Michael Dudok de Wit: A Life in Animation

This book is the first complete overview of the well-defined and canonic opus of this humble genius. It visually and thematically differs from the rest of contemporary independent animation production. It reveals what still challenges and thrills Dudok de Wit in the art of animation and why he persistently continues to believe in the beauty of hand-drawn animation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating survey delves into the remarkable career of Michael Dudok de Wit, encompassing a comprehensive examination of his entire body of work and providing a glimpse into his private life. The biography of this esteemed European master of 2D animation, hailing from the Netherlands and residing in London, stands as the first comprehensive overview of the distinguished and canonical oeuvre of this humble genius. Visually and thematically, Dudok de Wit's poetic and singular style of animation sets him apart from the rest of contemporary independent animation production. This enlightening book unveils the ongoing challenges and exhilarations that fuel Dudok de Wit's artistic pursuits in animation, as well as his unwavering belief in the timeless beauty of hand-drawn animation.

Key Features:
The complete animation production of Michael Dudok de Wit, meticulously reviewed in a single volume
An all-encompassing approach to this auteur, offering a unique perspective that is unavailable elsewhere in one place (his biography, his distinctive working method, his extracurricular activities)
An ad hoc glossary of animation authored by Michael Dudok de Wit, accompanied by a critical reception of his extensive body of work, featuring contributions from his colleagues and collaborators
Filmography and bibliography

Author:
Andrijana Ružić, a passionate art enthusiast, holds a degree in History and Criticism of Art from the Universita degli Studi in Milan, Italy. It was during her studies that she fell deeply in love with the captivating medium of animation. Under the guidance of Giannalberto Bendazzis, she specialized in the History of Animated Film, further nurturing her passion for this art form. For the past six years, she has dedicated herself to curating the section dedicated to animated films at the International Comics Festival in Belgrade, Serbia. Additionally, she serves as a member of the Selection Board of Animafest Scanner, a symposium for Contemporary Animation Studies at the World Festival of Animated Film, held annually in Zagreb, Croatia. With a keen interest in animation and art, Andrijana contributes her writings to the Belgrade weekly magazine, Vreme, sharing her insights and perspectives with the readers.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138367289