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franklyfrank's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
brandonadaniels's review
4.0
This was a fun, informative read. The artist’s decision to render famous figures as “off model” versions of the cartoon characters they created took some time to get used to, and I’m still not sure I love the choice. The book puts an emphasis on the shared histories and overlaps of comics and animation, which helps justify the delivery method of the history. It makes more sense than a sense textbook, but I would have liked a few more photographs or reproductions of the actual works instead of the Ryan Dunlavey’s stylized versions. I know that copyright laws probably made that difficult or impossible, but the preference remains.
sizrobe's review
5.0
Fascinating history of virtually the entire history of animation as we know it, starting with sideshow proto-animation called "chalk-talking" and leading all the way up to Pixar. It's mostly about animation in America, though a decent amount of space is given to anime as well. I came away feeling like I learned a lot.
1_and_owenly's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely an entertaining overview of animation with a fantastic notes section in the back. While I am left with several questions such as "what about Happy Harmonies" and why didn't they mention "such and such person" I am reminded that this is not meant to be definitive. And so, I think it is really well done. I wish I could give it an extra half star.
kelters's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
shadowagentzero's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
anyepagan's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
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