Absolutely stunning! That’s all I can say about Pierre Lambert’s latest art book. I recently got a copy for my birthday and I couldn’t be happier. This is easily the most beautiful animation book I own. I’ve posted some of the images within, but it really doesn’t reveal the quality of the book, which is in itself a work of art. The paper, the cels, and fold-outs are all of a quality I have never before seen in an art book, and I have A LOT of art books.

This film is very special to me despite it’s short-comings. When I was a kid, I would always get so excited about going to see my grandfather because I knew I was going to see The Jungle Book again. I have no idea how many times I’ve watched this film, but it started the ball rolling for my interest in animation. Sadly I wouldn’t see much of my grandfather in later years due to relocation and family squabbles, but it’s one of the few memories I have of being with him. Oswald Iten has provided a more in-depth and similarly glowing review of this must have book.

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