The World History of Animation [Hardcover]

Lavishly illustrated and encyclopedic in scope,The World History of Animationtells the genres 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 Cavaliers 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 Animationis an exciting and inspirational journey through the large and still-expanding animation universea 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

Stephen Cavalierhas worked in the animation and games industries for two decades. An animator, writer, and director, he has worked as an Animation Director for Disney TV shows and been part of the animation team at Steven Spielbergs Amblimation. He also works as an animator, writer, and director through his own company, Spy Pictures.

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.

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