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Taschen Is Creating The Ultimate Classic Disney Animation Art Book (Pre-Order)
If you’re going to buy one book on classic Disney animation this year, this is probably the one.
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‘Belladonna of Sadness,’ 1970s Anime Erotica Masterpiece, Gets A U.S. Theatrical Release, Blu-Ray, and Art Book
Forty-three years after its release, one of the weirdest Japanese animated features is receiving its due recognition in the United States.
‘Hamilton’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Learned About the Creative Process From The Best
The creator of “Hamilton” reveals an unlikely source of inspiration.
Brad Bird’s ‘Iron Giant’ Is Getting An Art Book (Preview)
Brad Bird’s animated classic is getting the art-of book treatment, a mere 17 years after its theatrical release.
Stone Bridge to Publish Massive Osamu Tezuka Manga Biography
The 900-plus page manga biography is drawn by one of Tezuka’s former assistants, Toshio Ban.
First Look: ‘The Art of Sanjay’s Super Team’
Pixar’s latest short is getting its very own art-of book.
‘Avatar,’ ‘Korra’ Co-Creator Michael DiMartino to Write ‘Geniuses’ Novel Series
LIke his fellow ‘Avatar’ co-creator, Michael DiMartino is entering the world of publishing.
Why Audiences Loved Pixar’s First Film ‘Toy Story’
A new book explores the original, un-Disney-like goals of Pixar’s first feature effort.
Little Nemo: A 110-Year-Old Character Sparks Renewed Interest
Little Nemo is roused by a new generation of artists in two new books.
Book Review: ‘Toons in Toyland’
Barney Rubble with green toenails, Yogi Bear mass graveyards, fake Charlie Browns: welcome to the weird wide world of cartoon merchandising!
Book Reviews: Disney in the Time of World War II
Two new books examine the role of the Disney studio as a patriotic propaganda factory during World War II.
Your Favorite Cartoon Characters Just Got Fat (Gallery)
The obesity epidemic takes its toll on cartoon characters in a new book and exhibition.
Book Review: ‘Chinese Animation: A History and Filmography’
A new book seeks to remedy the lack of English scholarship on China’s contribution to the medium.
Book Review: ‘Insider Histories of Cartooning’
Historian R.C. Harvey sets out to rescue great cartoonists of old from obscurity.
Book Review: ‘The Anime Encyclopedia’
A new edition of “The Anime Encyclopedia” aims to cover anime more comprehensively than ever before. Does it succeed?
Advice For Animation Artists Who Want to Illustrate Books
Thinking of moving from animation into children’s book illustration? Here’s some valuable advice from a dozen artists who have already made the jump.
Book Review: ‘Anime Fan Communities’ by Sandra Annett
I regret starting this review on a negative note, but it should be said that “Anime Fan Communities” is not the most accurately-titled book. Author Sandra Annett takes international anime fandom as her starting point, but she ends up engaging with a much wider range of topics.
Gift Book Ideas for the Animation Fan
Finding the perfect book for the beloved animation fan in your life can be a big challenge, but these gift-book ideas will inform and inspire anyone who loves animation and drawing.
Preview: Ed Emberley Monograph
Designer Todd Oldham, who has compiled impressive monographs on mid-century illustrators and designers like Charley Harper and Alexander Girard, looks to have made something special again with his book on Ed Emberley.
It’s Official: Animating is One of the Coolest Jobs on the Planet
Looks like we finally have a definitive answer to the age-old question: Is being an animator one of the coolest jobs on the planet?
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