Cartoon Vision

I've been looking forward to getting this book for months. It showed up today and I was eager to get the package open to start seeing all the glorious art from the UPA era.To say I was disappointed in my first impression is an under statement.Evidently in my haste to order this book I failed to read the description if it revealed this is a novel and not an "Art Of" book. Meaning - the treasure trove of illustrations and studies of the classic UPA era designs are NOT in this book. There are a few spot illustrations, but that's all.Unfortunately, if you were also hoping to refer to this book as a reference of sorts for UPA art - that it is not.I'm sure the author has done a fine job of researching and writing about the UPA studio, and I'll eventually sit down to read it at which time I may upgrade the review rating. However at present - 3 stars is generous considering I really was expecting an Art Book.IF your goal is finding a good reference book for UPA style art I recommend "Cartoon Modern", "Mr. Product" or "Ad Boy". I have all of those books and they are wonderful.

More words than necessary to make a point. Repetitive and boring. In my opinion it seems like a student thesis that needs to be thick and not substantial. In my opinion it is written without any heart or passion.For a book about the UPA style and history refer to the book, "When Magoo Flew: The Rise and Fall of Animation Studio UPA". https://www.amazon.com/When-Magoo-Flew-Animation-Studio/dp/0819569143

A well researched and in depth book that is well worth the read. Best for those interested in cartoons in postwar America, and specifically UPA which had a shocking effect on the cartoon industry.