The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company
by David A. Price
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Author: David A. PriceEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-13
ISBN: 0307265757
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Knopf
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Book Review: A history of an interesting company but not an interesting history
Summary: 4 Stars
The text is well-written and the subject is interesting. But for some reason this book left me a bit cold. I think it's because there isn't really any controversy or bad feelings reflected in it, which suggests that the development of Pixar might have had roadblocks and speedbumps but nothing that really caused lasting problems. That's great for the Pixar folks if true, and nothing says things can't be Brady-Bunch simple sometimes. But knowing entertainment types, it seems like there must be more that we're not seeing in these pages.
That said, it's a great review of the history of the company. If you're interested in Pixar films or in animation, this is a really good place to start learning. You'll discover about how to get a movie made and how to work guerilla-style inside your own company. There's a lot of back-story for the movies and some interesting insights. I just don't feel it's 5-star. Can't put my finger on why.
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