Tarzan Chronicles (Welcome Book)

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Summary: As a gift
Review: Bought as a gift for a Disney fan, but being one myself I wish I'd bought a second copy for me. Beautiful artwork and nice history of the making of the film.

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Summary: Incredible Book!!!
Review: I am a student of animation and have enjoyed the art form for a long time. This has led me to collect just about every "Art of" animation book ever published (much to my wife's dismay), but this one is clearly one of the best.

First of all, the visuals are fantastic (as they should be for this type of book). Glen Keane is a master, and any insight into his conceptual art and rough sketches are a real treat! However there is so much more than I have seen jammed into one of these books in quite some time. Sure, other books have storyboards, character development drawings, conceptual art, model sheets, backgrounds, production art, etc., but the quality and quantity of the art in this book is top-notch.

Second, Howard Green does a nice job with the textual additions too. The inclusion of diary / journal entries written during the film's production was also a masterful touch, and really added to the overall "behind the scenes" feeling of the book.

Finally, the production quality of the book itself is impressive. The organization is clean (considering the amount of content involved), the two-page spreads and fold-outs are very nice, and the little things (such as the paper choice for each section introduction) provide an added touch. A fine addition to anyone's library.

Certainly, if you like the movie (or any animated feature), you will cherish this book. I highly recommend it!

Rating:
Summary: Incredible Book!!!
Review: I am a student of animation and have enjoyed the art form for a long time. This has led me to collect just about every "Art of" animation book ever published (much to my wife's dismay), but this one is clearly one of the best.

First of all, the visuals are fantastic (as they should be for this type of book). Glen Keane is a master, and any insight into his conceptual art and rough sketches are a real treat! However there is so much more than I have seen jammed into one of these books in quite some time. Sure, other books have storyboards, character development drawings, conceptual art, model sheets, backgrounds, production art, etc., but the quality and quantity of the art in this book is top-notch.

Second, Howard Green does a nice job with the textual additions too. The inclusion of diary / journal entries written during the film's production was also a masterful touch, and really added to the overall "behind the scenes" feeling of the book.

Finally, the production quality of the book itself is impressive. The organization is clean (considering the amount of content involved), the two-page spreads and fold-outs are very nice, and the little things (such as the paper choice for each section introduction) provide an added touch. A fine addition to anyone's library.

Certainly, if you like the movie (or any animated feature), you will cherish this book. I highly recommend it!

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Summary: Simply amazing.
Review: If you love great animation, and even if you don't, you will love this book. Leading through the entire movie, this will show ou how disney movies are conceptualized and rendered. Simply amazing.

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Summary: Incomparable
Review: Rarely does an "Art of" book capture the true essence of every aspect of an animated film. In this case, Howard Green guides us through the very thought processes of the animators so that we can not only observe the progression of the animation drawings, but we can also feel the development of the characters themselves. What many people don't fully understand is how the animators truley capture the character of the voice talent into the animated drawings. It is Disney's ability to capture these characters that has set Disney animated films apart from the competition for decades and which has created so many timeless classics. The Tarzan Chronicles is one of the first books to ever truly capture this process. It is a joy to follow along. In addition to the value of the content, this is one of the most beautifully crafted animation books ever created. It is sure to entertain and educate anyone who picks it up.

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Summary: It rocks
Review: This is one of the very best books I have seen, and one of those that I am proud to own, a incredible reference, an indepth study of animation and concepts, taking you thru the complete pipeline of one of the best Disney animation movies. I really enjoy the way everything is done, the layout, the pictures, and the pre-production art, which is really inspiring. If you are an artist, this is a must buy.

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Summary: If you're an Animator, Painter, or any kind of Artists..
Review: This was my first purchase from Amazon and I think it's a very good accompaniment to the movie. Alright, it still has tendencies like all the Disney Art books of reading like a big press release, which is kind of insulting to those of us who are serious animation connoisseurs. Even the 'diary extracts' of Keane, Lima and Collins seem kind of fake. Like others, I would have liked to have seen less talk about the music and more about the art. But the sheer abundance of production art and sketches are well worth getting it.

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Summary: visually amazing!
Review: When I recieved this book I couldnt believe how much work was infront of me. Thankyou Disney for a wonderful addition to the "art of" books.

Rating:
Summary: visually amazing!
Review: When I recieved this book I couldnt believe how much work was infront of me. Thankyou Disney for a wonderful addition to the "art of" books.