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Summary: A classic animator looks back on his career at Disney
Review: Jack Kinney, like many great Disney animators, did the real work while old Walt got his name on the screen. He could have used this book as a tell-all slam against Disney, but decided to instead to draw a loving picture of his work for the Mouse. And "draw" in the right word--Kinney realized that he was no writer, so the book is packed full of his rough, humorous sketches of his fellow animators from the 30's to the 50's.The latter half of the book is the saddest, with Kinney on his own trying to make cartoons during the Dark Ages of animation (the 1960's). Still, his love for the art kept him going. If you want a small experience of the golden age of animation, without all the technical details, then this book is for you.
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Summary: Inside View of Life at Disney Studios
Review: While joining the studio in 1931, Kinney served as storyman, animator, and director on scores of projects, including eleven animated features. Rarely has a studio insider given the public a first-hand glimpse into the humor (and at times, exasperation; even with the boss!) found in the working relationships that existed over the years. Kinney fills his book with dozens of stories, many of which still produce a chuckle even half a century later. In the final pages, students of animation history will find particular interest in the dozens of brief biographical sketches of the other Disney artists and studio personnel who worked along side of Kinney during his 27 years at the Walt Disney Studios.
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