Book Review - 'Animated Life: A Lifetime of Tips, Tricks, and Stories from a Disney Legend'
Fred Patten explores Disney Legend Floyd Norman’s colorful and informative history of working at the legendary studio.
Fred Patten's Recent Posts
Book Review: 'Moving Innovation: A History of Computer Animation'
Tom Sito’s new book is the definitive take on computer animation history and CG’s rapid rise to creative content technological hegemony.
Book Review: 'The Art of Monsters University'
Fred Patten reviews the comprehensive coffee table book showcasing the beautiful artwork from Pixar’s Monsters University.
Book Review: 'The Art of Epic'
Fred Patten looks at this visual feast of concept art, sketches, storyboards and other digital art from Blue Sky’s latest animated feature.
Book Review: The Art of 'The Croods'
Fred Patten describes why fans of the new DreamWorks feature will love this definitive movie art book.
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.
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.
