Animation By Filmation - Paperback
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Animation By Filmation - Rare Historical Retrospective
This rare, out-of-print book chronicles over 25 years of animation history from Filmation Studios, one of television's most influential animation houses. Written by Michael Swanigan and Darrell McNeil, this 176-page retrospective is in excellent condition and measures 8.5" x 11".
Comprehensive Filmation Studios Coverage
Filmation Studios pioneered animated television, creating the first DC Comics cartoons featuring Superman, Batman, and Aquaman. This book documents their groundbreaking work on the Emmy-winning Star Trek: The Animated Series, which kept the franchise alive between the original series and films. The studio dominated Saturday morning television with The Archies, who achieved real chart success, and delivered educational content through Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.
Extensively Illustrated Reference Material
The book features profuse illustrations including original model sheets, storyboards, presentation art, production photos, and rare Filmation-related artwork. These primary source materials provide valuable reference for animation historians, collectors, and enthusiasts studying television animation from the 1960s through 1980s.
Adventure Series Documentation
Beyond superhero content, this retrospective covers Filmation's adventure programming including Tarzan, The Lone Ranger, and Zorro. The book contains hundreds of behind-the-scenes stories about Filmation's production history, creative processes, and the studio's impact on animated television.
Book Specifications
- Authors: Michael Swanigan and Darrell McNeil
- Pages: 176, all black and white
- Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"
- Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Format: Paperback
- Condition: Excellent
- Status: Out of print
This extremely rare reference book is essential for animation historians, Filmation collectors, and fans of classic television animation. The out-of-print status makes this an increasingly difficult title to acquire.
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