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William Hanna and Joseph Barbera: The Sultans of Saturday Morning (Legends of Animation)
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About William Hanna And Joseph Barbera: The Sultans Of
Product Description The seven-time Oscar-winning team of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created or produced some of film and television's most beloved cartoon characters, including Tom and Jerry, the Flintstones, Yogi Bear, Jonny Quest, the Jetsons, and Scooby-Doo. They also pioneered and revolutionized television animation with a less-expensive style of animation that allowed them to produce the hundreds of memorable cartoon series still shown today around the globe. Through the 1960s and 1970s, Hanna-Barbera was a top producer of television animation, and the team also produced numerous animated features and television movies. The 50-year partnership between William Hanna and Joseph Barbera resulted in the creation of some of the most memorable and popular characters in 20th-century animation and pop culture. Readers will gain an understanding of how this multiple award-winning team worked together to become animation legends. Chapters include: The Accidental Artist The Incessant Doodler and Dreamer Chasing Their Cartoon Dreams Fathering Filmdom's Most Famous Cat and Mouse Conquering Prime-time with America's Favorite Prehistoric Family. From the Author This new, first-ever biography series chronicles the amazing lives and work of eight icons of animation who are among the most honored and recognized from the worlds of film and television animation and whose classic characters are known and loved around the world today. Each title brings to life the mirth and magic of these cartoon masters and goes behind the scenes discussing their personal and educational background, early work, styles and influences, trials and tribulations, professional achievements, key films and television productions, origins of their characters, innovations pioneered, and impact on popular culture. This series is sure to interest animation fans of all ages and artists pursuing careers in the lively arts themselves. From the Inside Flap The Legends of Animation series tells the life stories of the amazing artists who built and shaped the animation industry, created some of animation's most enduring characters and stories, and influenced the technology of animation. These are the animators whose technical wizardry and creative inspiration made them legends. Emphasis is given to their professional achievements, their impact on popular culture, and the innovations they pioneered. Each book takes readers behind the scenes with a discussion of the animator's personal and educational background, early work, styles and influences, key films and television productions, origins of their characters, and much more. This unique series is perfect for general readers and students interested in animation. · Each volume in Legends of Animation chronicles the life of an animation legend selected from animation's more-than-100-year history. · Included in each volume are black-and-white and full-color images. About the Author Jeff Lenburg is an award-winning author, celebrity biographer, and nationally acknowledged expert on animated cartoons. He has written nearly 30 books including such acclaimed histories of animation as Who's Who in Animated Cartoons and The Great Cartoon Directors. His Facts On File book T he Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons is considered to be the definitive reference for animation fans. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the American Library Association's "Best Nonfiction Award" and the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's Gold Medallion Award for "Best Autobiography/Biography." Lenburg lives in Arizona.
