I knew nothing about the animation basics until I discovered this. I had always loved his work but never knew he had written a book like this until I went in to films. I wish I had discovered it 30 years earlier. Its an invaluable lesson in the basics and the book every animator needs. Treat yourself and take a leap into what you thought you knew about animation and discover the lessons in this book that will apply to any type of animation. These principles will apply to computer, stop-motion, and hand drawn.