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Didier Ghez is the author and editor of numerous books about Disney Animation Studios and its artists, including the books in the Walt's People series and in the They Drew as They Pleased series. In 2018, Ghez received the prestigious June Foray Award for significant and benevolent impact on the art and industry of animation. He lives in Coral Gables, Florida.

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A must-have for every Disney fan! Celebrate more than 100 years of Disney worlds, artistry, and magic through a collection of the stunning, rare, and never-before-seen paintings and concept art that brought the Studio's epic tales, thrilling adventures, and storybook romances to life.

This gorgeous, giftable coffee-table book, housed in a tactile, high-quality clamshell box, highlights the talented artists who poured their creativity into the imaginary worlds that defined generations and inspired us all to dream big and wish upon a star.

From the Golden Age of the 1930s and '40s through the Disney Renaissance of the 1990s and into the digital age of the 2000s, immerse yourself in the beautifully sketched, painted, and drawn layouts and backgrounds that celebrate Walt Disney Animation Studios through the decades. With images pulled from Disney's Animation Research Library and archives, as well as excerpts from interviews with current and former artists, this aesthetically rich history reveals rare and previously unseen artwork for some of the world's most beloved films.

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STUNNING GIFT: This luxe fine-art coffee-table book is the perfect holiday, birthday, or special occasion present for any Disney lover. Housed in a keepsake box with gold-foil accents, this is a truly special treasure to share and display.

BREATHTAKING ART: Each chapter is filled with beautifully reproduced, rarely and never-before-published illustrations and concept art that delve deeply into the landscapes, backgrounds, layouts, and scenery that create the worlds of your favorite Disney stories. Going beyond the characters and storylines that usually captivate our attention, this exploration of the artists' unique worldbuilding unlocks a new appreciation of each film's craftsmanship.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Written by an award-winning expert on all things Disney, this book provides unique insights through historical and brand-new interviews with artists and filmmakers who discuss how they envisioned the fantastical places in the Disney universe.

FAVORITE DISNEY FILMS: Enjoy a rare glimpse into the making of classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King, and modern masterpieces including Lilo & Stitch, The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Frozen, Zootopia, Moana, and many more.

Perfect for:

• Fans of Walt Disney Animation Studios 
• Animation enthusiasts, film history buffs, and lovers of pop culture
• Animators, animation students, artists, and art lovers
• Readers and collectors of the They Drew as They Pleased and The Art of Disney book series