--- product_id: 70749105 title: "They Drew As They Pleased Vol 4: The Hidden Art of Disney's Mid-Century Era (Disney Art Books, Gifts for Disney Lovers) (Disney x Chronicle Books)" price: "295.10 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/70749105-they-drew-as-they-pleased-vol-4-the-hidden-art store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # They Drew As They Pleased Vol 4: The Hidden Art of Disney's Mid-Century Era (Disney Art Books, Gifts for Disney Lovers) (Disney x Chronicle Books) **Price:** 295.10 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** They Drew As They Pleased Vol 4: The Hidden Art of Disney's Mid-Century Era (Disney Art Books, Gifts for Disney Lovers) (Disney x Chronicle Books) - **How much does it cost?** 295.10 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/70749105-they-drew-as-they-pleased-vol-4-the-hidden-art) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description They Drew As They Pleased Vol 4: The Hidden Art of Disney's Mid-Century Era (Disney Art Books, Gifts for Disney Lovers) (Disney x Chronicle Books) [Ghez, Didier, Goldberg, Eric, Goldberg, Susan] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. They Drew As They Pleased Vol 4: The Hidden Art of Disney's Mid-Century Era (Disney Art Books, Gifts for Disney Lovers) (Disney x Chronicle Books) Review: Didier Ghez Does It Again - The Disney Company is unparalleled with it’s meticulous studio records and extensive production artwork spanning nine decades. The problem is getting them to put this material out for Disney connoisseurs and historians to enjoy. Didier Ghez has done us wonders with this series of books devoted to the concept artists who were influential at the studio over the years. This volume is probably the most colorful of all. Mary Blair has been one of the most celebrated of Disney artists. Her designs had warmth and a flair for color. As a fan of her work, any publication with fresh art is always a welcome surprise. And too much Mary Blair is never enough. Lots of never before published designs for Dumbo, The Three Caballeros, Melody Time, Cinderella, and Alice In Wonderland. Ive seen the actual Dodo impression, on page 91, on display at the Disney Family Museum. I’d like to see more concept art on the unproduced Carnival feature. This also answered my curiosity on if she did any designs for Sleeping Beauty (she did!) In volume one, Didier expressed that he would shy away from Mary Blair to focus on artists that haven’t been discussed before. I’m so glad he didn’t. The pieces he selected are beyond amazing. We also have, for the first time, an in depth discussion about her husband’s, Lee Blair’s, career. Lots of fresh art from Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Saludos Amigos. The chapters on John Dunn and Tom Oreb delve into Disneys foray into television and educational projects with very stylized designs. I presume this is the first publication to discuss the career of the controversial Walt Peregoy. From all accounts, past and fairly recent (he died in 2015) he was a very unpleasant person to interact with. But his designs have very beautiful and a striking use of color. We finally have a good representation of Peregoy’s Disney career. This series has struck a great balance of previously unseen art by both well known artists and artists that have never been discussed before. I hope The Disney Company will follow this example and unearth their treasures for Disney fans to see and for artists to be inspired by. I wonder what new treasures have been discovered for Volume 5. Review: Amazing research and incredible art that reflects a fascinating era - This series had already been one of my favorites, but this volume has absolutely made it to the very top of my Disney history library. The little seen artwork is perfectly matched by meticulous research. If you are fascinated with all things mid-century you will love this book. If you are fascinated with animation and/or Disney history you will love this book. I can think of no better way to continue or start a deep dive into the art behind the films that we grew up with and love. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,298,972 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #497 in Animation Graphic Design (Books) #1,289 in Art of Film & Video #6,051 in Art History (Books) | | Book 4 of 6 | They Drew as They Pleased | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (372) | | Dimensions | 9.38 x 1 x 11.38 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1452163855 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1452163857 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 224 pages | | Publication date | August 7, 2018 | | Publisher | Chronicle Books | ## Images ![They Drew As They Pleased Vol 4: The Hidden Art of Disney's Mid-Century Era (Disney Art Books, Gifts for Disney Lovers) (Disney x Chronicle Books) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uG9Y9CdaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Didier Ghez Does It Again *by V***E on August 8, 2018* The Disney Company is unparalleled with it’s meticulous studio records and extensive production artwork spanning nine decades. The problem is getting them to put this material out for Disney connoisseurs and historians to enjoy. Didier Ghez has done us wonders with this series of books devoted to the concept artists who were influential at the studio over the years. This volume is probably the most colorful of all. Mary Blair has been one of the most celebrated of Disney artists. Her designs had warmth and a flair for color. As a fan of her work, any publication with fresh art is always a welcome surprise. And too much Mary Blair is never enough. Lots of never before published designs for Dumbo, The Three Caballeros, Melody Time, Cinderella, and Alice In Wonderland. Ive seen the actual Dodo impression, on page 91, on display at the Disney Family Museum. I’d like to see more concept art on the unproduced Carnival feature. This also answered my curiosity on if she did any designs for Sleeping Beauty (she did!) In volume one, Didier expressed that he would shy away from Mary Blair to focus on artists that haven’t been discussed before. I’m so glad he didn’t. The pieces he selected are beyond amazing. We also have, for the first time, an in depth discussion about her husband’s, Lee Blair’s, career. Lots of fresh art from Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Saludos Amigos. The chapters on John Dunn and Tom Oreb delve into Disneys foray into television and educational projects with very stylized designs. I presume this is the first publication to discuss the career of the controversial Walt Peregoy. From all accounts, past and fairly recent (he died in 2015) he was a very unpleasant person to interact with. But his designs have very beautiful and a striking use of color. We finally have a good representation of Peregoy’s Disney career. This series has struck a great balance of previously unseen art by both well known artists and artists that have never been discussed before. I hope The Disney Company will follow this example and unearth their treasures for Disney fans to see and for artists to be inspired by. I wonder what new treasures have been discovered for Volume 5. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing research and incredible art that reflects a fascinating era *by P***R on November 29, 2018* This series had already been one of my favorites, but this volume has absolutely made it to the very top of my Disney history library. The little seen artwork is perfectly matched by meticulous research. If you are fascinated with all things mid-century you will love this book. If you are fascinated with animation and/or Disney history you will love this book. I can think of no better way to continue or start a deep dive into the art behind the films that we grew up with and love. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best in the series *by G***T on December 7, 2018* This is the best entry so far in the "They Drew As They Pleased" series, which is really saying something because all are fantastic. This volume has the advantage of Mary Blair, of course, but the colorful and stylish pieces by Oreb, Peregoy and Dunn were a revelation and a delight for the senses. I've been curious to know more about Oreb and Peregoy's work for a while, and found those chapters satisfying. Dunn was new to me, and, wow. Ghez also accomplished the difficult task of showing me Mary Blair pieces I hadn't seen before. And the depth of his research, both in unearthing rare pieces and writing artist biographies, is evident and really pays off. Whether you Disney obsessively, enjoy midcentury illustration, or are just curious to see how the animated works begin as sketches and ideas, you cannot go wrong with this book or the series. I recommend all four, but this one is best for its vivid colors and bold designs; second best is probably volume 1. It's worth mentioning that another "midcentury" Disney book also came out recently. This one is the better of the two in terms of research and visuals, though its scope is narrower. I am keeping my fingers crossed for a series on Parks concept art next... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/70749105-they-drew-as-they-pleased-vol-4-the-hidden-art](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/70749105-they-drew-as-they-pleased-vol-4-the-hidden-art) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-30*