About the Book:

Here is the long overdue first biographical reference and first book of its kind to chronicle the amazing careers of nearly 300 of animation's most honoured and recognized animator-directors and animator-producers from around the world.

Publication of Who's Who in Animated Cartoons coincided with the 100th anniversary celebration of the very first American animated cartoon, Humorous Phases of Funny Faces, released on April 16, 1906. From Max Fleischer (Betty Boop, Popeye) to Brad Bird (The Simpsons, The Incredibles), Ralph Bakshi (Fritz the Cat) to Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away), they are all here. With more than 70 never-before published photos and illustrations, including a full-colour section of animation art, culled from private collections and many animators' personal collections, Who's Who in Animated Cartoons is an invaluable guide to the people who have shaped cinematic and television animation for decades to come.

About the Author:

Jeff Lenburg is a nationally acknowledged American expert on animated cartoons who has spent more than 20 years researching and writing about animation. He has written seven books about the history of this lively art, including Who's Who in Animated Cartoons, the first international guide to 300 award-winning and legendary animators from film and television in animation's 100-year history.