Disney's Hercules

The Art of Gerald Scarfe

Gerald Scarfe, Thomas Schumacher

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Insight Editions
19 March 2025

History of Art & Design Styles; Animated movies & films; Popular culture

Take an unprecedented look at the making of Disney’s beloved 1997 classic Hercules, known for its one-of-a-kind character design with this exclusive volume that features hundreds of pieces directly from legendary cartoonist Gerald Scarfe’s archives, the mastermind behind the design of your favorite characters from the iconic film.

From zero to hero, discover the magic and creativity that went into creating Hercules, Disney’s uniquely animated film. Each chapter gives insight into the artist’s creative process and presents striking outtakes and brainstorms for what could have been—such as alternative designs and fun facts. Featuring in-depth interviews with Gerald Scarfe and a foreword by President & Producer of Disney Theatrical Production Tom Schumacher, Disney's Hercules: The Art of Gerald Scarfe is a must-read for Disney fans and artists alike!

LEGENDARY ARTIST: Gerald Scarfe, an English cartoonist also known for his work on Pink Floyd’s The Wall, offers unprecedented access to his personal archives and takes the reader on a journey through the process of creating Hercules’ classic on-screen characters

STUNNING ARTWORK: Dive into the creative process and watch as the characters transform from initial concepts to the full-color masterpieces onscreen with exclusive access to the concept art

DIVE BEHIND THE SCENES: Explore the magic and inspiration that went into the creation of the film with fun facts and personal anecdotes from the Production Designer himself

LIVE-ACTION FILM: Go the distance and get excited about the release of the live-action film by revisiting the gorgeous original character designs and the making of the animated film

COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Add Disney's Hercules: The Art of Gerald Scarfe to your bookshelf, alongside Art of Eric Guillon and The Art of Missing Link, also available from Insight Editions

By: Gerald Scarfe
Foreword by: Thomas Schumacher
Imprint: Insight Editions
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 324mm, Width: 235mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 2.513kg
ISBN: 9798886635584
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 19 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gerald Anthony Scarfe CBE RDI (born 1 June 1936) is an English cartoonist and illustrator. He has worked as an editorial cartoonist for The Sunday Times and illustrator for The New Yorker. His other work includes graphics for rock group Pink Floyd, particularly on their 1979 album The Wall, its 1982 film adaptation, and tour (1980–81), as well as the music video for ""Welcome to the Machine"".[1][2] Scarfe was the production designer on the Disney animated feature Hercules (1997). Scarfe also provided the opening titles for Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister. Thomas Schumacher, President & Producer of Disney Theatrical Productions, oversees Disney’s worldwide stage productions including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aida, Mary Poppins, TARZAN®, The Little Mermaid, Peter and the Starcatcher, Newsies, Aladdin and Frozen. As President of Walt Disney Feature Animation, he oversaw some 21 animated features.

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Disney's Hercules

The Art of Gerald Scarfe

Gerald Scarfe, Thomas Schumacher

$125

Hardback

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