Reviews
_The narrative, which nicely ties together the history and reproduced images, is almost epic as it showcases the evolution of animation techniques that are the core of the genre. Cavalier also includes a list of essential films with synopses and relevant biographies. Photographs are well placed throughout the book and add interest. . . . Well packaged, with a meticulous layout, it is easy on the eyes and fun to read. A great addition._, The World History of Animation, chock full of gorgeous illustrations, will thrill anyone with the slightest interest in the subject., 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., "The World History of Animation, chock full of gorgeous illustrations, will thrill anyone with the slightest interest in the subject."-- Campus Circle, The kind of resource book you'll find yourself returning to over and over again. . . . A comprehensive volume., "All animation aficionados will want this beautiful volume for their personal collections."-- Choice, 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., "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, "The kind of resource book you'll find yourself returning to over and over again. . . . A comprehensive volume."-- Animation Mag, "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, _With an exhaustive scope and luxurious illustrations, Stephen Cavalier_s 416-page tome is the kind of resource book you_ll find yourself returning to over and over again. This comprehensive volume offers a nice roundup of all the important works of animation._
Synopsis
Lavishly illustrated and encyclopedic in scope, The World History of Animation tells the genre's 100-year-old story around the globe, featuring key players in Europe, North America, and Asia. From its earliest days, animation has developed multiple iterations and created myriad dynamic styles, innovative techniques, iconic characters, and memorable stories. Stephen Cavalier's comprehensive account is organized chronologically and covers pioneers, feature films, television programs, digital films, games, independent films, and the web. An exhaustive time line of films and innovations acts as the narrative backbone, and must-see films are listed along with synopses and in-depth biographies of individuals and studios. The book explains the evolution of animation techniques, from rotoscoping to refinements of cel techniques, direct film, claymation, and more. A true global survey, The World History of Animation is an exciting and inspirational journey through the large and still-expanding animation universe--a place as limitless as the human imagination. * A comprehensive international history of animation, featuring all genres, styles, media, and techniques * Features film, television, and web-based animation * Illustrated in full color throughout * Includes comprehensive biographies of leading practitioners, Lavishly illustrated and encyclopedic in scope, The World History of Animation tells the genre's 100-year-old story around the globe, featuring key players in Europe, North America, and Asia. From its earliest days, animation has developed multiple iterations and created myriad dynamic styles, innovative techniques, iconic characters, and memorable stories. Stephen Cavalier's comprehensive account is organized chronologically and covers pioneers, feature films, television programs, digital films, games, independent films, and the web. An exhaustive time line of films and innovations acts as the narrative backbone, and must-see films are listed along with synopses and in-depth biographies of individuals and studios. The book explains the evolution of animation techniques, from rotoscoping to refinements of cel techniques, direct film, claymation, and more. A true global survey, The World History of Animation is an exciting and inspirational journey through the large and still-expanding animation universe--a place as limitless as the human imagination. - A comprehensive international history of animation, featuring all genres, styles, media, and techniques - Features film, television, and web-based animation - Illustrated in full color throughout - Includes comprehensive biographies of leading practitioners
