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Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History: From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids Paperback – August 27, 2024

by Greg Ehrbar (Author), Leonard Maltin (Preface), Tim Matheson (Foreword)
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Featuring the first extensive Hanna-Barbera discography ever published and over 140 photos and illustrations!

Whether it’s Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo, the Jetsons, Yogi Bear, Top Cat, Huckleberry Hound, or hundreds of others, the creations of the Hanna-Barbera studio continue to delight generations worldwide. The groundbreaking company employed thousands in the art and business of animation. Some of them were vintage-era veterans, others were up-and-coming talents, some of whom found blockbuster success at other studios. The power of the sounds that Hanna-Barbera crafted to accompany the compelling visuals was a key factor in its spectacular success. Legendary vocal performances and signature sound effects evoke countless visual images. Catchy music cues and theme songs are recalled instantly.

Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History: From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids chronicles, for the first time, the story of this entertainment phenomenon from one century to the next and reveals unexplored aspects of its artistry. Hanna-Barbera’s impact on the music industry is chief among these aspects. Author Greg Ehrbar chronicles the partnership between Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and their talented associates―and, at the same time, parallels the impact of their artistry on the recording industry. Page after page abounds with exclusive interviews, surprising facts, and previously unpublished anecdotes. Also featuring the first extensive H-B discography ever published, Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History earns its place on the go-to shelf of every animation, music, television, and film enthusiast.

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    August 27, 2024
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    7.9 x 0.9 x 9.9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1496851854
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1496851857
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Drawing on an impressive array of popular and obscure cartoons, this account benefits from Ehrbar’s meticulous research and passion for the subject. ― Publishers Weekly

Sound and music in animation is one of the most interesting but perhaps undertold stories in show business. In this remarkable book, Greg Ehrbar has gone both deep and wide, and brings the sound out from behind the scenes to stand proudly alongside the visuals. He celebrates not just the great achievements and iconic characters of Hanna-Barbera, but the voices, composers, musicians, and audio technicians who played such a huge part in their success. -- Loren Bouchard, creator of Bob’s Burgers

I’m so glad that Greg Ehrbar has done this deep dive into H-B audio history to set the often-forgotten record straight (pun intended). No one is more qualified to tell the story. -- From the preface by Leonard Maltin, film critic and author of the Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide series

Hanna-Barbera made records? Who knew? The answer: Greg Ehrbar, Hanna-Barbera historian extraordinaire who follows these lost tracks and uncovers a whole missing chapter in animation history. It’s a deep cut into the story of one of the world’s most successful animation studios. The TV soundtracks and theme songs, the spoken-word audio plays, and the rock ‘n’ roll―it’s all covered with expertise by Ehrbar. An overlooked piece of music and cartoon history―with smarter-than-the-average research and writing. Bravo! -- Jerry Beck, author of The Hanna-Barbera Treasury

What a nostalgia fest! Even cartoon fanatics will find plenty to discover within these pages―how our favorite Hanna-Barbera characters became recording stars, from the Flintstones to the Banana Splits to Josie & the Pussycats. It's all here in this thoroughly researched, fascinating history. -- Jon Burlingame, author of Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring

For years I've had a zillion and five questions about Hanna-Barbera records and now along comes Greg Ehrbar to answer all of ’em in one fell swoop and one swell book. Nobody knows more about this kind of thing than Greg, but if you read and study this must-have volume you might be tied with me for second place. -- Mark Evanier, historian and comic book and television writer

Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History is an entertaining study of one of the world’s most influential and prolific creators of character-based storytelling. Scholars and fans of Hanna-Barbera and television animation will undoubtedly find this book to be an invaluable addition to their collections. -- James Bohn, author of Music in Disney’s Animated Features: “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to “The Jungle Book”

About the Author

Greg Ehrbar is a writer/author for television, advertising, publishing, and theme parks. His credits include content for Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney marketing, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, Universal, and the Television Academy. A two-time Grammy Award nominee and Addy Award winner, he has spoken at CalArts, Stetson University, Florida Atlantic University, and the Norton Museum; appeared on CNN; and consulted for the BBC. His books include Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records (with Tim Hollis) and Inside the Whimsy-Works: My Life with Walt Disney Productions by Jimmy Johnson (coedited with Didier Ghez), both published by University Press of Mississippi. For further information, go to gregovision.net.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University Press of Mississippi (August 27, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496851854
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496851857
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.9 x 0.9 x 9.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Greg Ehrbar is a two-time Grammy nominated writer/producer whose work in books, television, radio, recordings audio and advertising has been seen by millions worldwide. He has adapted major Disney, Pixar, Hanna-Barbera, Dr. Seuss and other properties into books, graphic novels and audio. With Tim Hollis, Greg is the co-author of the acclaimed MOUSE TRACKS: THE STORY OF WALT DISNEY RECORDS and, with his lovely wife Suzanne, is the co-author of two children.

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Steven E Patterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Funtastic Book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
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If you’re a fan or even just of a certain age this book is for you! This is an incredible deep dive into an era that should never be forgotten.
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Keith D. Semmel
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for all Hanna-Barbera Fans
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
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I just finished Greg Ehrbar's book on the "Recorded History" of Hanna-Barbera and absolutely loved it! So much great information and so many discoveries! The author's passion for the subject, humor, and scholarship are evident on every page. Thanks to Mr. Ehrbar for this amazing resource! Now if you will excuse me, I gotta get busy and start tracking down some Tom and Jerry 78s.
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Noah
5.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific Read for All Hanna-Barbera Fans!
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024
Ever wanted to read a deep dive into how the voices, sound, and music of Hanna-Barbera cartoons came to be? Wanted to know why their records often used replacement voices in place of the originals? How about a discography of all Hanna-Barbera-based records? Then boy, have I got the book for you!

"Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History," written by Greg Ehrbar is a comprehensive and lovingly crafted look into the audible side of the Hanna-Barbera legacy. Even if you have only a passing interest in the subject matter, Ehrbar's writing style never ceases to be both informative and entertaining. His writing grabs your attention and only lets go when everything is said and done. He informs the reader of not only their recorded history, but how that side of the company impacted (or was impacted by) the animation side. But the very best thing about this book is that it's the type that will get you interested in the subject matter, and seek it out for yourself. After reading this, I went out of my way to listen to many of these records. I imagine many others will do the same, and that's the highest kind of praise I can sing about books like this.

Whether you're a diehard Hanna-Barbera fan or not, I cannot recommend this book enough. Fun and captivating from start to finish, it's a must-read for animation fans of all types.
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