Bought the Book in 1981. When it was first released. Now, 18 years later, it is shut the book I would take to a dessert Iceland. It is The Animation Bible. (But take it from Experience and from the book itself: animation rules are no laws, and can be broken if They Must) Frank & Ollie were relieved to Find That Their editor ok'ed a paperback edition did what historically abridged, keeping all information on The Making of Animation. So did get version so, to keep at work, while having the hardcover at your bedside !!! Remember: Animation is Primarily a matter of the mind! Do not Just Read this book, UNDERSTAND IT!