Tom and Jerry (Insight Editions Mini-Classics) [Hardcover]

Jerry Beck (Author)

Book Description

Series: Insight Editions Mini-Classics | Publication Date: October 14, 2008

For over 65 years, Tom and Jerry have entertained generations of cartoon viewers with their crazy game of "cat and mouse." For this odd pair the natural order is never as simple as predator and prey, and anyone who's seen this mischevious duo knows that the chase goes both ways. With some fo the most elaborate and explosive prusuits imaginable, Tom and Jerry have invented invisible paint, traveled back in time, and defied amost every law of physics. Explore and enjoy the Oscar-winning series that made Hanna-Barbera, delighted millions, and defined the word of Saturday morning cartoons.

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About the Author

Jerry Beck is the author of eleven books on animation and cinema, including Looney Tunes: The Ultimate Visual Guide, The 50 Greatest Cartoons, and the acclaimed Hanna-Barbera Treasury. He is a frequent contributor to Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide, as well as such popular magazines as Variety and Hollywood Reporter, and co-writes the popular animation blog Cartoon Brew. He lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Insight Editions (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933784628
• ISBN-13: 978-1933784625
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #853,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jerry Beck is an animation historian and cartoon producer. His over fifteen books on the subject include The Animated Movie Guide, Looney Tunes: The Ultimate Visual Guide and The 50 Greatest Cartoons. He is also co-founder/co-writer of the popular animation blog, Cartoon Brew.

Beck is a former studio exec with Nickelodeon and Disney, and is currently a consulting producer to Warner Bros., Universal and Disney for their classic animation dvd compilations. Beck has programmed retrospectives for the Annecy and Ottawa Animation Festivals, The Museum of Modern Art and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. He has taught animation history at NYU, SVA, the AFI and UCLA. He is the host/producer of the annual "Worst Cartoons Ever" screening at the Comic-Con International: San Diego.

Beck started his career in film distribution, working at MGM/UA, Orion Classics, Cannon Films and Expanded Entertainment (Tournee of Animation), before starting his own company, Streamline Pictures in 1989, the first U.S. distributor to import anime features such as Otomo's Akira and Miyazaki's Laputa: Castle In The Sky. Beck was instrumental in launching Animation Magazine, and has written for The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. Beck was also the West Coast Bureau Chief for Kidscreen magazine in 2000. He has also created, written and produced animated films for various clients. His latest animation project, Hornswiggle, recently aired on the Nicktoons Network.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Tom & Jerry, May 23, 2009

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This review is from: Tom and Jerry (Insight Editions Mini-Classics) (Hardcover)

I cannot believe that this book is as small as it is, for the price I expected something a little more substantial. I was shocked and amazed when I received it. I think your pricing is absolutely disgusting.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful History, November 9, 2008

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Tony Medeiros "Sandbox World" (Montreal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tom and Jerry (Insight Editions Mini-Classics) (Hardcover)

Jerry Beck is the foremost quintessential chronicler of animation history. He delves into the foundation of every subject,tackles and sheds some interesting light into his subjects. Animation is more than cels and paint,there is the whole human aspect of the process. He dissects the politics of animation studios to give us the human side of the funny business for children. Jerry is at again with a three new little books from Insight Editions about the history of Hanna Barbera and their most popular creations. Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, and Scooby-Doo shine for all to see. These tiny books that measure 4" x 4 ¾" and carry a full wallop of tidbit history in 48 pages. Jerry projects are always innovative when presentation is concerned and once again he does not fail to deliver. R