The Magic Behind the Voices A Who's Who of Cartoon Voice Actors

Lawson, Tim & Alisa Persons

ISBN 10: 1578066964 / ISBN 13: 9781578066964

Published by University Press of Mississippi, 2004

About this Item

4th printing hardcover inscribed to verso of half title page by both authors to Janet Waldo, voice actress who played Judy Jetson and others. Laid in is a typed thank you letter from Lawson. Tight and square in lightly shelfworn DJ in mylar. ; 9.1 X 6.1 X 1.1 inches; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 36065

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Magic Behind the Voices A Who's Who of ...

Publisher: University Press of Mississippi

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: Fourth Printing.

About this title

Synopsis:

The Magic Behind the Voices is a fascinating package of biographies, anecdotes, credit listings, and photographs of the actors who have created the unmistakable voices for some of the most popular and enduring animated characters of all time.

Drawn from dozens of personal interviews, the book features a unique look at thirty-nine of the hidden artists of show business. Often as amusing as the characters they portray, voice actors are charming, resilient people-many from humble beginnings-who have led colorful lives in pursuit of success. Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill's Mike Judge was an engineer for a weapons contractor turned self-taught animator and voice actor. Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson) was a small town Ohio girl who became the star protégé of Daws Butler-most famous for Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and Quick Draw McGraw. Mickey Mouse (Wayne Allwine) and Minnie Mouse (Russi Taylor) are a real-life husband-and-wife team. Spanning many studios and production companies, this book captures the spirit of fun that bubbles from those who create the voices of favorite animated characters. In the earliest days of cartoons, voice actors were seldom credited for their work. A little more than a decade ago, even the Screen Actors Guild did not consider voice actors to be real actors, and the only voice actor known to the general public was Mel Blanc. Now, Oscar-winning celebrities clamor to guest star on animated television shows and features. Despite the crushing turnouts at signings for shows such as Animaniacs, The Simpsons, and SpongeBob Squarepants, most voice actors continue to work in relative anonymity. The Magic Behind the Voices features personal interviews and concise biographical details, parting the curtain to reveal creators of many of the most beloved cartoon voices.

About the Author:

Tim Lawson is a freelance writer and filmmaker who lives in Galesburg, Illinois. |Alisa Persons is a freelance writer, artist, animator, and filmmaker, who lives in Superior, Wisconsin.