Animation was once a relatively simple matter, using fairly primitive means to produce rather short films of subjects that were generally comedic and often quite childish. However, things have changed, and they continue changing at a maddening pace. One new technique after another has made it easier, faster, and above all cheaper to produce the material, which has taken on an increasing variety of forms. The Historical Dictionary of Animation and Cartoons is an introduction to all aspects of animation history and its development as a technology and industry beyond the familiar cartoons from the Disney and Warner Bros. Studios. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, photos, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on animators, directors, studios, techniques, films, and some of the best-known characters.
- ISBN10 6613929190
- ISBN13 9786613929198
- Publish Date 3 August 2009 (first published 1 January 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 9 October 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Not Avail
- Format eBook
- Pages 304
- Language English