Who's who in animated cartoons - Jeff Lenburg

Here is the long overdue first biographical reference and first book of its kind to chronicle the amazing careers of nearly 300 of animation's most honored and recognized animator-directors and animator-producers from around the world. Publication coincides with the 100th anniversary celebration of the very first American animated cartoon
Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
released on April 16
1906. From Max Fleischer (Betty Boop
Popeye) to Brad Bird (The Simpsons
The Incredibles)
Ralph Bakshi (Fritz the Cat) to Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away)
they are all here. With more than 70 never-before published photos and illustrations
including a full-color section of animation art
culled from private collections and many animators' personal collections
this book is an invaluable guide to the people who have shaped cinematic and television animation for decades to come.