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While I haven't read this book, I did see the "Pixar Story". I REALLY enjoyed it and would definetly buy it on DVD, but it was definitely the "Disney fairy tale story" of Pixar.

Like when George Lucas said he sold it because he didn't have the money to make a full length animated movie (which was like $20 mil). Of course he had like $50 mil to make Star Wars Ep 1!! And I heard the REAL story was he needed the cash for his divorce settlement.

So an unauthorized version would be nice too.

"The Pixar Story" did quite a job in its 88-minute running time -- and I think it glanced at many of the stuggles, even if it wasn't too deeply. Karen Paik's book does a better job digging into that material -- much of it based on the hours and hours of raw interview footage shot by Leslie Iwerks. The two work very well in tandem for those interested in getting a sense of the larger picture.

That said, I'm very much looking forward to reading Price's book and getting an even deeper appreciation of the world's top animation powerhouse and its humble and beleagured beginnings.

My interest grew even more intense when Price said that many of the people no longer working for Pixar Animation Studios actually have a deeper appreciation of the company than those still in the trenches.

It should be a great read (and less expensive that Paik's book), but both books and the documentary film are all pieces to the puzzle and worth consideration by anyone looking to have a better understanding and appreciation of Pixar.

Hi Jim,

Good piece, I just wanted to suggest that you shake things up a bit and use a phrase other than "the Emeryville-based studio". It was used twice in this article alone. Most of your loyal readers know the studio is based in Emeryville by now. If you want to use something other than "Pixar" to describe "Pixar," how about "The computer animation giant" "the birthplace of Toy Story," "The studio that toys built," "Lasseter's Cinematic Playground" or anything other than "the Emeryville-based studio" :)