Forbidden Animation: Censored Cartoons and Blacklisted Animators in America

Karl F. Cohen

Language: English

Publisher: McFarland

Published: Mar 14, 1998

Description:

A history of censorship in the animation industry.

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Review

"a masterful job...a welcome addition to the current literature in the field of animation" -- Society for Animation Studies Newsletter

"a pioneering effort that will stand the test of time.... Recommended highly for all types of audiences" -- Choice

"an interesting study...sheds new light on some little known episodes...a valuable addition to your animation library" -- The Pegboard

"chronicles the perpetuation of racial stereotypes and the studios' efforts to stop producing such animation. Recommended for film collections and the larger reference sections" -- Public Library Quarterly

"detailed career overview" -- Film Review

"investigates the subjects of racist imagery, blacklisting and so-called 'uncensored' adult-oriented animation-and how studios have responded to censorship pressures" -- Animation Journal

"thorough, informative and wholly entertaining" -- Film Arts Foundation

"very accessible and interesting" -- Anymator

"well researched...an interesting view of the industry" -- Film & History

About the Author

Karl F. Cohen teaches animation history classes at San Francisco State University and is also an independent film distributor.