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Of Mice and Magic

A History of American Animated Cartoons; Revised and Updated

Jerry Beck author Leonard Maltin author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:1st Dec '87

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Film historian Leonard Maltin recreates a whole era of Hollywood cartoons, from Betty Boop to Spielberg's "An American Tail". It also brings the reader up to date on the modern work of Walt Disney and the Warner Bros studio, plus new developments in animation. The book includes a filmography of cartoons and sources for video rental.

"Informative and delightful … wonderful personal observations … Maltin has presented a history both readable and captivating."
The Hollywood Reporter

"Lovingly detailed … wonderfully written … an excellent book."
New York Times Book Review

"The most complete history of animation available."
Los Angeles Times

"Maltin is an impressive archivist and a lively chronicler."
Publisher's Weekly

ISBN: 9780452259935

Dimensions: 234mm x 191mm x 25mm

Weight: 680g

504 pages