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More books featuring Manga & Anime by Hayao Miyazaki and other Japanese animators, including Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke!

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The Anime Encyclopedia A Guide To Japanese Animation Since 1917
Jonathan Clements and Helen McCarthy. Stone Bridge Press, 2001. This long-awaited, richly detailed guide to Japanese animation is required reading for every fan, collector, and moviegoer. Covering more than 80 years of anime history and over 2,000 titles with critical finesse and authority, Clements and McCarthy present the world's most comprehensive guide to the entertainment universe that is rapidly winning new audiences and influencing creative cultures far beyond its native shores. 550 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 7" x 9" (18cm x 23cm)

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The Flintstones A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon

T R Adams. Turner. THE book about the great TV cartoon series. 'Yabba Dabba Doo' has been heard in over eighty languages, the show was an ...more...

Serious Business The Art and Commerce of Animation in America from Betty Boop to Toy Story

Stefan Kanfer. Scribner, 1997. Illustrated throughout with both black and white and colour animation stills and photographs, this book follows the ascent of America's most ...more...

Makin' Toons Inside The Most Popular Animated TV Shows and Movies

Allan Neuwirth. Allworth Press, April 2003. Leading animation producer/creator Allan Neuwirth takes us on an insightful, humorous journey, from drawing board sketch to finished character. There ...more...

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The Art Of Robots
Amid Amidi, preface by William Joyce, foreword by Chris Wedge. Chronicle Books, 2005. A behind the scenes book, which brings you the art of their latest cartoon feature, Robots. It featured the combined talents of Blue Sky Studios, Twentieth Century Fox & Academy Award winning director Chris Wedge. This is a letterbox format hardcover edition, which is loaded with images, storyboards, sketches, backgrounds, diagrams & photos of original mock-ups. A book to treasure. 144 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 11" x 9" (28cm x 23cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 0811845494 Recommended.

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Blue Sky: The Art Of Computer Animation
Peter Weishar. Harry N. Abrams, 2002. A trip to the Blue Sky Studios, founded in 1987, with professor of animation Peter Weishar. Featured in this well illustrated book are two new animation projects Ice Age & Bunny. This soft cover edition includes a double fold out page of illustrations. 88 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 10" x 12" (25cm x 30cm) ISBN: 0810990695

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The World Of The Dark Crystal

Illustrated by Brian Froud, text by J.J. Llewellyn. Pavilion, 2003. To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Jim Henson's film release Dark Crystal, Pavilion books are re-releasing ...more...

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Cartoon Modern Style And Design In Fifties Animation
Amid Amidi. Chronicle Books, 2006. Between the classic films of Walt Disney in the 1940s and the televised cartoon revolution of the 1960s was a critical period in the history of animation. Amid Amidi, of the influential Animation Blast magazine and CartoonBrew blog, charts the evolution of the modern style in animation, which largely discarded the "lifelike" aesthetic for a more graphic and often abstract approach.

Abundantly found in commercials, industrial and educational films, fair and expo infotainment, this quickly popular cartoon modernism shared much with the painting and graphic design movements of the era. Showcasing hundreds of rare and forgotten sketches, model boards, cels, and film stills, Cartoon Modern is a thoroughly researched, eye-popping, and delightful account of a vital decade of animation design.

Amid Amidi is the publisher and editor of the magazine Animation Blast and cofounder of the popular animation blog CartoonBrew.com. In addition to writing, Amidi works in the animation industry. The author of 'The Art of Robots' (0-8118-4549-4), he lives in Los Angeles. 200 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 9" x 11" (23cm x 28cm) ISBN: 0811847314 and ISBN-13: 9780811847315

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A Cast of Friends Bill Hanna
Bill Hanna, Tim Ito, Joe Barbera (foreword). Taylor, 1996. The biography of the popular animator. With b/w and colour illustrations. 230 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour Dust Jacket ISBN: 0878339167
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Hanna-Barbera Cartoons

Michael Mallory. Virgin, 1999. For nearly 60 years William Hanna and Joseph Barbera have been creating characters that are cherished by fans the world over. ...more...

The Flintstones A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon

T R Adams. Turner. THE book about the great TV cartoon series. 'Yabba Dabba Doo' has been heard in over eighty languages, the show was an ...more...

Before The Animation Begins The Art & Lives of Disney Sketch Artists

John Canemaker. Hyperion, 1999. First Edition. FIRST EDITION. Disney animated films begin in the imagination of their inspirational sketch artists, painters. designers and illustrators, who ...more...

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Draw The Looney Tunes: The Warner Brothers Character Design Manual
Frank Espinosa, with Marie Taylor, illustrations by San Wei Chan, introduction by Dan Romanelli. Chronicle Books, 2005. Divided into two major sections, Draw The Looney Tunes, supplies all you need to know for the Basic Elements Of Drawing Cartoon Characters, plus How To Draw Bugs Bunny. These are sub-divided into 14 chapters, supplying such essentials as Getting Started, The Line Of Action, The Skeleton, Composition & Staging, Perspective, The Head Face & Ears, plus Arms Legs, Hands, Feet & Tail. These are lavishly illustrated throughout, with examples to illustrate the various learning points. Also included are eight double & treble fold out pages of full-colour backgrounds. These are also annotated in the margin, to supply further guidance, for the aspiring cartoonist. With a further 5 pages of lift up panels, indicating the rough sketches underneath, this book becomes a complete home reference to drawing modern cartoons, in the Hollywood style. 208 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 11" x 8" (28cm x 20cm) ISBN: 0811850161 and ISBN-13: 9780811850162 Recommended.

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The Flintstones A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon
T R Adams. Turner. THE book about the great TV cartoon series. 'Yabba Dabba Doo' has been heard in over eighty languages, the show was an instant success. Created by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera the Flintstones was at one time showing on TV somewhere in the world every hour of the day. This book covers the complete history of the series from the initial struggle to sell the show to its sudden cancellation. Illustrated are concept sketches, images from the unseen pilot show 'The Flagstones' and a complete comprehensive listing of all 166 shows, including writer, director, actor credits and original recording dates. 192 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 9" x 12" (23cm x 30cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 157036012X
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Walt Disney His Life in Pictures

Diane Disney (intro). Disney Press, 1996. Introduction by Diane Disney Miller. The photographs and excerpted material of this book were drawn from the diverse and ...more...

A Cast of Friends Bill Hanna

Bill Hanna, Tim Ito, Joe Barbera (foreword). Taylor, 1996. The biography of the popular animator. With b/w and colour illustrations. 230 pages. Hard ...more...

I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat Fifty Years of Sylvester and Tweety

Jerry Beck. Henry Holt, 1991. A splendid illustrated biography of Sylvester & Tweety's first 50 years of conflict. From the early creation this book includes ...more...

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G-Force: Animated The Official Battle Of The Planets Guidebook
Jason Hofius, George Khoury. TwoMorrows Publishing, 2002. This is the official companion to the animated Japanese TV series, G-Force from 1972 (originally known as Science Ninja Team Gatchaman). This edition contains a History, Character Guide, Gallery, Music Guide, Episode Guide, Voices & Merchandise. Soft cover edition with numerous illustrations & photographs. 96 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour 9" x 11" (23cm x 28cm) ISBN: 1893905187
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Revelations: The Art Of Max Bertolini

CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL. Illustrated by Max Bertolini. Paper Tiger/ Chrysalis Books, 2005. Featuring more than 120 stunning illustrations, Revelations takes us into a world of ...more...

The Flintstones A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon

T R Adams. Turner. THE book about the great TV cartoon series. 'Yabba Dabba Doo' has been heard in over eighty languages, the show was an ...more...

I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat Fifty Years of Sylvester and Tweety

Jerry Beck. Henry Holt, 1991. A splendid illustrated biography of Sylvester & Tweety's first 50 years of conflict. From the early creation this book includes ...more...

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Hanna-Barbera Cartoons
Michael Mallory. Virgin, 1999. For nearly 60 years William Hanna and Joseph Barbera have been creating characters that are cherished by fans the world over. Now for the first time the story of this incredible successful partnership is told in this lavishly illustrated book. The deluxe format captures the spirit of these cartoons. Celebrating six decades of animated fun with 300 colour illustrations. With special chapters on Johnny Quest, The Flintstones, Scooby Doo, The Jetsons, Yogi Bear and Top Cat, including summaries of every episode. 240 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour Dust Jacket ISBN: 185227896X and ISBN-13: 9781852278960
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The Flintstones A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon

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A Cast of Friends Bill Hanna

Bill Hanna, Tim Ito, Joe Barbera (foreword). Taylor, 1996. The biography of the popular animator. With b/w and colour illustrations. 230 pages. Hard ...more...

I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat Fifty Years of Sylvester and Tweety

Jerry Beck. Henry Holt, 1991. A splendid illustrated biography of Sylvester & Tweety's first 50 years of conflict. From the early creation this book includes ...more...

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I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat Fifty Years of Sylvester and Tweety
Jerry Beck. Henry Holt, 1991. A splendid illustrated biography of Sylvester & Tweety's first 50 years of conflict. From the early creation this book includes more than 300 stop motion scenes from original production art to frame enlargements. Every aspect of the animation is covered with a full filmography and detailed creator listings. 160 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour ISBN: 0805035907
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The Flintstones A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon

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G-Force: Animated The Official Battle Of The Planets Guidebook

Jason Hofius, George Khoury. TwoMorrows Publishing, 2002. This is the official companion to the animated Japanese TV series, G-Force from 1972 (originally known as Science ...more...

Revelations: The Art Of Max Bertolini

CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL. Illustrated by Max Bertolini. Paper Tiger/ Chrysalis Books, 2005. Featuring more than 120 stunning illustrations, Revelations takes us into a world of ...more...

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Makin' Toons Inside The Most Popular Animated TV Shows and Movies
Allan Neuwirth. Allworth Press, April 2003. Leading animation producer/creator Allan Neuwirth takes us on an insightful, humorous journey, from drawing board sketch to finished character. There are more than 40 interviews with industry leading lights, including Shrek director Andrew Adamson and Rugrats producer Gabor Csupo. Also included, are numerous first hand accounts, from such blockbusters as The Simpsons, South Park, Beauty and The Beast, and Dragon Tales. This is a softcover edition with 75 previously unpublished B&W illustrations. 288 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 6" x 9" (15cm x 23cm)

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The Flintstones A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon

T R Adams. Turner. THE book about the great TV cartoon series. 'Yabba Dabba Doo' has been heard in over eighty languages, the show was an ...more...

The Anime Encyclopedia A Guide To Japanese Animation Since 1917

Jonathan Clements and Helen McCarthy. Stone Bridge Press, 2001. This long-awaited, richly detailed guide to Japanese animation is required reading for every fan, collector, ...more...

Serious Business The Art and Commerce of Animation in America from Betty Boop to Toy Story

Stefan Kanfer. Scribner, 1997. Illustrated throughout with both black and white and colour animation stills and photographs, this book follows the ascent of America's most ...more...

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Masters Of Animation
John Grant. Batsford Books, 2001. This is a celebration of the best of animation - past and present - from a leading expert. Some forty in-depth articles on individual animators include those from the U.S., Europe and Japan as well as animators that pioneered the medium to make it the force it is today.

Teeming with animated characters from Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig to Wallace and Gromit and the Japanese Princess Mononoke, it shows that animation is no longer, if it ever was, the preserve of children. Fully illustrated, with some of the best animation ever created, the book is a standalone introduction to this worldwide art form. 208 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 8½" x 11" (21cm x 28cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 0713486287
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How To Draw Manga: Volume 5 Developing Shoujo Manga Techniques

The Society For The Study Of Shoujo Manga Techniques. Graphic-Sha, 2003. Improve your art skills with this definite guide to Manga techniques. It gives a ...more...

Horror of the 20th Century An Illustrated History

Robert Weinberg. Collectors Press, 2000. The award winning author has brought the best of 20th century horror together in this one remarkable volume. The most ...more...

Heroic Dreams

Text by Nigel Suckling. Paper Tiger, 1997. A glorious collection of paintings and writing celebrating the heroic deeds of men and myths both fictional and ...more...

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Serious Business The Art and Commerce of Animation in America from Betty Boop to Toy Story
Stefan Kanfer. Scribner, 1997. Illustrated throughout with both black and white and colour animation stills and photographs, this book follows the ascent of America's most original art form. Take Daffy Duck's voice: If Warner Bros producer Leon Schlesinger hadn't been so tight fisted an employer the animators Chuck Jones and Tex Avery might never have created the thputtering duck to lampoon the bosses speech. Fearing Schlesinger's reaction they all wrote out resignation notes prior to the first screening, only to watch the oblivious Schlesinger leap to his feet and exclaim 'Jeethus Christh, that's a funny voithe! Where'd you get that voithe?'. 256 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour Dust Jacket ISBN: 0684800799 and ISBN-13: 9780684800790
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The Flintstones A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon

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The Anime Encyclopedia A Guide To Japanese Animation Since 1917

Jonathan Clements and Helen McCarthy. Stone Bridge Press, 2001. This long-awaited, richly detailed guide to Japanese animation is required reading for every fan, collector, ...more...

Makin' Toons Inside The Most Popular Animated TV Shows and Movies

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