Estonian Animation: Between Genius and Utter Illiteracy [Paperback]

Chris Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 20, 2007

Ever wonder why Estonian animation features so many carrots or why cows often perform pyramids? Well, neither question is answered in Chris Robinson's new book, Estonian Animation. Robinson's frank, humorous, and thoroughly researched book traces the history of Estonia's acclaimed animation scene from early experiments in the 1930s to the creation of puppet (Nukufilm) and cel (Joonisfilm) animation studios during the Soviet era, as well as Estonia's surprising international success during the post-Soviet era. In addition, Robinson writes about the discovery of films by four 1960s animation pioneers who, until the release of this book, had been unknown to most Estonian and international animation historians.

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A fascinating new look at animated film in Estonia.

About the Author

Chris Robinson is an Ottawa-based author who has been a director of the Ottawa International Animation Festival since 1994. A noted animation commentator, curator, and historian, Robinson has become a leading expert on Canadian and international independent animation. His books include Between Genius and Utter Illiteracy: A Story of Estonian Animation; Unsung Heroes of Animation; and the critically acclaimed Stole This from a Hockey Card: A Philosophy of Hockey, Doug Harvey, Identity and Booze.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: John Libbey Publishing (February 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0861966678
• ISBN-13: 978-0861966677
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,414,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > History > Europe > Estonia

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Chris Robinson is an Ottawa-based writer.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enthusiastically recommended for international animation cinema buffs., April 9, 2007

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This review is from: Estonian Animation: Between Genius and Utter Illiteracy (Paperback)

Estonian Animation: Between Genius & Utter Illiteracy is a one-of-a-kind, extensively researched examination of Estonia's acclaimed animation scene from the first 1930's experiments to the creation of puppet and cel animation studios during the Soviet era to Estonian animation's amazing international success during the post-Soviet era. Estonian Animation is especially noteworthy for its inclusion of the recent discovery of films by four 1960's animation pioneers previously unknown to both Estonian and international animation historians. Black-and-white as well as full color photographs and screenshots illustrate this conversational, smoothly narrated history, accessible to animation fans of all backgrounds. Enthusiastically recommended for international animation cinema buffs.