Design That Speaks

Updated October 24, 2025
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The Disney animation renaissance : behind the glass at the Florida studio
Lescher, Mary E.
Paper Book
Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida opened in Orlando at the dawn of the Disney Renaissance. As a member of the crew, Mary E. Lescher witnessed the small studio's rise and fall during a transformative era in company and movie history. Her in-depth interviews with fellow artists,...
A celebration of animation : the 100 greatest cartoon characters in television history
Gitlin, Marty
Paper Book
Few morose thoughts permeate the brain when Yosemite Sam calls Bugs Bunny a "long-eared galut" or a frustrated Homer Simpson blurts out his famous catch-word, "D'oh " A Celebration of Animation explores the best-of-the-best cartoon characters from the 1920s to the 21st century. Casting a wide net,...
Fundamentals of character design : how to create engaging characters for illustration, animation & visual development
Bishop, Randy
Paper Book
What is it about the characters we see in our favorite books, animated films, and games that make us laugh, cry, and respond to them? How do character designers develop ideas that are unique, memorable, and captivate us as an audience? This book answers these questions and more, taking a...
The printmaking bible : the complete guide to materials and techniques
D'Arcy Hughes, Ann
Paper Book
At over 400 pages and packed with 1000 full-color photos and illustrations, this is truly the category-defining book on the subject of printmaking. Perfect for students and casual and professional artists, with lots of great reference information for print...
Anime a history
Clements, Jonathan, 1971-
Paper Book
This comprehensive history of Japanese animation draws on Japanese primary sources and testimony from industry professionals to explore the production and reception of anime, from its origins in Japanese cartoons of the 1920s and 30s to the international successes of companies such as Studio Ghibli...
Serious business : the art and commerce of animation in America from Betty Boop to Toy story
Kanfer, Stefan.
Paper Book
Charts the evolution of animation with the intention of decoding the social history of cartoons. The author reappraises classic characters, suggests reasons for how animation became a box office success and why it is currently enjoying a renaissance.
Interpreting anime
Bolton, Christopher
Paper Book
For students, fans, and scholars alike, this wide-ranging primer on anime employs a panoply of critical approaches Well-known through hit movies like Spirited Away, Akira, and Ghost in the Shell, anime has a long history spanning a wide range of...
Graphic design the new basics
Lupton, Ellen.
Paper Book
How do designers get ideas? Many spend their time searching for clever combinations of forms, fonts, and colors inside thedesign annuals and monographs of other designers' work. For those looking to challenge the cut-and-paste mentality thereare few resources that are both informative and...
Pen & ink sketching
Caldwell, Peter.
Paper Book
This guide explores styles and subjects of drawing and the range of effects possible with the materials available today. Experiment with the new pens and markers, and decide which media are your favorites. Chapters include drawing sunlight and shadow; composition and layout; perspective;...
Becoming a successful illustrator
Brazell, Derek
Paper Book
Get ready to enter the working world of illustration with this freshly updated second edition of Brazell and Davies's Becoming a Successful Illustrator. This edition features even more 'Spotlight on...' sections, with advice from practicing illustrators as well as the people...
Masters of design : logos & identity : a collective of the world's most inspiring logo designers
Adams, Sean.
Paper Book
Masters of Design: Logos and Identity profiles twenty well known designers, who are recognized for the particular areas of design in which they're profiled in the Masters series. The profiles are not only inspirational, but they provide real-world advice and support designers can use...
Picture this : how pictures work
Bang, Molly.
Paper Book
Everyone knows that a picture tells a thousand words. But what about the elements that make up a picture? Using the tale of Little Red Riding Hood as an example, Molly Bang uses boldly graphic artwork to explain how images--and their individual components--work to tell a story that engages the...
The designer's dictionary of color
Adams, Sean
Paper Book
The Designer's Dictionary of Color by award-winning educator Sean Adams offers an in-depth exploration of 30 essential colors in art and graphic design. ​Designed for graphic designers, interior designers, artists, and anyone who uses color to express...

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