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Eric Goldberg. ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN, KID: SKETCHBOOK CARTOONS BY ERIC GOLDBERG. [SN26366X] $15

Torrance: Stuart Ng Books, 2009. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 48pp, b&w, wraps. VF. Signed by the artist.

A collection of cartoons and gags culled from 30 years' worth of sketchbooks. Eric Goldberg is a respected animator and director (and author, Character Animation Crash Course) with the soul of a vaudeville entertainer.
From the introduction: "Unlike many other sketchbooks, mine tend to be primarily one-panel gag cartoons. I started keeping sketchbooks (at the encouragement of my instructors) when I went to college at Pratt Institute in the 70’s, and continued through the 80’s during my time in London, and into the early 90’s. Given that, you will indeed see outdated hairstyles, laughably archaic clothing, and even the occasional pair of flared trousers. My goal in doing these doodles was not only to better my drawing ability, but also to hone my sense of humor."
Goldberg was lead animator on the Genie in Aladdin (1992), co-directed Pocahontas (1995), directed the Rhapsody in Blue sequence for Fantasia 2000, and was most recently a supervising animator for The Princess and the Frog.

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Eric Goldberg. CHARACTER ANIMATION CRASH COURSE!. [SN24199X] $35

Los Angeles: Silman-James Press, 2008. 1st. Small 4to (9-11"), 240pp, 240 color illustrations, wraps. VF. Signed by the artist.

"Character Animation Crash Course! is a veritable Genie’s lamp stuffed with everything the aspiring animator could wish for! Renowned animator Eric Goldberg’s detailed text and drawings illuminate how to conceive characters “from the inside out” to create strong personalities. Classic animation techniques are analyzed and brought to life through this unique book and its accompanying CD that offers readers animated movie examples that show, in real time or frame-by-frame, the author’s principles at work. Add to this Goldberg’s discussions of classic cartoons and his witty, informative observations based on the wealth of knowledge he’s gained during his 30-plus years in professional animation, and you have a tour-de-force guide to character animation with the classic touch."

With a foreword by Brad Bird – Writer/Director of Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and The Iron Giant.

“As Disney Animation great Ollie Johnston always told me, “It’s not the tools that create great character animation, it’s what you do with those tools.” Eric’s book is a terrific how-to that clearly explains the tools and the techniques for great animation in any medium. People always ask me, “How do I get started in animation?” Now I know the answer…read the Character Animation Crash Course book by Eric Goldberg!”

John Lasseter – Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios

“This exhaustive “animation crash course” comes from one of the best and most original of animators working today, Eric Goldberg. It is a must-have for anybody who is serious about character animation.”

Andreas Deja – Supervising Animator, Walt Disney Animation Studios

“Whether you’re animating on paper or in CG, this book overflows with sharp observations, practical tips, and beautifully drawn and animated examples by Eric Goldberg, the man who brought Aladdin’s Genie to irrepressible comic life!! You can’t help but improve!!”

John Musker – Director, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules

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Eric & Susan Goldberg. GENIE'S ABC. [SN6344] $50

NY: Disney, 1994. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 32pp, color, pictorial boards. VF/NF (small scrape to dust-jacket spine). Signed by Eric & Susan Goldberg on the FFEP. A children's ABC picture book featuring the Genie from Aladdin and written & illustrated by the animator of the Genie, Eric Goldberg, and his wife Susan.

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Eric & Susan Goldberg. GENIE'S ABC. [SN6345] $20

NY: Disney, 1994. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 32pp, color, pictorial boards. VF/NF (small scrape to dust-jacket spine).

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Eric & Susan Goldberg. POCAHONTAS: A BOOK OF OPPOSITES. [SN4935] $20

NY: Disney, 1995. 1st. Small square 4to (9-11"), 24pp, color, pictorial boards. VF/VF. A children's picture book written & illustrated by the co-director of Pocahontas, Eric Goldberg, and his wife, Susan.