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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- Tim Hunter, "The New York Times Book Review" " "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" & quot; 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... & quot; - Tim Hunter, The New York Times Book Review " ""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"
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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