The Pixar Touch by David A. Price audiobook

The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company

By David A. Price
Read by David Drummond

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9.19 Hours Unabridged
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The Pixar Touch is a lively chronicle of Pixar Animation Studios' history and evolution, and the "fraternity of geeks" who shaped it. With the help of visionary businessman Steve Jobs and animating genius John Lasseter, Pixar has become the gold standard of animated filmmaking, beginning with a short special effects shot made at Lucasfilm in 1982 all the way up through the landmark films Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Wall-E, and others. David A. Price goes behind the scenes of the corporate feuds between Lasseter and his former champion, Jeffrey Katzenberg, as well as between Steve Jobs and Michael Eisner. And finally he explores Pixar's complex relationship with the Walt Disney Company as it transformed itself into the $7.4 billion jewel in the Disney crown. 

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The Pixar Touch is a lively chronicle of Pixar Animation Studios' history and evolution, and the "fraternity of geeks" who shaped it. With the help of visionary businessman Steve Jobs and animating genius John Lasseter, Pixar has become the gold standard of animated filmmaking, beginning with a short special effects shot made at Lucasfilm in 1982 all the way up through the landmark films Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Wall-E, and others. David A. Price goes behind the scenes of the corporate feuds between Lasseter and his former champion, Jeffrey Katzenberg, as well as between Steve Jobs and Michael Eisner. And finally he explores Pixar's complex relationship with the Walt Disney Company as it transformed itself into the $7.4 billion jewel in the Disney crown. 

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Price is a smart reporter and a solid writer. He deftly makes computer arcana palatable, even interesting…This is an inspiring tale.” New York Times
“A heck of a yarn, full of vivid characters, reversals of fortune and stubborn determination: Pixar should make a movie out of it.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A most fascinating and entertaining story of how a struggling little company overcame many odds to become a major Hollywood entity.” Library Journal
Price is a smart reporter and a solid writer. He deftly makes computer arcana palatable, even interesting.... This is an inspiring tale. The New York Times

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Author Bio: David A. Price

Author Bio: David A. Price

David A. Price is the author of The Pixar Touch and Love and Hate in Jamestown, among others. He was raised in Richmond, Virginia, and was educated at the College of William and Mary, where he received his degree in computer science. He graduated from Harvard Law School and Cambridge University. He has written for the Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, Business 2.0, the Washington Post, Forbes and Inc.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD, MP3 CD
Category: Nonfiction/Business & Economics
Runtime: 9.19
Audience: Adult
Language: English