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 1911 2001 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 whats . Stepping into the picture book read reviews from worlds largest community for readers stepping into the picture cartoon designer maurice noble reveal. I had eagerly awaited stepping into the picture cartoon designer maurice noble because it brought back fond memories of my friendship with this versatile remarkable man i was not disappointed i remember maurice as a pleasant down to earth man humble and immaculate who surprised us as a gourmet cook and an accomplished piano and organ player during the early 50s when maurice was a . Stepping into the picture cartoon designer maurice noble reveals the extraordinary personal journey of one of the pioneers of the golden age of animation. Maurice noble 1911 2001 pioneered the methods that made stepping into the picture not just a visual goal but a high water mark of sophistication in the golden age of animation stepping into the picture cartoon designer maurice noble university press of mississippi is the first book to provide an in depth examination of the extraordinary personal journey of one of the pioneers of animation