I red almost all of them, which made me view animation in a more professional, but fun way. They are also spread around different areas that is useful for understanding animations principles.
- The Illusion of Life, by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0786860707
This is basically the bible of animation. It talks about how animation history was/is made at Disney, with all the principles and techniques that are used today from tradicional animation to 3D animation. A must buy...
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- The Animation Survival Kit, by Richard Williams
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0571238343
Another must buy book. It explains all the principles, do's and dont's with very good illustrated examples.
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- Timing for Animation, by Harold Whitaker and John Halas
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0240521609
The book covers the principles of time and weight in animation. It is very well written and again with very good examples.
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- Ideas for the Animation Short, by Karen Sullivan, Kate Alexander and Gary Schumer
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0240808606
For those you want to start working on their one short animation movies. It explains what it's necessary for creating a great story. Covers planning, organization and even important filming techniques with good industry examples. A must buy for starting making short animations.
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- The Human Figure in Motion
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0486202046
- Animals in Motion
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0486202038
All by Eadweard Muybridge
This are essencially books where Muybridge documented the motion of humans and animals frame-by-frame. Very good for reference.
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I'll post more later. Hope is useful... :)
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