Books like A New History of Animation by Maureen Furniss

A New History of Animation offers an exhaustive survey of the medium’s development worldwide, beginning with early cinema and the founding of the industry, and moving through the rise of major studios, wartime animation, and the emergence of animation as modern art. The text then examines key techniques such as stop‑motion and computer‑generated imagery, before exploring animation’s expansion into advertising, television, and video games. It includes in‑depth coverage of regional traditions, particularly Eastern European and Japanese animation, and presents international short films as pivotal artistic expressions. Designed for teachers in trade schools and universities, the book provides clear explanations of technical concepts and is suitable for any reader interested in the story of animation’s continuing evolution.

First publish date: 2016