The World History of Animation
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The World History of Animation

by Stephen Cavalier

2011•Documentary•416 pages

Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryempowerment/personal growth

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Boxlist takeA realistic non-fiction book that is fresh and serious. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

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About This Book

This book 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.

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SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

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DocumentaryHistoricalSocial commentaryEmpowerment/personal growth

Subjects

Animated filmsAnimated television programsAnimatorsHistory

Details

Author
Stephen Cavalier
Published
2011
Pages
416
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