Tale as Old as Time: The Art and Making of Disney Beauty and the Beast (Updated Edition)


Book Description

The Beauty and the Beast legend has a universal appeal; the tale exists in numerous versions throughout the world. After all of its ups and downs, Disney's Beauty and the Beast was released in 1991 to rave reviews and record-breaking business. The film was widely hailed as a technical and aesthetic breakthrough. It was the first of only three animated features ever to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture. Its success has since spun into a smash Broadway musical adaptation, intricately detailed environments at Walt Disney World, and soon a live-action movie musical directed by Bill Condon. This authoritative book features interviews with artists, producers, directors, writers, actors, and more from the various beloved installments-making it a treasure trove of delights for fans of the tale as old as time.




Disney's Beauty and the Beast


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Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.




Beauty and the Beast


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When Belle's father is captured, she takes his place as the fearsome Beast's prisoner. But life in the enchanted castle isn't as terrible as Belle imagines. She makes friends and sees a kinder side of the Beast. In order to break the spell, the Beast must learn to love another and be loved in return. But can this be done before the last rose petal falls? This storybook includes beautiful full-color art in the style of the beloved film, Beauty and the Beast.




Beauty and the Beast


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This is the first published version of Beauty and the Beast, written by the French author Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in the mid-18th century and translated by James Robinson Planch . It is a novel-length story intended for adult readers, addressing the issues of the marriage system of the day in which women had no right to choose their husband or to refuse to marry. There is also a wealth of rich back story as to how the Prince became cursed and revelations about Beauty's parentage, which fail to appear in subsequent versions of the now classic fairy tale.




Disney Beauty and the Beast (Tiny Book)


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Relive the magic of Disney’s 1991 animated classic Beauty and the Beast with this collectible tiny book featuring story art from the beloved film. One of Disney’s most celebrated animated films, Beauty and the Beast has charmed audiences for generations with its heartwarming story, endearing characters, and unforgettable soundtrack. Now fans can keep the classic tale close to their hearts with this tiny storybook retelling of the iconic film, illustrated with art and imagery pulled straight from the screen. Part of an exciting new series of miniature storybooks based on popular Disney films, this tiny storybook is a unique collector’s item adult Disney fans will treasure for years to come.




I Am the Beast (Disney Beauty and the Beast)


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A new Little Golden Book all about the Beast from Disney's Beauty and the Beast! Don't judge a Beast by his gruff exterior! This new Little Golden Book is all about the furry star of the beloved Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, and Chip are all featured in this beautifully-illustrated Little Golden Book. With a unique art style, this book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, plus Beauty and the Beast fans—and collectors—of all ages!




Beauty and the Beast (Disney Beauty and the Beast)


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Come be our guest in the Beast’s castle where teapots talk, spoons dance, and beautiful Belle discovers that things are never quite as they seem. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is retold in the classic Little Golden Book format.




Disney's Beauty and the Beast


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Belle leads a simple life in a small village where all she wants to do is read and dream. But when she discovers that her father has been taken captive, she agrees to save him and becomes the prisoner herself! Full color.




Disney Beauty and the Beast


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Be our guest and join the beloved, independent Belle and the Beast with the soul of a prince as they cast an enchanting spell like never before. Disney's beloved modern classic, the first animated feature film in the history of the Oscars nominated for Best Picture (1991), comes to life in this 48 page adaptation. The characters who fill your heart and the magical adventure about finding beauty within all come to spectacular life.




I Am Belle (Disney Beauty and the Beast)


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A new Little Golden Book all about Belle from Disney's Beauty and the Beast! This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special and unique about Disney Princess Belle, the star of the beloved Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. The Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Belle's father, Maurice, her horse, Phillipe, and even the village brute, Gaston are all featured in this beautifully-illustrated Little Golden Book. With a unique art style, this book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, plus Beauty and the Beast fans—and collectors—of all ages!