Enchanted Drawings. The History Of Animation.

Solomon, Charles & Stark, Ron

ISBN 10: 0394546849 / ISBN 13: 9780394546841

Published by Knopf Pub., New York, 1989

About this Item

Superb very large history of animation with over 400 illus. including 250 in color. Except for a small erasure mark to top edge of the endsheet, this is a fine copy with a fine acetate dj.

Seller Inventory # 006046

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Enchanted Drawings. The History Of Animation.
• Publisher: Knopf Pub., New York
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0394546849
• ISBN 13: 9780394546841
• Binding: Oversiz Illus. Bds. Acetate Dj
• Edition: 1st American Edition.
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Animation

About this title

Synopsis

From the early light and magic shows to the latest in computer graphics, here is the first history of animations. Hundreds of illustrations feature animated characters from Betty Boop to Roger Rabbit. 500 illustrations with 350 in full color.

Reviews

Billed as "the first complete, full-scale history of animation," this book touches on manifold aspects of movie cartoon making. Starting with primitive early attempts at creating the illusion of motion, it covers the lore, personalities, techniques, and output of the Hollywood studios and the independents, plus recent efforts such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit . Computer and experimental animation are briefly addressed. Judging by the sample pages, the finished book will be a showy browser's delight, heavy on illustration and color. The text is clear and factual but drags when names are piled on names. Leonard Maltin's Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons ( LJ 9/1/80) is not as inclusive, as recent, or as lavish, but it compares favorably in many respects. The finished size will be 10 12. Recommended.
- William A. Donovan, Chicago P.L.
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