Directing Animation
“Dave’s book is a terrific collection of real stories from the animation world. Many of them are proof that a director needs to think with both sides of her or his brain. I don't think they teach this stuff in art school.”—Brown Johnson, president, Nickelodeon Animation   “Directing Animation is as much a book on management, leadership, and people skills as it is a book on animation. Any person leading a creative team in any field (or hoping to lead one someday) will be inspired and surprised by David Levy’s keen analysis of the human side of the business of directing animation.”—Linda Simensky, vice president, children’s programming, PBS   “The most comprehensive book on directing animation from one of the best writers in the business.”—Bill Plympton, Oscar-nominated indie animation director   “Q: How many books on directing animation does it take to screw in a lightbulb?  A: One—David Levy’s! And if you read this funny and informative book, you’ll learn how to get other people to screw in the lightbulbs FOR you—and love doing it!”—Tom Warburton, TV animation director, creator, Cartoon Network'sCodename: Kids Next Door   “Once again, David Levy has written a book that is an absolutely vital read to anyone interested in starting, or already in the midst of, a career making animated films. Levy has compiled essential information from the industry’s top talents, as well as the independent filmmaking community, telling it like it is and offering strong advice from decades of practical experience. A must-have!”—Jerry Beck, coeditor of CartoonBrew.com and author ofThe 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons