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Author
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"[This book] explores the best-of-the-best cartoon characters from the 1920s to the 21st century. Casting a wide net, it includes characters both serious and humorous, and ranging from silly to malevolent. But all the greats gracing this book are sure to trigger nostalgic memories of carefree Saturday mornings or after-school hours with family and friends in front of the TV set"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
The first book to take fans behind the scenes of Finn the Human's and Jake the Dog's adventures in the post-apocalyptic, magical land of Ooo. Packed to the seams with concept art and storyboards, this ... illustrated tome offers an all-access pass into the Emmy Award-winning show team's creative process, [tracing] series creator Pendleton Ward's early influences and work, then [revealing] how the writers, storyboarders, animators, and voice actors...
3) Mister O
Author
Publisher
Lauren Blakely
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Her pleasure is my super power...Making a woman feel 'oh-god-that's-good' is the name of the game, and if a man can't get the job done, he should get the hell out of the bedroom. I'm talking toe-curling, mind-blowing, sheet-grabbing ecstasy. Like I provide every time. I suppose that makes me a superhero of pleasure and my mission is to always deliver for the ladies. And then I'm thrown for a loop when a certain woman asks me to teach her everything...
Author
Publisher
Dark Horse Books, a division of Dark Horse Comics
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Writer Ken Plume sits down with series creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer to have a conversation about the art and creation of every single episode through season 6 and much more. From the earliest sketches of Hank and Dan scribbled in a notebook to pitching the series to Adult Swim, learning the ins and outs of animation, character designs for each season, storyboards, painted backgrounds, and behind-the-scenes recollections of how the show...
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Netflix's BoJack Horseman has quickly become one of the most critically acclaimed animated comedy series in recent memory. Set in an off-kilter, cynically spun rendering of modern-day Hollywood, the show follows washed-up horse actor BoJack Horseman (voiced by Will Arnett) as he attempts to turn his life around. This is the official behind-the-scenes companion to this cult-hit series. Part oral history sourced from original interviews with the show's...
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Become an anime and manga expert with this must-have, 100% unofficial guide! Chock full of cool info, anime and manga fans will not want to miss out! From One Piece to Sailor Moon, Haikyuu to Spy x Family, the Anime and Manga Mega Handbook has everything you need to know about amazing anime and manga! Full of recaps, character backgrounds, plot theories, backstory, trivia, and much, much more, this MEGA guide has everything fans need to stay in...
Author
Publisher
Dey St. an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"On the twentieth anniversary of the seven-time Emmy Award-winning Fox animated television series comes Inside Family Guy: An Illustrated History, a fully illustrated, full-color visual guide honoring its reign-from storyboards to character sketches to script excerpts to cast and crew interviews-and giving fans exclusive access behind the scenes. This comprehensive guide is an essential collector's item for the millions and millions of Family Guy...
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Calling all Nickelodeon fans! Calling all Nickelodeon fans! All-new comics featuring Nickelodeon's craziest characters are here! Join the Breadwinners, Sanjay and Craig, Harvey Beaks, Pig, Goat, Banana, Cricket, and the residents of The Loud House as they cause all sorts of Pandemonium in true Nickelodeon style!"--
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Unlock the Mystery Machine's top-secret database with the official Scooby-Doo! Encyclopedia. Access in-depth character profiles, history, and stats of Mystery Inc. and their 200+ villains and friends. Jam-packed with detailed diagrams, never-before-seen illustrations, and episode breakdowns, this encyclopedia is perfect for Scooby fans of all ages, from meddling kids to adult." -- page [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Nothing mysterious about it! Learn all about how Scooby and his friends took over Saturday mornings--and then the world--in this debut title in the What Is the Story Of? series. Most kids are familiar with the always-hungry, scaredy-cat Great Dane called Scooby-Doo and his true-blue friends of Mystery Inc. But how did Scooby and the gang make it onto the silver screen? Author M. D. Payne...
Author
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans celebrate their okatu spirit by sharing the history of anime and manga while giving young readers advice on how to explore and interact with this fandom. Whether they're watching anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll or bringing home stacks of manga from the library or bookstore, there is no denying that young fans need a guidebook to help them navigate this geeky space. Written by anime and manga...
Author
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
From 1983 to 1986, He-Man and his twin sister She-Ra entranced a generation of boys and girls all around the word with their animated adventures, offering not only cartoon excitement, but also important moral guidance. Now, Dark Horse Books is proud to present the first ever official companion to the classic series, featuring over 500 pages of fascinating story synopses, animation process and trivia for every single episode of He-Man and the Masters...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In the 1930s, Warner Brothers studios introduced the world to the Looney Tunes. A witty rabbit named Bugs, a stuttering pig named Porky, and an erratic duck named Daffy are just some of the characters that have left audiences hysterically laughing for almost a century. The animated short films, starring some of the most iconic cartoon characters in history, went on to have a second, long life on television. In this book, author Steve Korte details...
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