Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons - Softcover

Maltin, Leonard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0452256348 ISBN 13: 9780452256347

Publisher: Plume, 1980

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 Spielberg's An AmericanTail, he traces the evolution of the art of animation and vividly portrays the key creative talents and their studios. This definitive history of American animated cartoons also brings Maltin's 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 industry's 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, Maltin has put together a glorious celebration of a universally loved segment of Americana.

About this title

About the Author

Leonard Maltin is an American film critic and historian. His many books include Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons, Leonard Maltin's 151 Best Movies You've Never See, and Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Review

"Informative and delightful ... wonderful personal observations ... Maltin has presented a history both readable and captivating."
—The Hollywood Reporter

"Lovingly detailed ... wonderfully written ... an excellent book."
—New York Times Book Review

"The most complete history of animation available."
—Los Angeles Times

"Maltin is an impressive archivist and a lively chronicler."
—Publisher's Weekly

Edition details

• Publisher: Plume
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0452256348
• ISBN 13: 9780452256347
• Binding: Paperback