{"product_id":"the-magic-behind-the-voices-a-whos-who-of-cartoon-voice-actors-paperback","title":"The Magic Behind the Voices: A Who's Who of Cartoon Voice Actors - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Lawson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlisa Persons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic Behind the Voices\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating package of biographies, anecdotes, credit listings, and photographs of the actors who have created the unmistakable voices for some of the most popular and enduring animated characters of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawn from dozens of personal interviews, the book features a unique look at thirty-nine of the hidden artists of show business. Often as amusing as the characters they portray, voice actors are charming, resilient people-many from humble beginnings-who have led colorful lives in pursuit of success. \u003cem\u003eBeavis and Butthead\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKing of the Hill's\u003c\/em\u003e Mike Judge was an engineer for a weapons contractor turned self-taught animator and voice actor. Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson) was a small town Ohio girl who became the star protégé of Daws Butler-most famous for Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and Quick Draw McGraw. Mickey Mouse (Wayne Allwine) and Minnie Mouse (Russi Taylor) are a real-life husband-and-wife team. Spanning many studios and production companies, this book captures the spirit of fun that bubbles from those who create the voices of favorite animated characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the earliest days of cartoons, voice actors were seldom credited for their work. A little more than a decade ago, even the Screen Actors Guild did not consider voice actors to be real actors, and the only voice actor known to the general public was Mel Blanc. Now, Oscar-winning celebrities clamor to guest star on animated television shows and features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the crushing turnouts at signings for shows such as \u003cem\u003eAnimaniacs\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSpongeBob Squarepants\u003c\/em\u003e, most voice actors continue to work in relative anonymity. \u003cem\u003eThe Magic Behind the Voices\u003c\/em\u003e features personal interviews and concise biographical details, parting the curtain to reveal creators of many of the most beloved cartoon voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStories of the actors who gave voice to SpongeBob SquarePants, Beavis and Butthead, Bart and Homer Simpson, Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, and many more animated characters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 367\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 9.22 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51800181375264,"sku":"9781578066964","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f31d873724b7d938cffa1498e974f05b.webp?v=1780835358","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-magic-behind-the-voices-a-whos-who-of-cartoon-voice-actors-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}