Cartoon Research Books by Kevin Scott Collier

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Winsor McCay's The Sinking of The Alpena

By Kevin Scott Collier

30 pages / Paperback / $8.95

Cartoon Research presents "Winsor McCay's The Sinking of The Alpena." The story behind pioneering animator and cartoonist Winsor McCay's first commercial illustration, created at age 13 on his classroom blackboard, in Spring Lake, Michigan. Exclusive photograph of the 1880 McCay illustration of the passenger steamer The Alpena, which went down in Lake Michigan, taking all 80 aboard with her. Features a forensic examination of the 1870 census, concluding McCay was born in 1867. A biography of the man he was named after, and his connection to The Alpena. Was Little Nemo inspired by a McCay classmate? Additional exclusive photos include McCay's school and his childhood home.

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The Amazing Transformations of Tom Terrific

By Kevin Scott Collier

80 pages / Paperback / $8.95

Cartoon Research presents "The Amazing Transformations of Tom Terrific." Pioneering animator and Tom Terrific creator, Gene Deitch, shares exclusive, behind-the-scenes stories of his days at Terrytoons, the origin and history of the character, and rare images from his personal Tom Terrific collection in this fun and informative book. Included is the complete 26 episode guide, lyrics to the program's theme songs, a directory with illustrations of Tom's amazing 129 transformations, and details concerning the comic book series, coloring books, and story book publications. Special biography of Lionel G. Wilson, the voice of the cartoon series. Plus, over 200 art images/photographs packed between colorful covers illustrated by Gene Deitch.

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Dreamy Dud: Wallace A. Carlson's Animation Classic

By Kevin Scott Collier, commentary by Tommy José Stathes

40 pages / Paperback / $5.95

Cartoon Research presents “Dreamy Dud: Wallace A. Carlson's Animation Classic.” A little book with big impact, “Dreamy Dud” features the work of Wallace A. Carlson, a cartoon film pioneer. The book includes the artist's biography, index to his “Dreamy Dud” cartoon series, an article written by Carlson explaining the early animation process, and special commentary by cartoon film historian Tommy José Stathes. There are also many photographs and screenshots from Carlson's cartoons. Visit cartoonresearch.com to learn more about the history of animation.

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