Who's Who in Animated Cartoons: An International Guide to Film and Television's Award-Winning and Legendary Animators

by Jeff Lenburg

Overview

(Applause Books). Here is the long overdue first biographical reference and first book of its kind to chronicle the amazing careers of nearly 300 of animation's most honored and recognized animator-directors and animator-producers from around the world. Publication coincides with the 100th anniversary celebration of the very first American animated cartoon, Humorous Phases of Funny Faces , released on April 16, 1906. From Max Fleischer ( Betty Boop, Popeye ) to Brad Bird ( The Simpsons, The Incredibles ), Ralph Bakshi ( Fritz the Cat ) to Hayao Miyazaki ( Spirited Away ), they are all here. With more than 70 never-before published photos and illustrations, including a full-color section of animation art, culled from private collections and many animators' personal collections, this book is an invaluable guide to the people who have shaped cinematic and television animation for decades to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781557836717
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/01/2006
Series:	Applause Books
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

JEFF LENBURG is the foremost authority on animated cartoons. He is the author of five books on the subject, including two editions of the definitive “cartoon Bible ” The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons (0816038325'), 'The Great Cartoon Directors, and two editions of The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoon Series, which was nominated for the American Library Association's “Best Non-Fiction” award. He lives near Phoenix, Arizona.