Product Description

Hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations and photographs accompany a definitive chronicle of the history of animation, from magic-lantern shows, through the art of Walt Disney and the growth of cartoon characters, to Beavis and Butthead.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #376240 in Books
• Published on: 1994-10-16
• Released on: 1994-10-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 356 pages

Amazon.com Review
The first chapter of Enchanted Drawings: The History of Animation begins with a quotation from Arthur C. Clarke: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." This elegant, richly illustrated book tells the story of animation from its 18th-century beginnings as a magic lantern show (a box with a lamp and a mirror) to the creation of Jurassic Park and The Lion King.

From Library Journal
This revised edition enlarges on the original text and updates animation's screen history to include such recent blockbusters as Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King. Along with a detailed text, this "showy browser's delight" (LJ 11/15/89) includes more than 400 illustrations-250 in color. If you grudgingly passed on the $75 original, now's your chance to snap it up for the terrific price of $29.99.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Excellent history
One of the important things missing from many other cartoon histories are the animated cartoon MOVIES. This book includes lots! Great info and quotes from the people who made them. So far, it's the most complete history of American cartoons that I have ever read. I am an Art teacher who created a "History of Animation" unit for my students. It's a valuable resource for such things, and a truly nostalgic look back at great childhood memories in front of the TV (and at the movie theater). Also, beautiful color pictures of actual animation cells from cover to cover!

Animation Lovers!!!
OMG!!! This is such a great book! Truely a treasure for both the history and ALL the wonderful characters! This book should be on your shelf or in your lap!!!