History of Animation

Animation Magazine is the only monthly trade magazine covering the animation industry around the world. In each and every issue we bring you news from the world of television animation, feature film animation, animation on the Internet, animated commercials, animation schools and job opportunities, 3D and visual effects animation, animation in games, technology behind the animation and the art and history of animation as well as predictions and trends for the future of the business. We also publish the animation world's most valuable resource, the annual Animation Industry Directory, with more than 6500 company listings and contacts in the animation business.

Few morose thoughts permeate the brain when Yosemite Sam calls Bugs Bunny a “long-eared galut” or a frustrated Homer Simpson blurts out his famous catch-word, “D’oh!” A Celebration of Animation explores the best-of-the-best cartoon characters from the 1920s to the 21st century. Casting a wide net, it includes characters both serious and humorous, and ranging from silly to malevolent. But all the greats gracing this book are sure to trigger nostalgic memories of carefree Saturday mornings or after-school hours with family and friends in front of the TV set.

Few morose thoughts permeate the brain when Yosemite Sam calls Bugs Bunny a “long-eared galut” or a frustrated Homer Simpson blurts out his famous catch-word, “D’oh!” A Celebration of Animation explores the best-of-the-best cartoon characters from the 1920s to the 21st century.