THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CARTOONS

A comprehensive, unique reference book about the world of cartoons. Prepared and developed under the direction of Maurice Horn by 22 authors and editors from many different countries. This large book is filled with more than 1200 alphabetical and cross-referenced entries. It also includes the history of animation, a chronology of cartoon developments, a glossary,  a bibliography, and an appendix.

This encyclopedia is a treasure trove of fun and facts on the whole field of the cartooning arts, including animation, syndicated panels, humor, editorial, sports, and caricature. It's the only one of its kind, a definitive reference book on one of the most influential and significant art forms of this century. With more than 900 examples of cartoons in black-and-white and color. Maurice Horn was a French-American comics historian, author, and editor, considered to be one of the first serious academics to study comics. He was the editor of The World Encyclopedia of Comics, The World Encyclopedia of Cartoons, and 100 Years of American Newspaper Comics. Out Of Print. Condition. Plus Fine. Very light edge wear on both cover and dust jacket.