Film historian Leonard Maltin recreates a whole era of Hollywood cartoons, from Betty Boop to Spielberg's "An American Tail". It also brings the reader up to date on the modern work of Walt Disney and the Warner Bros studio, plus new developments in animation. "Informative and delightful … wonderful personal observations … Maltin has presented a history both readable and captivating."
—The Hollywood Reporter

"Lovingly detailed … wonderfully written … an excellent book."
—New York Times Book Review

"The most complete history of animation available."
—Los Angeles Times

"Maltin is an impressive archivist and a lively chronicler."
—Publisher's Weekly