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The art and inventions of Max Fleischer : American animation pioneer
- Title
- The art and inventions of Max Fleischer : American animation pioneer / Ray Pointer ; foreword by Jerry Beck.
- Author
- Pointer, Ray
- Publication
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., [2017]
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | MWES (Fleischer, M.) 17-1951 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Beck, Jerry
- Description
- vii, 303 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color); 26 cm
- Summary
- "The history of animated cartoons has been dominated by Walt Disney, giving the impression that he perfected the medium. In reality, it was the work of several pioneers. Max Fleischer was one of the most prominent. This book covers his life and work, with rare illustrations detailing the technical aspects of his craft"--
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Biographies.
- Biography.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (page 299), filmography (pages 285-293) and index.
- Contents
- Introduction -- The formative years -- The birth of a career -- The Inkwell Studio -- Fleischer Studios, Inc -- The queen of the animated screen: Betty Boop -- Betty Boop on the couch: a character analysis -- The Fleischer factory -- The Popeye plant -- The spinach lid blows off -- Picking up the pieces -- Setting sail for Miami -- Stormy seas ahead -- The ship wreck -- The change of command -- Separate courses, new directions -- Recommissioned -- Raising the inkwell.
- Call Number
- MWES (Fleischer, M.) 17-1951
- ISBN
- 9781476663678
- 147666367X
- LCCN
- 2016050559
- OCLC
- 948547933
- Author
- Pointer, Ray, author.
- Title
- The art and inventions of Max Fleischer : American animation pioneer / Ray Pointer ; foreword by Jerry Beck.
- Publisher
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., [2017]
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (page 299), filmography (pages 285-293) and index.
- Added Author
- Beck, Jerry, writer of foreword.
- Research Call Number
- MWES (Fleischer, M.) 17-1951