Hollywood Cartoons: American Animation in Its Golden Age Summary and Reviews

Hollywood Cartoons: American Animation in Its Golden Age
by Michael Barrier

Hollywood Cartoons: American Animation in Its Golden Age
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Author: Michael Barrier
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-11-06
ISBN: 0195167295
Number of pages: 672
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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Book Review: Behind the Hi-Jinx
Summary: 5 Stars

This was a very good book, with a few caveats.

The first chapter, on silent cartoons, is hard going. Not until Walt Disney shows up does that chapter start flowing.

BUT from that point on, until the chapter on UPA, I had a hard time putting "Hollywood Cartoons" down. Barrier doesn't take the usual perspective on cartoons. He doesn't care how they appeal to the casual viewer but how they look to the pro. I didn't agree with all his judgments, but I respect his judgments.

I have read several histories of cartoons, and Barrier still managed to surprise me or say something new. He had the best discussion of the origins of Bugs Bunny I've ever read. His description of the working of MGM's cartoon studio was fascinating, and his views on Bob Clampett and Chuck Jones showed real insight.

Barrier states his opinions strongly. He doesn't like Fleischer or UPA cartoons, and he doesn't think Friz Freleng is worth a lot of discussion. (I would disagree about Friz, but agree on the other stuff.)

In all, this was a fine book on this subject, and I am glad I read it.

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