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Explore the vast world of animated film with Understanding Animation by Routledge. Originally published in 1998, this comprehensive guide provides a deep look into the medium, covering everything from classic cartoons to modern computer animation. Paul Wells offers an insightful account of this growing medium, examining its unique characteristics as a cinematic form. This book serves as a guide to interpreting and evaluating animated works through various models and methods. Readers can trace the global development of the art form, following the evolution of animation from the era of Betty Boop to the contemporary success of Wallace and Gromit. Part history, part theory, and part celebration, this text is an essential resource for anyone studying the evolution of animation.

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This Routledge publication provides a comprehensive introduction to animated film ranging from traditional cartoons to computer animation.

Paul Wells explains the specific characteristics that define animation as a unique cinematic form.

The text outlines different models and methods used to interpret and evaluate various animated films.

Readers can trace the global development of animation from the era of Betty Boop to Wallace and Gromit.

This book combines history, theory, and celebration to provide a complete look at the medium.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 May 1998
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16 December 2006

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