They Drew as They Pleased - Vol. 2

About They Drew as They Pleased (Vol. 2)

The 1940s ushered in an era of musical experimentation and innovation at the Walt Disney Studios. Artists from all over the world flocked to California to be part of the magic. Their groundbreaking styles influenced such classics as Dumbo and Bambi, and shaped the masterpieces that followed — Alice in Wonderland or Peter Pan.

For this volume, author Didier Ghez has unearthed hundreds of enchanting images — from early sketches to polished concepts for iconic features — by five exceptional artists who shaped the style of the studio's animation during this period of unbridled creativity.

With evocative descriptions and excerpts from the artists' journals and autobiographies, this magnificent collection offers a rare look at the visionaries who breathed life into some of the most beloved films of our time!

About the collection

They Drew as They Pleased is a revealing and fascinating series of books about Disney's largely unexamined concept artists, with six volumes spanning the decades between the 1930s and 1990s:

• Vol. 1 – The Hidden Art of Disney's Golden Age
• Vol. 2 – The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years (the 1940s - Part One)
• Vol. 3 – The Hidden Art of Disney's Late Golden Age (the 1940s - Part Two)
• Vol. 4 – The Hidden Art of Disney's Mid-Century Era
• Vol  5 – The Hidden Art of Disney’s Early Renaissance
• Vol. 6 – The Hidden Art of Disney's New Golden Age (the 1990s to 2020)

Technical details

• Text in English
• 208 pages
• 22.9 x 27.7 cm
• Hardcover

Practical information

• Carefully packed in reinforced box
• Shipped within 72 hours
• More information on the publisher's website