Comparative Review: 2 New Books on Disney’s 'Song of the South'
Fred Patten compares two new books about Disney’s controversial 1946 feature film.
Column: Fred Patten's Book Reviews
Book Review - 'Dark Shadows: The Visual Companion'
Fred Patten digs into Mark Salisbury’s book detailing the latest Tim Burton – Johnny Depp collaboration.
Book Review - 'Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices'
Fred Patten reviews Ben Ohmart’s fascinating new book about the legendary voice actor.
Book Review: 'The Making of The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!'
Fred Patten looks at Brian Sibley’s book chronicling the making of Aardman’s exquisite Oscar-nominated stop-motion feature.
Book Review - 'The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation: Celebrating Fifty Years of Television Specials'
Charles Solomon’s new book provides an extensive history of the beloved Peanuts franchise’s 46 year history of TV specials and theatrical features.
Book Review - 'Lou Scheimer: Creating the Filmation Generation'
Lou Scheimer’s autobiographical Filmation history is a must read for anyone interested in the formative years of "Saturday Morning Cartoons."
Book Review - 'Prometheus: The Art of the Film'
Mark Salisbury’s new book provides in splendid detail Ridley Scott’s storyboards, film stills, concept art and other visual materials from his sci-fi epic, Prometheus.
Book Review: “I Say, I Say…Son!” A Tribute to Legendary Animators Bob, Chuck, and Tom McKimson
Fred Patten reviews Robert McKimson Jr.’s richly detailed new book about the life and career of his prolific father and uncles.
Book Review: 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Art and Creation of Walt Disney’s Classic Animated Film'
Fred Patten reviews the spectacular companion volume to The Fairest One of All, both commemorating the film’s 75th anniversary.
Book Review: 'The Fairest One of All: The Making of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'
Fred Patten looks at the incredible new book detailing the art and history of Disney’s animated classic.
Book Review: 'The Art of Wreck-It Ralph'
Jennifer Lee and Maggie Malone take an in-depth look at the visual development stages of Disney’s latest animated feature.
Book Review: 'Filmmaking for Change: Make Films That Transform the World'
The Slamdance co-founder’s book guides filmmakers on making and distributing socially relevant low budget films.
Book Review - 'The Storyboard Artist: Guide to Freelancing in Film, TV, and Advertising'
Fred Patten looks at Giuseppe Cristiano’s comprehensive new guide book for storyboarding professionals.
Book Review: 'The Art of Rise of the Guardians'
This book explores the beautiful art behind the new DreamWorks film Rise of the Guardians
Book Review: 'The Art and Making of Hotel Transylvania'
This lush new book is a must have for fans and for anyone looking to dig deep into character design progressions.
Book Review: 'Animation Under the Swastika: A History of Trickfilm in Nazi Germany'
Fred Patten takes an in-depth look at a new book chronicling the history of animation under the Third Reich.
Book Review: 'Postcards & Doodles'
Tim Hodge’s new self published book is a fun collection of hand drawn postcards and decorated envelopes.
Book Review: 'The Art and Making of ParaNorman'
Chronicle's new book goes in-depth to show the considerable differences and complexity of a full stop-motion feature utilizing LAIKA’s unique techniques.
Book Review-Character Mentor: Learn by Example to Use Expressions, Poses, and Staging to Bring Your Characters to Life
Tom Bancroft’s new book shows animators how to bring their characters to life.
Book Review: 'The Art of Brave'
This new book celebrates in wonderful detail the art, rather than the making, of Pixar’s latest feature film.
Book Review: 'The Art of Madagascar 3'
This “making of” book takes an in-depth look at the concept and production art of DreamWorks’ upcoming animated feature, Madagascar 3.
Book Review - 'Anime’s Media Mix: Franchising Toys and Characters in Japan'
Marc Steinberg’s book discusses the importance of character merchandising on the popularity and cultural influence of anime.
Book Review: 'Tashlinesque: The Hollywood Comedies of Frank Tashlin'
Fred Patten reviews the first American book devoted to the work of a master of comedy in both animated shorts and live-action features.
Book Review: 'Kevin Dart’s Looks That Kill' by Elizabeth Ito
Fred Patten reviews Dart's unusual but delightful first in the Yuki 7 Gadget Girls series that combines an original secret-agent novel with a Flash-animation “complete movie trailer” DVD.
Book Review: 'The Art of Pixar'
Fred Patten reviews a must-have book for fans of Pixar's individual films and students of modern animation in general.
