Animation Production

Animation is a multibillion-dollar industry. Here’s an insider’s guide to getting into that industry, staying there, and getting ahead. Author David B. Levy has interviewed the top pros in animation, including Steven Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob SquarePants; Al Brodax, producer of Yellow Submarine; Teddy Newton, character designer on The Incredibles; Linda Simensky, senior director of PBS Kids; John R. Dilworth, creator of Courage the Cowardly Dog; and dozens of others to get their insights....

Whether a novice curious about the cartoon production process, a visual arts student who has not yet experienced that big break, or a seasoned professional looking for valuable insight, Animation Development is the go-to guide for creating the perfect pitch.

Most fans see the Castle. Few see the illusion that built it. You’ve watched the movies a hundred times. You’ve walked down Main Street, U.S.A. But do you know what you’re really looking at? The Disney universe is built on secrets. It is a world where buildings are designed to trick your eyes, scents are pumped in to manipulate your emotions, and the animation frames hide inside jokes that artists thought no one would ever catch. Until now. Magic in the Details is the ultimate unofficial handbook for the fan who wants to go deeper. It moves beyond basic trivia and explores the history...

The animations of Japan's Studio Ghibli are among the most respected in the movie industry. Their delightful films rank alongside the most popular non-English language films ever made, with each new eagerly anticipated release a guaranteed box-office hit. Yet this highly profitable studio has remained fiercely independent, producing a stream of imaginative and individual animations. The studio's founders, the late Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, have created timeless masterpieces. Although their films are distinctly Japanese, their themes are universal.