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When Magoo Flew: The Rise And Fall Of Animation Studio UPA

When Magoo Flew: The Rise And Fall Of Animation Studio UPA

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by Adam Abraham
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What do Franklin Roosevelt, Dr. Seuss, the U.S. Navy, and Mr. Magoo have in common? They are all part of the surprising story of the pioneering cartoon studio UPA (United Productions of America). Throughout the 1950s, a group of artists ran a business that broke all the rules, pushing animated films beyond the fluffy fantasy of the Walt Disney Studio and the crash-bang anarchy of Warner Bros. Instead, UPA's films were innovative and graphically bold--the cartoon equivalent to modern art. When Magoo Flew is the first book-length study to chronicle the complete story of this unique American enterprise. The book features cameo appearances by Aldous Huxley, James Thurber, Orson Welles, Judy Garland, Robert Goulet, Jim Backus, Eddie Albert, and Woody Allen, as well as a select filmography of the best of UPA.

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ISBN13: 9780819569141
ISBN10: 0819569143
Language: English
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Publication Year: 2012
Format: Hardcover

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    Innovative animations that redefined 1950s artful storytelling.

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    If you're interested in the history of animation and how artistic innovation challenged the Disney and Warner Bros. dominance, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into UPA's creative revolution. It’s like a behind-the-scenes look at a bold, rule-breaking studio that changed American animation forever, with plenty of colorful characters and iconic films to inspire any animation enthusiast or history lover.
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