Michael Dudok de Wit

This unique survey of the career of Michael Dudok de Wit discusses all of his works and offers a glimpse into his private life.The biography of this European master of 2D animation, born in the Netherlands and based in London, is the first complete overview of the well-defined and canonic opus of this humble genius.Visually and thematically, Dudok de Wit’s poetic and singular style of animation differs from the rest of contemporary independent animation production.This book 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. Key Features The complete animation production of Michael Dudok de Wit, never-before reviewed in one volume An all-embracing approach regarding this auteur, unavailable elsewhere in one place (his biography, his peculiar method of work, his extracurricular activities) An ad hoc glossary of animation written by Michael Dudok de Wit and a critical reception