The art and inventions of Max Fleischer
Subtitle: American animation pioneer
By: Ray Pointer ; foreword by Jerry Beck
Contributors: Beck, Jerry, writer of foreword
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 303
ISBN-13: 9781476663678
Subjects: Biography; Animators
Description: "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 was one of the most prominent. This book covers his life and work, with rare illustrations detailing the technical aspects of his craft"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 299) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The formative years; title: The birth of a career; title: The Inkwell Studio; title: Fleischer Studios, Inc; title: The queen of the animated screen: Betty Boop; title: Betty Boop on the couch: a character analysis; title: The Fleischer factory; title: The Popeye plant; title: The spinach lid blows off; title: Picking up the pieces; title: Setting sail for Miami; title: Stormy seas ahead; title: The ship wreck; title: The change of command; title: Separate courses, new directions; title: Recommissioned; title: Raising the inkwell.