Frame by Frame: The Global Animation Revolution

This history of animation begins with pioneers like Émile Cohl and Winsor McCay, the Fleischer brothers and rubber hose cartoons, then follows Walt Disney's gamble on Steamboat Willie and the arrival of Technicolor. It explores the studio giants and the art of the feature film, the global spectrum of animation including Japanese anime, and the digital frontier of CGI. A final section looks at awards, theme parks and cultural impact. A delightful read for animation fans, film students and families who love cartoons. 189 pages.