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The Art and Inventions of Max Fleischer: American Animation Pioneer
Ray Pointer
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Paperback. Num Pages: 277 pages, 245 illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB; APFV; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 581.
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-inventor of the rotoscope technique of tracing animation frame by frame over live-action footage-was one of the most prominent.
By the 1930s, Fleischer and Disney were the leading producers of animated films but took opposite approaches. Fleischer's work showed elements of German Expressionism and organic progression, in contrast to Disney's naturalism. As a result, Fleischer's cartoons were rough rather than refined, commercial rather than artistic-yet with an artistry of their ... Read more
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-inventor of the rotoscope technique of tracing animation frame by frame over live-action footage-was one of the most prominent.
By the 1930s, Fleischer and Disney were the leading producers of animated films but took opposite approaches. Fleischer's work showed elements of German Expressionism and organic progression, in contrast to Disney's naturalism. As a result, Fleischer's cartoons were rough rather than refined, commercial rather than artistic-yet with an artistry of their ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc United States
Number of pages
277
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Jefferson, NC, United States
ISBN
9781476663678
SKU
V9781476663678
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About Ray Pointer
Ray Pointer is a forty-year film and animation professional. He has spent a life time devoted to research, and is recognized as the foremost expert on Max Fleischer and The Fleischer Studios. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
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