William Hanna and Joseph Barbera

by Jeff Lenburg

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The seven-time Oscar-winning team of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created or produced some of film and television's most beloved cartoon characters, including Tom and Jerry, the Flintstones, Yogi Bear, Jonny Quest, the Jetsons, and Scooby-Doo. They also pioneered and revolutionized television animation with a less-expensive style of animation that allowed them to produce the hundreds of memorable cartoon series still shown today around the globe. Through the 1960s and 1970s, Hanna-Barbera was a top producer of television animation, and the team also produced numerous animated features and television movies. The 50-year partnership between William Hanna and Joseph Barbera resulted in the creation of some of the most memorable and popular characters in 20th-century animation and pop culture. Readers will gain an understanding of how this multiple award-winning team worked together to become animation legends.
  • ISBN13 9781604138375
  • Publish Date 30 August 2011
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Facts On File Inc
  • Imprint Checkmark Books
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 167
  • Language English