{"title":"Jez Stewart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJez Stewart\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of animation and visual culture. His works illuminate the history and artistry behind some of Britain's most beloved animated creations, blending engaging narrative with rich cultural context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Stewart's detailed approach to storytelling, revealing the creative processes and historical significance that define British animation. His writing invites both enthusiasts and newcomers to discover the vibrant legacy of this unique art form.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-story-of-british-animation-by-jez-stewart-9781911239659","title":"The Story of British Animation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eSight \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/em\u003e Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJez Stewart charts the course of this extraordinarily fertile area of British film from early experiments with stop-motion and the flourishing of animated drawings during WWI. He reveals how the rockier interwar period set the shape of the industry in enduring ways, and how creatives like Len Lye and Lotte Reiniger brought art to advertising and sponsored films, building a foundation for such distinctive talents as Bob Godfrey, Alison De Vere and George Dunning to unleash their independent visions in the age of commercial TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStewart highlights the integral role of women in the industry, the crucial boost delivered by the arrival of Channel 4, the emergence of online animation and much more. The book features ‘close-up’ analyses of key animators such as Lancelot Speed and Richard Williams, as well as more thematic takes on art, politics and music. It builds a framework for better appreciating Britain’s landmark contributions to the art of animation, including Halas and Batchelor’s \u003cem\u003eAnimal Farm\u003c\/em\u003e (1954), Dunning’s \u003cem\u003eYellow Submarine\u003c\/em\u003e (1968) and the creations of Aardman Animations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600425599212,"sku":"9781911239659","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781911239659-the-story-of-british-animation.jpg?v=1777988501"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jez-stewart.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}