Perlmutter, David, 1980-

America toons in : a history of television animation / David Perlmutter. - viii, 414 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 391-401) and index.

Pencil tests (1900/1948) -- Marginalia (1948/1956) -- Silhouette storytelling (1957/1969) -- House arrest (1970/1979) -- Sweet and sour (1980/1990) -- Songs of innocence and experience (1990/1999) -- Dreams deferred (2000/present) -- Conclusion: Where are we going.

"Examining the productions of individual studios and producers, the author discusses ways in which the genre has often been unfairly marginalized by critics and how producers have challenged and embraced this "marginally" as a vital part of their work. This provides a framework for understanding the presence of television animation in American media--and how influential it has been"--

9780786476503

2014003864


Animated television programs--History and criticism.--United States
Animated television programs--Social aspects--United States.

PN1992.8.A59 / P47 2014

791.45/3