Animators unearthed
Subtitle: a guide to the best of contemporary animation
By: by Chris Robinson.
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 254
ISBN-13: 9780826429568
Subjects: Animated films -- History and criticism; Animators
Description: While graphic novels have been accepted in the mainstream book world, independent animation still fights for an audience. Television (at least in North America) doesn't have room for short films. Cinemas gave up on short films long ago. Certainly, artists are reaching new audiences through the internet, dvds, and mobile technology, but festivals still remain the primary exhibition place. For most people, animation is defined by characters (Mickey Mouse, Powerpuff Girls, Bart Simpson) or by studios (Pixar, Dreamworks, Disney). However, if you ask these same people to identify John Lassetter, Mi.