Maurice Noble (May 1, 1911–May 18, 2001) was an American animation background artist and layout designer whose contributions to the industry spanned more than 60 years. He was a long-time associate of animation director Chuck Jones, most notably at Warner Bros. in the 1950s.
In the book, Stepping into the Picture: Cartoon Designer Maurice Noble, reveals the extraordinary personal journey of one of the pioneers of the "Golden Age of Animation." In a career spanning seven decades, Noble developed a unique, creative philosophy that enabled him to play an integral role in many of the best-loved animated films ever made, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, What's Opera, Doc?, Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and many others.
Below are some of his best work available today on DVD: