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Out of the Inkwell - Max Fleischer and the Animation Revolution (Paperback)
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Max Fleischer (1883--1972) was for years considered Walt Disney's
only real rival in the world of cartoon animation. The man behind
the creation of such legendary characters as Betty Boop and the
animation of Popeye the Sailor and Superman, Fleischer asserted
himself as a major player in the development of Hollywood
entertainment. Out of the Inkwell: Max Fleischer and the Animation
Revolution is a vivid portrait of the life and world of a man who
shaped the look of cartoon animation. While deeply engaged with his
characters, Fleischer also sought ways to improve his art through
technical innovation. Among the many patented inventions Fleischer
created was his Rotoscope, a device that helped track live action
on-screen and revolutionized the way animated characters appeared
and moved. In the 1920s, Fleischer and his brother Dave teamed up
to create a series of "Out of the Inkwell" films, which led to a
deal with Paramount. Films featuring their character Ko-Ko the
Clown introduced new special effects such as startling combinations
of live action and animation. In one piece, Ko-Ko emerges from an
inkblot and appears on-screen with footage of Fleischer himself. As
the sound revolution hit film, the studio produced shorts featuring
the characters interacting with songs. The Fleischers involved jazz
artists such as Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong, and the sound
cartoons were a howling success. In the next decade, Fleischer
Studios produced the features Gulliver's Travels and Mr. Bug Goes
to Town and soon went to work on an animated Superman series, which
won widespread critical and popular acclaim. In spite of its great
popularity and success, however, the studio was abruptly closed.
The animated cartoon industry was shocked, and the event went
unexplained for many years. Now, Max's son Richard has at last
solved the mystery of the shuttering of Fleischer Studios. Max
Fleischer's story is one of a creative genius struggling to fit in
with the changing culture of golden age cinema. Out of the Inkwell
captures the twists and turns, the triumphs and disappointments,
and most of all the breathless energy of a life vibrantly lived in
the world of animation magic.
General
Imprint: |
The University Press of Kentucky
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2011 |
First published: |
August 2011 |
Authors: |
Richard Fleischer
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
232 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8131-3464-2 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
0-8131-3464-1 |
Barcode: |
9780813134642 |
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