The A to Z of Animation and Cartoons

Animation was once a relatively simple matter, using fairly primitive means to produce rather short films of subjects that were generally comedic and often quite childish. However, things have changed, and they continue changing at a maddening pace. One new technique after another has made it easier, faster, and above all cheaper to produce the material, which has taken on an increasing variety of forms.
The A to Z of Animation and Cartoons is an introduction to all aspects of animation history and its development as a technology and industry beyond the familiar cartoons from the Disney and Warner Bros. Studios. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, photos, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on animators, directors, studios, techniques, films, and some of the best-known characters.

Nichola Dobson is a Lecturer in Animation at Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh. Devoted to the study of animation history and theory since 2000 she was the founding editor of Animation Studies Online Journal from 2006-2010 and the President for the Society of Animation Studies from 2015-2019.