AWN brings Oscar-winning animator Gene Deitch's brand new book "HowTo Succeed In Animation (Don't Let A Little Thing Like Failure StopYou!)" to the Web....
AWN brings Oscar-winning animator Gene Deitch's brand new book "HowTo Succeed In Animation (Don't Let A Little Thing Like Failure StopYou!)" to the Web. Gene Deitch's long awaited book is a must read foranimation newcomers and veterans alike. The book presents Gene'shighly idiosyncratic and obstinate views as to what animation is allabout. Much of the information has never before been published, withmany never before seen illustrations. Part how-to manual, parthistory lesson, "How To Succeed In Animation (Don't Let A LittleThing Like Failure Stop You!)" gives practical guidance on allaspects of the animation process, with real-life examples culled fromthe countless unique experiences of Gene's legendary career. The newbook Website will be available free of charge to all readers. Readerswill be invited to comment, argue and contribute as they read.Interesting contributions will be incorporated into the book andcredited, creating an evolving dialogue. The site will initiallylaunch with access to the Introduction and first nine chapters. Theremaining twenty-two chapters will be serialized over the next fourmonths, with a new chapter published every week. In addition, aprintable, Adobe Acrobat formatted version of the entire book will beavailable for purchase. The Website launch will be announced duringan AWN press conference at the upcoming Annecy festival Friday, June8, 2001 at 4:30 pm. Stay tuned for more information!
