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Tells the genre's 100-year-old story around the globe, featuring key players in Europe, North America, and Asia. This title explains the evolution of animation techniques, from rotoscoping to refinements of cel techniques, direct film, claymation, and more.

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"Almost epic as it showcases the evolution of animation techniques that are the core of the genre... Easy on the eyes and fun to read. A great addition."--Library Journal "All animation aficionados will want this beautiful volume for their personal collections. It is also an informative, well-researched resource."--Choice "A fascinating journey through the more unusual and unheard of artists whose creations have caused wonderment and controversy around the world, as well as offering new insight into old favorites."--Subtitledonline

The World History of Animation

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: 9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780520261129, 978-0520261129
      ISBN10: 0520261127

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Tells the genre's 100-year-old story around the globe, featuring key players in Europe, North America, and Asia. This title explains the evolution of animation techniques, from rotoscoping to refinements of cel techniques, direct film, claymation, and more.

      Trade Review
      "Almost epic as it showcases the evolution of animation techniques that are the core of the genre... Easy on the eyes and fun to read. A great addition."--Library Journal "All animation aficionados will want this beautiful volume for their personal collections. It is also an informative, well-researched resource."--Choice "A fascinating journey through the more unusual and unheard of artists whose creations have caused wonderment and controversy around the world, as well as offering new insight into old favorites."--Subtitledonline

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