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Some Animation Books for Animators
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The Animator's Survival KitThe Animator's Survival Kit by Richard Williams
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $11.98
Richard Williams condenses his legendary workshops into a single book. A must-have.
The Illusion of Life: Disney AnimationThe Illusion of Life: Disney Animation by Ollie Johnston
Buy new: $40.50 / Used from: $37.47
A classic volume that dissects the "Disney Style" of character animation.
Hollywood Cartoons: American Animation in Its Golden AgeHollywood Cartoons: American Animation in Its Golden Age by Michael Barrier
Buy new: $25.64 / Used from: $11.99
A very geeky (and rewarding) read for any animation enthusiast.
Cartoon Animation (The Collector's Series)Cartoon Animation (The Collector's Series) by Preston Blair
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $9.95
A great book with tons of examples to work from.
The Animation Book: A Complete Guide to Animated Filmmaking--From Flip-Books to Sound Cartoons to 3- D AnimationThe Animation Book: A Complete Guide to Animated Filmmaking--From Flip-Books to Sound Cartoons to 3- D Animation by Kit Laybourne
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $8.23
Insanely comprehensive. You'll get years of use from this book.
Acting for Animators, Revised Edition: A Complete Guide to Performance AnimationActing for Animators, Revised Edition: A Complete Guide to Performance Animation by Ed Hooks
Buy new: $19.75 / Used from: $13.29
Slim, but full of insight.
Groundwork of EvangelionGroundwork of Evangelion by Hideaki Anno
Buy used from: $47.78
Packed with production drawings. A great reference for anime-style work.
The Animator's Workbook: Step-By-Step Techniques of Drawn AnimationThe Animator's Workbook: Step-By-Step Techniques of Drawn Animation by Tony White
Buy used from: $5.00
Another good reference to keep on hand.
Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and ThriveYour Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive by David Levy
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $7.98
A unique and useful book that details how to find (and keep) a job in animation.