1979 Viking Press 'Snow White' Book

Originally published in 1978 as a limited edition by Circle Fine Art Press (previous post), this Snow White book was republished with additional text in 1979 by Viking Press. Over 400 original drawings, sketches, and paintings from the film are displayed throughout. Mostly b&w images with scattered color stills. Hardcover with dust jacket, 228 pages. Dimensions: 10.75" x 12.375". ISBN: 0670653810. This edition does not include the 22-karat gold leaf highlights, red slipcase or four acetate serigraphs found in the 1978 version.

Embossed dwarfs and designs on front cover.

Title page.

Table of Contents. The story is told in text and images over eight chapters, with additional notes at the end about the illustrations and the making of the film.

A few sample pages.

Illustrations and text copyright Disney/Viking Press. Posted here for historical documentation purposes only.

If there is one complaint sometimes heard about this book, it's that the individual illustrations are not specifically identified with the animators and artists who created them. Other more recent titles on the subject of Snow White artwork have shared more information in this regard. They've also offered greater numbers of color images on higher quality paper. Nonetheless, this one still delivers in its sheer quantity of drawings. It's a book that most Snow White aficionados want in their libraries.

See the Italian and French editions in upcoming posts.