Classic
Fleischer
double-feature at the
Just a quick heads-up that I’ll be introducing a double feature Max
Fleischer’s two great animated features, Gulliver’s Travels …
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Cartoon Modern
Sam Henderson has uploaded a rare, heavily illustrated article
about UPA on his Magic Whistle blog. The article, by Catherine …
about UPA on his Magic Whistle blog. The article, by Catherine …
Classic
I love this record. And I couldn’t resist showing off the label
(above). Marquis Howell (of Hobo Jazz.com and bass player …
(above). Marquis Howell (of Hobo Jazz.com and bass player …
Classic
The Iron Giant was released ten years ago today–August 6,
1999. Wired magazine celebrates the occasion with a commentary …
1999. Wired magazine celebrates the occasion with a commentary …
Classic
Here’s one for the hard-core cartoon historians: Recently, Brew
reader Neil was replaying an old Paramount Popeye cartoon, …
reader Neil was replaying an old Paramount Popeye cartoon, …
Classic
Francis Thompson (1908-2003) made this striking work, NY, NY: A
Day in New York, in 1957. Trained as a painter, he was …
Day in New York, in 1957. Trained as a painter, he was …
Classic
Graphic designer Heinz Edelmann, who developed the psychedelic
look of the Beatles’ animated 1960s film Yellow Submarine, …
look of the Beatles’ animated 1960s film Yellow Submarine, …
Classic
Yesterday Michael Sporn
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Ger Apeldoorn has posted a selection of rarely seen Tom & Jerry
newspaper comics strips from 1950. Though credited to “Fred …
newspaper comics strips from 1950. Though credited to “Fred …
Classic
Michael Sporn’s Splog is a daily must-read for anyone interested
in cartoons, their history and the experiences of a …
in cartoons, their history and the experiences of a …
Classic
Here’s a DVD I’ve been waiting to see for over a decade – Beany
& Cecil: The Special Edition Vol. 2. Volume 1 is a must …
& Cecil: The Special Edition Vol. 2. Volume 1 is a must …
Animators
There’s no debate that animator Irving Spector was, like John
Dunn, an under appreciated cartoonist and storyman — working …
Dunn, an under appreciated cartoonist and storyman — working …
Advertising
Someone posted a bunch of vintage Danish animated commercials
for Nilfisk Vacuum Cleaners on You Tube. Check them all out. My …
for Nilfisk Vacuum Cleaners on You Tube. Check them all out. My …
Books
This has to be the most trivial post I’ve ever written – and
I’ve written some pretty trivial posts – but at least it gives …
I’ve written some pretty trivial posts – but at least it gives …
Classic
Three more vintage pieces from TV Guide, presented for your
historical reading pleasure. Click thumbnails below to enlarge …
historical reading pleasure. Click thumbnails below to enlarge …
