Taschen: 45th Edition
Coffee Table The Walt Disney Film Archive. Animated Films 1921–1968
A coffee table book that feels like a timeless classic: “The Walt Disney Film Archives 1921–1968” by TASCHEN brings together 512 pages of rare sketches, film stills and behind-the-scenes insights. For those who love design, film history and visual storytelling.
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Somewhere between a sketch and a memory
Before Mickey moved and Bambi took his first steps, there was simply a blank page – and an idea. “The Walt Disney Film Archives. The Animated Movies 1921–1968” by TASCHEN takes you right back to that beginning. This coffee table book is more than a visual collection; it is a carefully curated archive of Disney’s early animation years. Across 512 pages, you’ll discover original drawings, storyboards, film stills and rare archival material that reveal how iconic scenes came to life. The hardcover design, dressed in a striking palette of red, black and gold, feels almost like a stage for these stories. With its compact size of 15.6 x 21.7 cm and a weight of around 1.3 kg, it sits comfortably in your hands while making a confident statement on your table.
When images begin to speak
This illustrated volume is for those who enjoy looking behind the scenes of great storytelling. From the experimental beginnings of the 1920s to timeless classics like “Snow White” and “The Jungle Book”, the archive doesn’t just present finished scenes – it reveals the creative journey behind them. Sketches, colour studies and production notes offer a deeper understanding of animation as an art form. As a coffee table book, it invites slow browsing, quiet discovery and moments of reflection. Each page offers something new: delicate lines, vivid colours and the subtle realisation of how much craft lies within every frame.
A publisher that turns culture into books
For over 40 years, TASCHEN has been known for creating books that merge knowledge with visual appeal. As one of the world’s leading art book publishers, TASCHEN brings together art, design, film and pop culture in a way that feels both accessible and refined. Edited by Daniel Kothenschulte, this edition reflects that philosophy – rich in detail, thoughtfully curated and visually compelling. The 45th Edition makes this work widely accessible while preserving its depth and quality.
A quiet piece that keeps telling stories
Whether placed on a coffee table, styled on a shelf or given as a meaningful gift, this book naturally becomes part of its surroundings while adding its own atmosphere. It pairs beautifully with other books in art, comics or film and quickly becomes something you return to – for a few pages or an entire evening. And that’s exactly what makes it special: it stays. Subtle, inspiring and endlessly revisitable.
Product properties
| Brand: | Taschen |
|---|---|
| Series: | 45th Edition |
| Width: | 15.6 cm |
| Depth: | 21.7 cm |
| Weight: | 1.3 kg |
| Colour: | Black, Gold, Multicoloured, Red |
| Manufacturer's colour: | Black, Gold, Multicoloured, Red |
| Year of publication: | 2020 |
| Product type: | Coffee Table Books |
| Author: | Daniel Kothenschulte |
| Cover: | Hardcover |
| Number of pages: | 512 |
| Language: | German |
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