THE TECHNIQUE OF FILM ANIMATION

London: Focal Press, 1959. 347pp., paginated, b/white halftone plate sections (including fold-out), plus line-drawings and tables within text. Book clean and square. Gilt titles over mildly chipped and bumped black cloth boards. A tiny, original seller's sticker affixed to front pastedown, else textblock unmarked. No dustjacket. Written primarily for all those working, or intending to work, in animation - both professionals and amateurs, and others interested in the film as art . . . not a textbook on 'how to do it', but an account of 'how it is done'. Contents include: Prelims., Foreword, Introduction, Part 1/ Factors Governing Animation. 2/ Uses of Animation. 3/ Cartoon Animation. 4/ Other Forms of Animation. Conclusion, Appendix, Index. Book weight approx. 670g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First U.K... Hardcover. Very Good.