| American Funny Animal Comics in the 20th Century: Volume One Contributor(s): McLain, Bob (Editor), Ghez, Didier (Foreword by), Becattini, Alberto (Author) |
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ISBN: 168390186X ISBN-13: 9781683901860 Publisher: Theme Park Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Animation (see Also Film - Genres - Animated) |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6" W x 9" (1.10 lbs) 374 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Grail of Funny Animals For decades, Italian comics historian Alberto Becattini has been researching and writing about American funny animal comics. In this first volume of his two-part opus, Becattini presents the fruits of his labors, the definitive guide for funny animal fans, collectors, and historians alike. Becattini examines the funny animal phenomenon, starting from its origins in popular and children's literature, and continuing through its appearances in newspaper comics, comic books, and comic magazines. All of the more famous characters are included, such as those created at Disney, Lantz, Warner Bros., MGM, and other cartoon studios, as well as the many lesser-known characters that appeared in obscure comic book titles issued by equally obscure comic book publishers. During the writing process, and while viewing thousands of comic strips and comic pages, Becattini had many discoveries and "epiphanies" that let him shed light on the identities of hitherto uncredited artists and writers. While his aim has been to highlight the talent behind the comics, rather than the stories and characters themselves, he also provides in-depth coverage of virtually every funny animal comic book, illustration, and animated cartoon. A must-have title for any serious funny animal fan |