Ken Shue

A Disney Sketchbook – A Journey Through the Artistry of Disney Animation

A Disney Sketchbook by Ken Shue is a captivating visual archive that traces the evolution of Disney animation through the eyes and hands of generations of artists. Imagined as a single sketchbook passed from animator to animator over the decades, this book brings together rare drawings, early concept sketches, and developmental artwork from nearly a century of creativity. Inside, readers will find everything from the earliest designs of iconic characters to unseen iterations that reveal how ideas grow, morph, and strengthen before reaching the screen.

Covering beloved classics from Steamboat Willie to Tangled, the book highlights the artistry, experimentation, and imagination that define the timeless legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios.