Thomas, Frank, & Johnson/ Disney Animation: The Illusion Of Life

Considered by many animators (from students of classical cell animation to modern computer animation) to be the ultimate reference and canon for truly capturing movement and the essence of our world in motion within a 2D realm.

The Illusion Of Life also gives a historical account on the industry of animation from its early inception into mainstream culture and the role Disney Studios had in setting the standard for high quality animated motion pictures.