This is the story of the partnership of Hanna and Barbera. The book contains chapters devoted to five classic shows, including The Flintstones, Yogi Bear and Top Cat. Plus sections on the studio and artists, writers, directors and the voices that created some of the world's favourite characters.
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Michael Mallory leads multiple creative lives. In fiction he is best known as the creator of "Amelia Watson," the second wife of Dr. John H. Watson (Sherlock Holmes' friend and "Boswell"), and the eleven-year-old detective "Scotty," whose adventures appear regularly on the Los Angeles Times Reading Room Page. A recognized authority on 20th century pop culture, he is the author of several nonfiction books, including "Universal Studios Monsters: A Legacy of Horror," "X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe," and "Iwao Takamoto: My Life With a Thousand Characters," which Mike co-wrote with the late animation legend Iwao Takamoto. He has published over one-hundred short stories and more than 400 magazine and newspaper articles. In addition, Mike is a frequent public speaker, a former newscaster, and over the years has been known to take on an acting role or two.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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The Best Hanna and Barbera Book Ever!,
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If you are a Hanna and Barbera fan then you simple MUST have this book. All the info on The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby Doo and more from the oldest to the newest cartoons. I just loved this book from cover to cover including all the artwork that is available. You will feel just like a kid again when you open this book. Enjoy.
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A great guide for cartoonophiles!,
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This book is cool! Tons of information about the background of Hanna-Barbera Cartoons! Episode guides of The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo, Top Cat, and Jonny Quest! A must-have for all Hanna-Barbera fans!
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Hanna-Barbera Cartoons,
This review is from: Hanna-Barbera Cartoons (Hardcover)
If you enjoy cartoons and the history behind the characters and the creators, you will enjoy this book. Highly recommend, good quality, a bit expensive but worth it.
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If laughter is truly the best medicine, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera have done more for the national health than the Mayo brothers. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Yogi Bear, Bill Hanna, Top Cat, Boo Boo, Joe Barbera, Ranger Smith, Huckleberry Hound, Johnny Bravo, Jonny Quest, Quick Draw, Cartoon Network, Don Messick, Space Ghost, Daws Butler, Dexter's Laboratory, Jellystone Park, Choo Choo, Officer Dibble, Mel Blanc, New York, Penelope Pitstop, Stupid Dogs, Dee Dee, The Herculoids, Warner Bros New!
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If laughter is truly the best medicine, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera have done more for the national health than the Mayo brothers. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Yogi Bear, Bill Hanna, Top Cat, Boo Boo, Joe Barbera, Ranger Smith, Huckleberry Hound, Johnny Bravo, Jonny Quest, Quick Draw, Cartoon Network, Don Messick, Space Ghost, Daws Butler, Dexter's Laboratory, Jellystone Park, Choo Choo, Officer Dibble, Mel Blanc, New York, Penelope Pitstop, Stupid Dogs, Dee Dee, The Herculoids, Warner Bros New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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