The Art of The Lion King

"The Lion King" is, as clichéd as it may sound, my all-time favorite film in the Disney animated canon, so I'm glad I got its art book in early preparation for its 30th anniversary in 2024. The execution of this book is unique in that, instead of having the text detail the film's development from start to finish, it summarizes the plot of "The Lion King" itself as various story sketches, concept illustrations, background paintings,... Read Full Review

"The Lion King," Disney's 32nd animated film proved to be a smashing success, appealing to young, old, and those in between. As it filled movie houses, Disney mania swept the country again. The breathtaking visual effects that fascinated so many are brought to stunning life in "The Art of the Lion King" by Christopher Finch. This lavish folio-size volume traces the creative process utilized in making the film, from black... Read Full Review

This book is one of the most exquisite things to come out of The Lion King. The graphics are beautiful. Most of the pictures are ones that are used for the storyboard and layout scenes. I reccommend it to anyone who loves The Lion King, or just Disney in general. Order with confidence - the book is worth much more than its price tag. It is also much more convient than the larger, more expensive version which I believe is... Read Full Review

This book is great if you like to see all the art work that was created during the development of the movie as well as the finished scenes. They show you a lot of the concept art that was used so that you get a sense of how ideas developed and gives you a glimpse behind the scenes. The book is mostly pictures with less explanatory text than you usually see in similar books. So it's mostly a book to look at as opposed... Read Full Review