Review
"Andy Mangels brings his customary wit and brevity to this encyclopedic overview of animation currently available on DVD. I found it particularly useful for its attention paid to obscurities and non-manga international releases, along with its information on how to acquire these treasures. Excellent work." - Brad Rader, Emmy Award-winning animation director of Spawn, Batman: Animated Series
Book Description
This comprehensive guide lists 1,500+ animated films on DVD, everything from early-20th-century works to Disney, Warner Bros., and cutting-edge digital CGI. Included are foreign films, major hits like Batman, The Hobbit, and Shrek, and hundreds of Japanese anime releases, plus a separate section on mature-themed material like Fritz the Cat and Heavy Metal. Entries include storylines, reviews, history, key personnel, and ratings, plus details on DVD-only materials like storyboards, Easter eggs, and production shorts. Full indexes, a bibliography, and retailer/publisher listings make this an invaluable resource for film buffs, parents, and libraries. Fully illustrated with DVD covers.
Andy Mangels is a bestselling entertainment author (Star Wars, Star Trek, Beyond Mulder & Scully) who lives in Portland, Oregon.
About the author
Andy Mangels writes extensively for popular media like Hollywood Reporter, Cinescape, SFX, Anime Invasion, and The Advocate. He has written licensed material for Lucasfilm and New Line Cinema and produced comic book work for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and others. He edited the Gay Comics Anthology for eight years and is the author of several best-selling movie/TV tie-in books, including Star Wars: The Essential Guide. He lives in Portland, OR.
