-13”), 224pp, 100s of color illustrations, cloth. VF/VF.

NY: Golden Press, 1962. 1st. Small 8vo (7.5-8”), 24pp, color, pictorial boards. VG (covers rubbed, corners worn).

NY: Watson-Guptill, 1986. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 160pp, over 250 color and 60 b&w illustrations, cloth. Fine/Fine.

An instructional book on traditional drawn animation techniques by a veteran animator from Richard Williams' British studio.

London: Faber & Faber, 2001. 1st. Square 4to (11-13"), x, 342pp, over 2000 color illustrations, wraps. VF.

"A manual of methods, principles and formulas for classical, computer, games, stop motion and internet animators." Williams is one of the most respected living animators in the world. This is not a book for the casual fan, this is a textbook for animators. It will likely become as necessary as Illusion of Life. This book is incredibly fragile, easily bumped and frayed: it is as scarce to find a copy in Mint condition as it is to find an autographed copy.

Richard Williams. Canemaker, John. THE ANIMATED RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY. [SN25151] $30

NY: Bobbs-Merrill, 1977. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 292pp, 80 color and over 300 b&w illustrations, wraps. VG+ (light shelf wear).

"An Intimate Look at the Art of Animation: Its History, Techniques, and Artists." Animator and animation expert John Canemaker’s first book, this is a comprehensive look at the creation of the independent animated feature Raggedy Ann & Andy. This is also the only book to document any film by famed animation director Richard Williams. Reproduces numerous drawings by Williams and by designer Corny Cole, as well as artwork by Art Babbitt, Gerry Chiniquy, Ward Kimball, Eric Goldberg and others.

A children's picture book featuring the rats from Ratatouille illustrated with color drawings by Pixar artist Nate Wragg. This is Nate's first picture book.

Tatsuo Yoshida. SPEED RACER, MACH GO GO GO: THE COMPLETE ORIGINAL MANGA (2 VOLUME SET). [SN24567] $40

Gardena: Digital Manga, 2008. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 630pp, color and b&w, pictorial boards. VF/VF in a NF slip case (slight shelf wear).

"DMP celebrates Speed Racer’s 40th anniversary with a 2 volume hardcover collector’s set. Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set is the complete, unabridged version and contains episodes available in the United States for the first time. Join Speed Racer, Racer X, Trixie, Spritle and Chim Chim in this face-paced thriller of action and intrigue."