Film historian Leonard Maltin recreates a whole era of Hollywood cartoons, from Betty Boop to Spielberg's "An American Tail". It also brings the reader up to date on the modern work of Walt Disney and the Warner Bros studio, plus new developments in animation. The book includes a filmography of cartoons and sources for video rental.
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"Informative and delightful wonderful personal observations Maltin has presented a history both readable and captivating."
The Hollywood Reporter
"Lovingly detailed wonderfully written an excellent book."
New York Times Book Review
"The most complete history of animation available."
Los Angeles Times
"Maltin is an impressive archivist and a lively chronicler."
Publisher's Weekly
"Lovingly detailed ... wonderfully written ... an excellent book."
--New York Times Book Review
"The most complete history of animation available."
--Los Angeles Times
"Maltin is an impressive archivist and a lively chronicler."
--Publisher's Weekly
-Lovingly detailed ... wonderfully written ... an excellent book.-
--New York Times Book Review
-The most complete history of animation available.-
--Los Angeles Times
-Maltin is an impressive archivist and a lively chronicler.-
--Publisher's Weekly
Leonard Maltin is an American film critic and historian. His many books include Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons, Leonard Maltin's 151 Best Movies You've Never See, and Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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