Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by Gee LP (A) on July 23, 2005 at 18:58:53

In Reply to: Re: More on Avery and Disney posted by patrickU on July 23, 2005 at 08:00:46:

If you want just one book, I suggest the Maltin. It is a very good overview of American animation from the Twenties to the Sixties. His writing on Disney, Avery, etc., lays out the basics of a film genre you say your knowledge of is a "desert," and while not a deep tome, is informative and will cover all the bases.

The Adamson book (Tex Avery, King of Cartoons) is like an expanded chapter of the Maltin book, concerning only Avery. It is a quick read, and I don't recommend it unless you find after viewing the Avery cartoons I and Rob Doorack recommend that you need more information about Avery and his work.

The Canamaker book (Tex Avery, the MGM Years 1942-1955) is a lavish look at Avery's MGM years. Great book, with wonderful illustrations, and although it is out of print, one can purchase it used through amazon.com or other sources.

Below is a link to the Maltin book on amazon.com to kind of give you a place to start looking for it:

• http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0452259932/qid=1122170109/sr=1-39/ref=sr_1_39/002-0569498-6229634?v=glance&s=books   (Open in New Window)