{"product_id":"of-mice-and-magic-a-history-of-american-animated-cartoons-paperback","title":"Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeonard Maltin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJerry Beck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you're seeking movie gifts or something for the history buffs in your life, this comprehensive guide to animation and cartoons has it all. \u003c\/b\u003eIn this one-of-a-kind definitive history of American animated cartoons, renowned film critic and historian Leonard Maltin presents the most extensive filmography on cartoons ever compiled. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this revised and updated edition of \u003ci\u003eOf Mice and Magic, \u003c\/i\u003e Leonard Maltin not only recreates this whole glorious era from the silent days through the Hollywood golden age to Spielberg's \u003ci\u003eAn American Tail, \u003c\/i\u003e he traces the evolution of the art of animation and vividly portrays the key creative talents and their studios. This definitive history of American animated cartoons also brings Maltin's many fans up to date on the work being done today at the Walt Disney and Warner Bros. studios, and other developments in the world of animation.\u003cp\u003eDrawing on colorful interviews with many of the American cartoon industry's principals, Maltin has come up with a gold mine of anecdotes and film history. Behind the scenes were genius animators and entrepreneurs such as Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Mel Blanc, and a legion of others. In all, Maltin has put together a glorious celebration of a universally loved segment of Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeonard Maltin\u003c\/b\u003e is an American film critic and historian. His many books include\u003ci\u003e Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLeonard Maltin's 151 Best Movies You've Never Seen\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLeonard Maltin's Movie Guide\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 485\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 9.23 x 7.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 1987\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755992711456,"sku":"9780452259935","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e6561b1d385906625635c8917cf01c25.webp?v=1780072249","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/of-mice-and-magic-a-history-of-american-animated-cartoons-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}