{"product_id":"winsor-mccay-by-john-canemaker-9781138578869","title":"Winsor McCay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is the only existing biography of one of America's greatest and most influential cartoonists. \u003ci\u003eWinsor McCay\u003c\/i\u003e (1867-1934) is universally acknowledged as the first master of both the comic strip and the animated cartoon. Although invented by others, both genres were developed into enduring popular art of the highest imagination through McCay's innovative genius. Included are new materials found since the previous publication of the book, such as new comic strips of \u003ci\u003eLittle Nemo in Slumberland\u003c\/i\u003e, and new sketches of \u003ci\u003eGertie the Dinosaur\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe author reviews and fully analyses McCay's achievements in print and film while examining his work in relation to his life, family, and American culture and values of the period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis painstakingly thorough biography begins with McCay's childhood in Michigan to his seat as one of the greatest of the early animators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginally published in 1987, it is now back in print in a new expanded and revised edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded are new materials found since the previous publication of the book such as new comic strips of \u003ci\u003eLittle Nemo in Slumberland\u003c\/i\u003e and new sketches of \u003ci\u003eGertie the Dinosaur\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608285855980,"sku":"9781138578869","price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138578869-winsor-mccay.jpg?v=1778194444","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/winsor-mccay-by-john-canemaker-9781138578869","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}