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Brother Bear (Welcome Book)
by H. C. Wakabayashi
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Disney Editions (2003-11-01)
ISBN: 0786854200
EAN: 9780786854202
UPC: 725961054205
Dewy Decimal #: 791.4372
Hardcover: 128 pages
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
SKU: 070405069
Condition: Collectible: Like Ne
Comments: First Edition, First Printing. Printed in China. Nice clean text, no markings, highlights, creases, tight spine. Just as it says, Like New. Truly a classic at a fantastic price. (ref. b 47)
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Rooted in the lore of Pacific Northwest culture, Brother Bear is a tale of the strong brotherhood between all living creatures. It is also about discovering the power of change in our world, whether it be the change from winter to spring, or from small to large, or the transformation of a boy to a man. This epic story combines humor and emotion with breathtaking images of nature and wildlife from a time long forgotten. Dazzlingly illustrated throughout in color and black and white, Brother Bear-A Transformation Tale, captures the remarkable warmth, dramatic story, and heartfelt humor of this visually stunning movie, as well as the behind-the-scenes brotherhood between the talented artists and ingenious technicians involved.
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Customer Reviews
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WOW
Rating  (5)
Date: 2004-02-27
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Not only was I glad to see Watercolour backgrounds return to this film like seen in Lilo and Stitch, but it was a great to see lots of animals again (as seen in Lion King). The book was brilliant with artwork to drool over. I love these "art of" books, they're wonderful references.
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A Slight to the Fine Artisans at Disney
Rating  (3)
Date: 2003-12-11
7 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
Owning many of Disney's feature film art books my comments are based solely on the format of this recent publication. Shrunken down to less than letter size paper for a broader appeal and obviously reduced pricing, Disney has cheapened what could have been a phenomenal addition to one's collection to yet another disposable. Great art reduced to the size of playing cards and thumbnails serves only to make one want more of the real thing. A bit too verbose for the core audience, the long winded story telling takes over leaving the too few but absolutely beautiful illustrations, inspirational sketches, animation tests & story boards so small that one can only do justice to the work with a magnifying glass.
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GORGEOUS!!!
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-11-01
6 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
WOW!!! What a wonderful book! The artwork is AMAZING!!! If you're really into the art of animation, or are just a big fan of the movie itself, GET THIS BOOK!!! It's one of Disney's best 'art of' books!
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Insightful Look
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-10-22
10 out of 10 customers found this reveiw helpful
Not as fun as Lilo & Stitch's "Art Of" book, but very good, very informative. It's a more serious approach...as the film started out with a more serious story. This is detailed by the creators and writers as they recall the story problems that started plaguing the film, the lives of the team...how the directors were directing for the first time...This book details the creative process very well, not technically, but emotionally, the process of bringing a story from idea to film. Along the way, we're treated to wonderful production art of the Pacific Northwest, mimicking the American painters of the frontier, but softed to a more impressionistic scale, almost... Also included are storyboards, stills from the film. The book is very nicely built and designed. It's divided into 9 chapters: Introduction, Creation, Brotherhood, Mythmakers, Vision, Trial, Transformation, Wisdom, Epilogue... If you collect these books (as I've started to do), are anticipating Brother Bear, or like Disney, this will be a nice addition to your collection. Though less whimsical than Lilo's book (and less whimsical than Lilo & Stitch, as a film), it's an insightful look into the world of cinematic animation...and it whets your appetite for the film itself.
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