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The 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons Re-release
by Jerry Beck, Leonard Maltin
Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2020 by Insight Editions
ISBN-13: 978-1-64722-137-9, ISBN: 1-64722-137-4

"Celebrate the best of Looney Tunes cartoons, just in time for Bugs Bunny’s 80th birthday!In a world of rascally rabbits, megalomaniacal ducks, and stuttering pigs, what defines greatness? This question was posed to thousands of cartoon fans, historians, and animators to create The 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons, the definitive Looney Tunes collection. Jerry Beck and the Cartoon Brew team of animation experts reveal the amusing anecd ..."

The SpongeBob SquarePants Experience
A Deep Dive into the World of Bikini Bottom
by Jerry Beck, Tom Kenny, Russell Hicks
Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2013 by Insight Editions
ISBN-13: 978-1-60887-184-1, ISBN: 1-60887-184-3

"This lavish coffee table book delivers an eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at the creation of SpongeBob and all the hard work and creativity that have gone into making him one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time. Featuring in-depth interviews with the cast and crew who bring Bikini Bottom to life, "The SpongeBob SquarePants Experience" will also include a treasure trove of SpongeBob concept artwork and other rare and re ..."

The Art of Mr. Peabody & Sherman
(Dreamworks)
by Jerry Beck, Rob Beck Minkoff, Tiffany Ward, Beck/Ward/Mink
Hardcover, 156 Pages, Published 2014 by Titan Books
Import, International Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-78329-199-1, ISBN: 1-78329-199-0

"Mr. Peabody & Sherman is DreamWorks Animations comedy about a dog and his boy. Mr. Peabody who invents the WABAC, a time-travelling machine that he and his adopted boy Sherman use to explore history. The imaginative spirit is captured here from beginning to end as the DreamWorks team offer fascinating insights on how the vision developed. Concept art, character backgrounds, design inspiration, and behind-the-scenes information in this b ..."

The Art of DreamWorks Mr. Peabody & Sherman(1st Edition)
by Jerry Beck, Ty Burrell, Tiffany Ward, Rob Minkoff
Paperback, 156 Pages, Published 2014 by Pocket Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-60887-258-9, ISBN: 1-60887-258-0

"Make way for "Mr. Peabody and Sherman, " DreamWorks Animation's new comedy about a dog and his boy. Yes, you heard right -- Mr. Peabody's IQ is so high, this dog is actually the world's smartest person! So smart that he's even invented the WABAC, a time-traveling machine that he and his pet boy Sherman use to explore the world throughout the ages. Based on the beloved 1960s cartoon, "Mr. Peabody and Sherman" is a role-reversal reinventi ..."

All's Well That Ends . . .
by Jerry Beck
Paperback, 500 Pages, Published 2002 by Xlibris Corporation
ISBN-13: 978-1-4010-3264-7, ISBN: 1-4010-3264-8

The Animated Movie Guide(1st Edition)
by Jerry Beck, Martin Goodman, Andrew Leal, W. R. Miller, Fred Patten
Paperback, 384 Pages, Published 2005 by Chicago Review Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-55652-591-9, ISBN: 1-55652-591-5

"Going beyond the box-office hits of Disney and Dreamworks, this guide to every animated movie ever released in the United States covers more than 300 films over the course of nearly 80 years of film history. Well-known films such as Finding Nemo and Shrek are profiled and hundreds of other films, many of them rarely discussed, are analyzed, compared, and catalogued. The origin of the genre and what it takes to make a great animated feat ..."

I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat(1st Edition)
Fifty Years of Sylvester and Tweety
by Jerry Beck, Shalom Auslander
Hardcover, 155 Pages, Published 1991 by Henry Holt & Co
ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-1644-4, ISBN: 0-8050-1644-9

"Tweety and Sylvester--America's favorite Saturday morning duo and matinee film idols for several generations of children--are 50 years old. This splendidly illustrated, no-holds-barred biography is an inside account of their first half century. Includes over 300 stop-action scenes in full color."

Long Title
Looking for the Good Times; Examining the Monkees' Songs, One by One (hardback)
by Michael A. Ventrella, Mark Arnold, Jerry Beck
Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2017 by Bearmanor Media
ISBN-13: 978-1-62933-176-8, ISBN: 1-62933-176-7

"“Here we come. Walking down the street. We get the funniest looks from everyone we meet. Hey, hey, we’re The Monkees!”The idea of creating a tv series about a wacky rock group similar to The Beatles had been unsuccessfully kicked around Universal Pictures and Columbia Pictures since 1962, but by 1965, The Beatles were on their second tour, and their Help! album, single, and tour created a popularity wave called Beatlemania. The enormous ..."

Living Life inside the Lines(Updated)
Tales from the Golden Age of Animation
by Martha Sigall, Jerry Beck
Paperback, 245 Pages, Published 2005 by University Press Of Mississippi
ISBN-13: 978-1-57806-749-7, ISBN: 1-57806-749-9

"Martha Sigall worked with all the classic cartoon characters-Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tom & Jerry, Droopy Dawg, Beany & Cecil, Tweety, and Porky Pig-and the madcap artists who created them-Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Bob Clampett, Frank Tashlin, Friz Freleng, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, Bill Melendez, and Ben (Bugs) Hardaway. As a teenager Sigall became an apprentice painter working in the Golden Age of Hollywood at the Leon Schlesing ..."

Onto Umm . . .
by Jerry Beck, Josephine Fatima Martins
Paperback, 94 Pages, Published 2018 by A-Star Publications
ISBN-13: 978-0-9858935-6-9, ISBN: 0-9858935-6-7

"Imagine A Highway Paved With 3-Line Poems Leading You To Ghost TownsImagine Poems Being Projected Onto Clouds Full Of Lightening And ThunderImagine Poems On The Soles Of Your Shoes Inspiring People To Follow Your FootstepsThis Is The Place Of Possibility Where Onto Umm Enters The Glorious Gateway Into The Creative Revolution Enjoy the public art poetry by nationally recognized artist, educator, and community activist Jerry Beck in this ..."

Felix the Cat Paintings(1st Edition)
by Craig Yoe, Mark Evanier, Jerry Beck, David Gerstein, Paul Castiglia, Don Oriolo, Rod Ollerenshaw
Hardcover, 168 Pages, Published 2014 by Idw Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1-61377-839-5, ISBN: 1-61377-839-2

"* The multi-talented Don Oriolo has brought us Felix The Cat's adventures through movies, television, comic books, merchandising, and song. The wonderful book Felix The Cat Paintings collects art by Don Oriolo - paintings that are colorful, imaginative, and a fitting tribute to his muse, the World's Most Famous Cat, Felix! * Featuring a Foreword by Craig Yoe, with essays from cartoon aficionados Jerry Beck, Mark Evanier, David Gerstein ..."

Outlaw Animation(1st Edition)
Cutting-Edge Cartoons from the Spike and Mike Festivals
by Jerry Beck, Todd Mcfarlane
Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2003 by Harry N. Abrams
ISBN-13: 978-0-8109-9151-4, ISBN: 0-8109-9151-9

"The annual Spike & Mike Festival of Animation is the leading venue for the underground animation movement and has helped launch the careers of talents such as Nick Park and Peter Lord of Aardman ("Wallace & Gromit", "Chicken Run"), John Lasseter ("Toy Story", "Monsters, Inc"), Craig McCracken ("Powerpuff Girls") Mike Judge ("Beavis and Butt-head") and many other cutting-edge filmmakers. In this survey of the festival's influential work, ..."

"I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat"(Reprint)
Fifty Years of Sylvester and Tweety
by Jerry Beck
Paperback, 88 Pages, Published 1994 by Henry Holt & Co (P)
ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-3590-2, ISBN: 0-8050-3590-7

"Now in paperback, this gloriously illustrated edition commemorates Tweety and Sylvester's 50th anniversary. Straight from the Warner Bros. archives, here is a complete look at every one of the famous cartoon characters' appearances together. More than 300 stop-action scenes, brilliant cels, and film-frame art bring this jubilant cartoon treasury alive."

Sources of World Societies, Volume 1
To 1600 (Paperback)
by Patricia Buckley Ebrey, Roger B. Beck, Jerry Davila, Clare Haru Crowston, John P. Mckay
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2020 by Bedford/St. Martin's
ISBN-13: 978-1-319-29743-5, ISBN: 1-319-29743-9

The Flintstones
The Official Guide to the Cartoon Classic
by Jerry Beck
Hardcover, 80 Pages, Published 2011 by Running Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-7624-4083-2, ISBN: 0-7624-4083-X

""The Flintstones: The Official Guide to the Cartoon Classic" is a fun and fact-filled guide to all things Bedrock! Officially licensed from Warner Bros., it includes everything you need to know about your favorite characters, pets, memorable moments, and funny gadgets from the Stone Age. A tribute to "The Flintstones'" ongoing popularity and its status as a beloved brand in American popular culture, this book will inform, entertain, and ..."

Harvey Comics Classics Volume 4(1st Edition)
Baby Huey (Harvey Classics Library) (v. 4)
by Jerry Beck, Leslie Cabarga, Leslie Carbarga, Side Jacobson
Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2008 by Dark Horse Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-59307-977-2, ISBN: 1-59307-977-X

""That's some duck" for adventure, fun, misunderstandings, and victories aplenty! Oversized, oblivious, and oh-so good-natured duckling Baby Huey first delighted audiences in 1949 when he appeared in the pages of Casper the Friendly Ghost, but quickly lumbered his way into the bigger world of cartoons and his own comic-book series! Join Baby Huey, his lovingly baffled parents, and his duckling pals in this jumbo collection of classic sto ..."

Richie Rich(1st Edition)
The Poor Little Rich Boy (Harvey Comics Classics, Vol. 2 )
by Jerry Beck, Leslie Cabarga, Sid Jacobsen, Warren Kremer, Steve Muffatti, Ernie Colon, Dark Horse Comics
Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2007 by Dark Horse
ISBN-13: 978-1-59307-848-5, ISBN: 1-59307-848-X

"Move over Uncle Scrooge! The richest character in comic book history is about to get his due. Harvey Comics' original creation Richie Rich, the Poor Little Rich Boy, represented the fantasies of every comic book-loving kid growing up in the 1960s and 70s. Now, Dark Horse is delighted to present the ultimate tribute to the boy who has everything - and we mean everything! This mega compilation of the essential Richie collects his earliest ..."

Pink Panther(1st Edition)
The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Cat in Town!
by Jerry Beck, Dk Publishing
Hardcover, 144 Pages, Published 2005 by Dk
ISBN-13: 978-0-7566-1033-3, ISBN: 0-7566-1033-8

"... Cinematngraphy: Philip H. Latbrtop Editor: Ralph E. Winters Art Direction: Fernando Catrere Costume Design: Yves Saint- Laurent Special Effecrs: Lee Xavitz Song: "It Had Better Be Tonighr" (lyrics: [ohnny Mercer, Franco Migliacci; music: Henry Mancini) Animators (title animation): David H. DePatie. Friz Freleng Running time: 113 minures, Cast: David Niven (Sir Chatles Litton); Peter Sellers ( Inspector Jacques Clouseau); Claudia ..."

Looney Tunes(1st Edition)
The Ultimate Visual Guide
by Jerry Beck, Dorling Kindersley
Hardcover, 144 Pages, Published 2003 by Dk Children
ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-9758-1, ISBN: 0-7894-9758-1

"Featuring all the favorite Looney Tunes characters, from Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote, this is the first visual history of the groundbreaking animated classics. Gathered from the Warner Bros. archives with illustrations by Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, and Mel Blanc, the film stills, sketches, story boards, and more in the Looney Tunes Ultimate Visual Guide are sure to enthrall cartoon fans both young and old."

Looney Tunes
The Ultimate Visual Guide
by Jerry Beck
Hardcover, 144 Pages, Published 2003 by Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-0-7513-2846-2, ISBN: 0-7513-2846-4

""Ultimate Looney Tunes" provides a complete visual history of Warner's iconic cartoon characters. It features all the world-famous Looney Tunes stars - Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Pie, Sylvester and many more - as well as their creators: Chuck Jones, Tex Avery and Mel Blanc. It also contains over 500 illustrations from the Warner Brothers archives, including many previously unseen storyboards, original sketches and film stills."

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