Publisher's Synopsis
From its inception as an African homage to Bambi to its ultimate recognition as the animated blockbuster' of all time, The Lion King - soon to be released in IMAX and large-screen formats worldwide - has captured the hearts of the entire world. Here the story is retold along with artwork spanning a variety of artistic media, from early development material to background paintings, layout drawings, story sketches and final frames, offering a select view of The Lion King's total artistic spectrum as well as a special and timeless companion piece to the movie experience.'