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An in-depth history of animation from 1898-1928 that includes accounts of mechanical ingenuity, marketing and art. The text explains techniques of sketching and camera work, and discusses the styles of such animators as Winsor McCay and Ladislas Starevitch, placing work in its social and economic context.
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""Before Mickey"'s scholarship is quite lively and its descriptions evocative and often funny. The history of animation coexisted with that of live-action film but has never been given as much attention. Crafton has compellingly filled in the gaps... "-- Tim Hunter , "The New York Times Book Review"
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Before we met Mickey Mouse in 1928, Felix the Cat prowled the screen. This witty and fascinating study reminds us that there was animation before Disney. Crafton is equally adept at explaining techniques of sketching and camera work, evoking characteristic styles.
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- PublisherMIT Press
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 0262030837
- ISBN 13 9780262030830
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages352
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