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The Enchanted World of Rankin/Bass

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The Rankin/Bass animagic Holiday specials are as much a part of my childhood memories as putting up the tree, hanging the stockings and painting the eggs.

It is nice to see Rick Goldschmidt drag them from the foggy haze of my nostalgia and bring them back into the light. I never new that there was so much information on Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass. "The Enchanted World of Rankin/Bass" has it all, from the most obscure cel animated cartoon to the classic animagic of Rudolph and Santa.

Everything you could want is here: Behind the scenes photographs, a complete list of Rankin/Bass works, well-written articles and a jumble of Rankin/Bass memorabilia. This book is even more relevant, now that the Rankin/Bass filmography is being released on DVD. It will make you chomp at the bit for each new release.

If Peter Cottontail, The Snow Miser and Heat Miser, Frosty the Snowman and Happy the Christmas Baby ("those ears!") ring any bells for you, then you will enjoy "The Enchanted World of Rankin/Bass."

Impeccably researched and comprehensively detailed, "The Enchanted World Of Rankin/Bass" is a treasure trove of info for fans of the wonderful animated programs created by the duo. Lovingly written by Rick Goldschmidt, the book is a wonderful keepsake chronicling the creation and enduring impact of the classic rankin/Bass animated shows. Tons of rare photos--many in breathtaking color--rare memorabilia plus lots more await the reader on this terrific journey back in time. Compelling interviews with many of the personnel involved with the shows --voiceover artists, script writers, set designers, inudstry big wigs---draw the reader into the story. From "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" to "Frosty The Snowman," all your faviorites are here in this terrific tome. This is the bible for fans of Rankin/Bass and author Goldschmidt should be commended for his exemplary efforts. Refreshing, informative and full of fascinating minutaie, the book is a true labor of love. What are you waiting for? Stop reading this review and buy the book...NOW!

Rick Goldschmidt has done an UTTERLY SUPERB job in creating his incandescently splendid book, "The Enchanted World of Rankin/Bass!" Not only is it a unique goldmine of information about the studio and its magnificent writers and artists and musicians, it is also the single most gloriously illustrated book I have EVER seen! I've had the book for two years, and every time I look at it, I'm STILL bowled over by the incomparable beauty of the photographs depicting the various films made by Rankin/Bass. The gorgeous quality of the photographic reproductions is UNMATCHED by any other book I've EVER seen! (How'd you do it, Rick?!?) In sum, this book is bright, brilliant, effulgent, lambent, luminous, lustrous, refulgent, shiny, bewitching, charming, enthrallong, entrancing, spellbinding, fascinating, lovely, delightful, coruscating, gleaming, glimmering, glinting, glistening, glittering, scintillating, shimmering, twinkling, winkling, peppy, pert, spirited, sparkling, resplendent, sumptuous, ebullient, exuberant, joyous, and marvelous! BRAVO!!!

This book is my favorite book I have ordered from AMAZON.COM! The color pages have tons of pictures and they are the most vibrant I have seen! There is tons of incredible material in here! RANKIN/BASS Rules! Josh

Rick Goldschmidt captured my memories from childhood and put them in a book! Even as an adult, I Still love watching Rudolph and Frosty! This book gives a synopsis of all the Rankin/Bass shows and fills in many of the blanks. Thanks Rick, for a wonderful book. I truly enjoyed reading it.

This is one of my favorite books, EVER! When I found out that this book existed, it was a happy day! Born in 1970, I grew up watching all of these shows and they became a huge part of my life. Even having read the book, I still get it out every Christmas to re-read about the shows as I watch them. There are more illustrations in here than I could possibly take the time to count! My four year old loves to look at it, too. This book can even help you identify some of the specials you only have a vague remembrance of - it's all here! If you, like me, find yourself singing the "Heat-miser/Snow-miser song" in the middle of the summer, than buy this book today!!

How can anyone not buy this book,I will buy it today,but even without it Rankin Bass has given us all great memories of such classics as Rudolph and Frosty and there characters still live on today through many promotions such as the new beanies that are out.Rick Goldschmidt should be commended greatly for letting everyone enjoy once more the magic that is Rankin/Bass.The only shame is the company that now owns the various products Rudolph,Frosty and others did not leave the Rankin Bass ending logos at the end of the video when they reproduced them on video and dvd.5 stars go out To Rick and Tiger Mountain Press for keeping an old standby Ranking Bass in our memories and thoughts.ScottDenny

If you LOVE Rankin/Bass, holiday specials, or childhood memories, then this is a MUST have book! Mr. Goldschmidt's love for the R/B TV specials & movies, shines through on EVERY page! VERY informative & detailed!I was lucky enough to get a hardcover version, but thank goodness they've released a 2nd printing for the people who missed out on his book the 1st time! Purchase this book, you WON'T be sorry!I can't wait for his upcoming; Making of R/B classic- Rudolph the red nosed reindeer! I'm sure it's gonna rock! Let's hope he follows it up w/another of my ALL-TIME favorite R/B productions; Mad Monster Party! Have some HOLLY JOLLY holidays! ;-)

Hey boys & girls of all ages!Rick Goldschmidt has written a book that I've been waiting for since I was a young boy! I grew up with the classic R/B TV specials, & of course one of my FAVORITE movies; Mad Monster Party! This book is a dream come true. It is informative, with many GREAT photo's! It's an exhaustive overview of R/B's history. Rick's love for R/B clearly shines through in this project. Hats off to Rick & Tiger Mt. press for being smart & brave enough to publish this book when no one else tried! Anyone whose enjoyed the R/B shows will enjoy this book just as much, as they recall favorite childhood memories! Thanks Mr. Goldschmidt! Here's to hoping your next book pushes the R/B envelope a little further! I look forward to it's being published in the not too distant future.

Author Rick Goldschmidt gives us a fine example of what happens when a fanatic writes a book on his favorite topic. Goldschmidt has left no stone unturned in his research on The History of Rankin/Bass and their fine animated programs. Anything and Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite special, from Rudolph to Frosty, From The Little Drummer Boy to Mad Monster Party, The Enchanted World of Rankin/Bass covers every Detail. A Must read for the true fan, or the occasional viewer. This book will delight the nostolgia seekers, and new fans alike! Hats Off to Rick Goldschmidt! Let's hope he continues to surprise us with more gems in the future!