The Little Mermaid: The Full Film Script is a book published by Canterbury Classics on April 5, 2022. It contains the complete screenplay of the 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid, written by Ron Clements and John Musker, as well as the lyrics of the songs composed by Alan Menken with lyrics written by Howard Ashman. The book also features hundreds of rare archival images, sketches, notes, and historical details from the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Animation Research Library, providing an in-depth look at the making of the film and its cultural impact.
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The book is part of the Disney Scripted Classics series, which aims to celebrate the legacy of Disney's animated films by presenting their complete scripts along with rich visual and textual materials. The book is intended for fans of The Little Mermaid and Disney animation in general and for students and scholars of film studies, animation history, and media studies. It offers a comprehensive and immersive film experience, as well as insights into its creative process and reception. The book is also a valuable resource for aspiring animators, writers, and filmmakers who want to learn from the masters of the craft.
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The Little Mermaid fans will be fascinated by the full script, complete lyrics, hundreds of rare archival images, sketches, insider notes, and historical details gathered from the Walt Disney Archives. The Little Mermaid has enchanted audiences of all ages since its release in 1989, and now you can dive deep into the full script, complete lyrics, and the film’s history with this stunning volume. Disney fans will be delighted by the hundreds of archival photographs, original sketches, and historical images curated from the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Animation Research Library, along with insider stories from Ron Clements and John Musker, the writers/directors of the film. This special edition provides an in-depth experience of the beloved Disney classic, giving readers a deeper appreciation for the animators, musicians, and voice actors who brought the story of Ariel to audiences around the world.
