Of Mice and Magic : A History of American Animated Cartoons

English

ISBN: 0452259932

EAN: 9780452259935

Category: Humor / Form / Comic Strips & Cartoons

Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Release Date: 04/22/1995

Age Range: 18-UP

Synopsis: In this revised and updated edition of Of Mice and Magic, Leonard Maltin not only recreates this whole glorious era from the silent days through the Hollywood golden age to Spielbergs An American Tail, he traces the evolution of the art of animation and vividly portrays the key creative talents and their sutdios. This definitive history of American animated cartoons also brings Maltins many fans up to date on the work being done today at the Walt Disney and Warner Bros. studios, and other developments in the world of animation. Drawing on colorful interviews with many of the American cartoon industrys principals, Maltin has come up with a gold mine of anecdotes and film history. Behind the scenes were genius animators and entrepreneurs such as Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Mel Blanc, and a legion of others, In all, Malitn has put together a glorious celebration of a universally loved segment of Americana. Includes the most extensive filmography on cartoons ever compiled, and sources for video rental.

Of Mice and Magic : A History of American Animated Cartoons

Illustrated: Yes

Format: UK-B Format Paperback

Edition: 2

Height: 0.93 inches

Width: 7.46 inches

Length: 9.22 inches

Weight: 30.62 oz

Pages: 496