animated films

"Examining the lives of four great artists--Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki, Akira Toriyama, and Hajime Isayama--this book explores the history, innovations, techniques, and themes of Japanese anime. Readers also discover how the artists overcame various obstacles including poverty, illness, self-doubt, and rejection before ultimately finding success in their field"--Provided by publisher.

From Snow White to Moana, The Disney Princess explores how the personality, style, and spirit of each princess developed and evolved. It features insights from directors and artists, and even photos of the live-action actors and models who inspired the animators.

Four teenage girls start a bootleg anime distribution ring that shakes up their conservative Christian boarding school--and their friendships.

"Midori loves to design worlds. Tsubame loves to animate. Sayaka loves to make money! And at Shibahama High, they call them Eizouken--a three-girl club determined to produce their own spectacular science fiction anime! But with no budget from their school and a leaky warehouse for a studio, Eizouken is going to have to work hard and use their imagination... the one thing they've got plenty of!"--.

"Impressed by their debut film, Shibahama High's Robot Club has comissioned Eizouken to make an anime showing off their robot . . . fighting a monster! Fine concept, but where will they find the monster? Their penchant for hands-on research leads them into the deepest depths of the campus . . . where the dangers are great, but nothing compared to the production issues that await them in the surface world"--Back cover.

"Asakusa wants to create 'the greatest world' in anime through her imaginative images...but there's so much more to a world than just the visuals! And that's why the Eizouken trio has now become a quartet, as their newest recruit, Doumeki, sole member of Shibahama High's Audio Club, leads them on a new adventure into the wild to harvest ambient sound! And even as Kanamori tries to find a route for them through the minefield of social media and school regulations, Mizusaki and Asakusa are going to have to meet the fans in person at a local convention..."--Back cover.

"In the 1930s, Warner Brothers studios introduced the world to the Looney Tunes. A witty rabbit named Bugs, a stuttering pig named Porky, and an erratic duck named Daffy are just some of the characters that have left audiences hysterically laughing for almost a century. The animated short films, starring some of the most iconic cartoon characters in history, went on to have a second, long life on television. In this book, author Steve Korte details how these toons were imagined, which talented folks were tasked with animating and voicing them, the success the shows and films have garnered over the years, and what lies ahead for Bugs and the gang"--Provided by publisher.

Anime and manga originated in Japan, but today they are popular around the world. Both art forms have unique styles, including characters with expressive features and large eyes. This book explores the histories of anime and manga, discusses the ways in which they are created, and examines their cultural impact.

Animation is seen in movies, television shows, video games, and more. It is an art form that involves making nonliving objects appear to be in motion. This book explores the history of animation, discusses the ways in which this art is created, and examines the art's cultural impact.