Life Story Of Animation Pioneer Max Fleischer Hits Bookshelves
"Out of the Inkwell: Max Fleischer and the Animation Revolution"
Written by Richard Fleischer
Renowned Film Director and Son of Max Fleischer
The long awaited life story of Max Fleischer, the legendary animation pioneer who brought to the screen such characters as Betty Boop, Koko the Klown, Popeye, and Superman, has recently arrived in bookstores. The biography, "Out of the Inkwell: Max Fleischer and The Animation Revolution," is written by Fleischer's son, Richard Fleischer, director of such classic films as "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea," "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and "The Boston Strangler." The story is one of perseverance, innovation, and passion that is sure to please film aficionados and animation fans alike. The book features a forward by Leonard Maltin, and is published by the University Press of Kentucky.
"Max Fleischer was one of the great visionaries of his time," Richard Fleischer said. "My father's creations have inspired and entertained millions. I felt it was important to tell his story, which is so entertaining and touching, and has so many amazing ups and downs. With the tremendous popularity of his characters and films, his talent has been recognized and appreciated world-wide."
Out of the Inkwell: Max Fleischer and the Animation Revolution is a vivid portrait of the life and world of a man who shaped the look of cartoon animation and became a major player in the development of Hollywood entertainment. Also interested in technical innovation, Fleischer invented the Rotoscope - a device that helped track live action and allowed his cartoons to revolutionize the way animated characters appeared and moved on-screen. His technology is still used today.
Max Fleischer's story is also one of a creative genius struggling to fit in with the changing culture of golden age cinema. For years he was considered the only real rival to Walt Disney in the world of animation. Out of the Inkwell captures the twists and turns, the triumphs and disappointments, and most of all the breathless energy of a life vibrantly lived in the world of animation magic.
Out of the Inkwell is available in bookstores and on Amazon.com.
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