He may not look his age, but 1998 marks the seventieth birthday of the world''s most beloved mouse. This glorious celebration -- complete with exceptional quality paper, gold foil stamping, laminated art, stunning color photographs, and French folds -- traces the development of Mickey Mouse during the twentieth century. From early sketches to computer-generated images, this book allows us to discover the imagination, talent, and interpretation of various artists who worked with Walt Disney.
This magical volume features transcripts of the making of Mickey's shorts; interviews with illustrators, designers, marketing executives, and animators; and, of course, hundreds of images of the most famous mouse in the world -- some familiar, many rare, and several never before seen. Mickey Mouse is an exquisite fine-art book and a loving tribute to Walt Disney's most famous creation. |