Twice the First

Twice the First Quirino Cristiani and the Animated Feature Film - Focus Animation

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Publisher's Synopsis

Giannalberto Bendazzi brings to light some of the lost relics of animation history with his new book, Twice the First: Quirino Cristiani and the Animated Feature Film. Unlike other works, however, Bendazzi focuses on the growth of animation in non-western countries. This book particularly emphasizes the contributions of Quirino Cristiani and how his work influenced other animators. Bendazzi provides in-depth coverage about Cristiani's life, both professionally and personally. Twice the First takes the reader on an exciting journey through the historical development of animation through the eyes of Quirino Cristiani.

Key Features

  • A look back at the modest beginnings of feature film animation.
  • An exciting account of some facts never before revealed in the history and development of animated film
  • Among the fascinating information the reader can learn from this book, is that not all the action in cinematography took place in North America and Western Europe
  • This book provides an important service in documenting the early period of animation and filling in the gaps in the history of the development of animation.
  • Book information

    ISBN: 9781138554467
    Publisher: CRC Press
    Imprint: CRC Press
    Pub date:
    DEWEY: 791.430233092
    DEWEY edition: 23
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 171
    Weight: 340g
    Height: 146mm
    Width: 225mm
    Spine width: 17mm