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Book Review: The Art of The Princess and the Frog

December 8, 2009 by Parka

The Art of The Princess and the Frog

Looking through the art in this book, one would not have guessed that Disney actually decided to phase out traditional animation in 2004. The Princess and the Frog essentially marks a comeback, a representation of what Disney used to be. That's good news for all fans of traditional animation.

The Art of The Princess and the Frog is filled character designs, background art and storyboards. The art is unmistakeably Disney-style — the caricature style of characters, stylized set designs and lush colours. The story is set in New Orleans and there are plenty of background paintings in different moods. The characters are lively and backgrounds beautiful.

The team of contributing artists is impressive. There are new artists as well as familiar names. It's impossible to name all but those whose name keep appearing are Rik Maki, Armand Baltazar, Bill Schwab, James Aaron Finch (production designer), Ian Gooding (art director), Sue Nichols, Mark Henn, Chris Appelhans, Kevin Gollaher and many more.

The artists and staff contribute numerous interesting quotes. They talk about the creative process, characters, the set and a bit on the story. There are stuff like what they did or where they went for research, inspiration and influence from older classic animated films. All interesting and insightful to read.

This book a refreshing and welcome look back at traditional art, after being exposed to so much digital animation. Old school still has its distinct charm.

The Art of The Princess and the Frog

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Comments

Hello Parka, Great job doing

crazytoons (not verified)
December 9, 2009,
38 weeks 1 day ago
Comment id: 1005

Hello Parka,

Great job doing your review!! If you are interested in some other books on 2d animation just let me know! Keep up the good work!

-Crazytoons

I just received my copy in

grumperpants (not verified)
December 17, 2009,
37 weeks 14 hours ago
Comment id: 1073

I just received my copy in the mail today.

The images are so beautiful in person---thank you for reviewing this. The book is nice and hefty----definitely a great addition to any collection.

just bought this yesterday on

JordanbAnimator (not verified)
January 17, 2010,
32 weeks 4 days ago
Comment id: 1272

just bought this yesterday on amazon, havent seen teh film yet but i know its going to be fantastic.

this is actually one of the

ian (not verified)
January 28, 2010,
31 weeks 14 hours ago
Comment id: 1318

this is actually one of the better "art of" books Ive seen in a really long time. Definitely get it!

Ordered this off Amazon, I

Leirin (not verified)
January 29, 2010,
30 weeks 6 days ago
Comment id: 1322

Ordered this off Amazon, I was confinced I should get it after reading your review -- thanks so much for these!!

Thanks for the support on the

Parka
January 29, 2010,
30 weeks 6 days ago
Comment id: 1323

Thanks for the support on the purchases!

Seems like it's another

Dimi (not verified)
April 6, 2010,
21 weeks 2 days ago
Comment id: 1778

Seems like it's another Chronicle Books publication that is already sold out :(

Let's hope for a reprint...

@Dimi I'm amazed that this

Parka
April 7, 2010,
21 weeks 2 days ago
Comment id: 1781

@Dimi
I'm amazed that this one sold out as compared to other Pixar art books. Surprising.

Just a heads up: Amazon has

Diggeh (not verified)
May 3, 2010,
17 weeks 3 days ago
Comment id: 2045

Just a heads up: Amazon has this book back in stock. Hooray! :)

Looks like they have a new

Parka
May 3, 2010,
17 weeks 3 days ago
Comment id: 2046

Looks like they have a new cover as well. The golden one's better looking.

I believe that that cover is

Diggeh (not verified)
May 3, 2010,
17 weeks 3 days ago
Comment id: 2048

I believe that that cover is a mock-up. Amazon has been using that picture ever since the book came out. I think the book has just been restocked. :)

I LOOOOOOOOOVE THIS MOVIE.

TIANA (not verified)
August 17, 2010,
2 weeks 2 days ago
Comment id: 2647

I LOOOOOOOOOVE THIS MOVIE. WATCH IT

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