{"product_id":"american-funny-animal-comics-in-alberto-becattini-9798896092247","title":"American Funny Animal Comics in the 20th Century: Volume Two","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grail of Funny Animals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decades, Italian comics historian Alberto Becattini has been researching and writing about American funny animal comics. In this second volume of his two-part opus, Becattini presents the fruits of his labors, the definitive guide for funny animal fans, collectors, and historians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecattini examines the funny animal phenomenon, starting from its origins in popular and children's literature, and continuing through its appearances in newspaper comics, comic books, and comic magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll of the more famous characters are included, such as those created at Disney, Lantz, Warner Bros., MGM, and other cartoon studios, as well as the many lesser-known characters that appeared in obscure comic book titles issued by equally obscure comic book publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the writing process, and while viewing thousands of comic strips and comic pages, Becattini had many discoveries and \"epiphanies\" that let him shed light on the identities of hitherto uncredited artists and writers. While his aim has been to highlight the talent behind the comics, rather than the stories and characters themselves, he also provides in-depth coverage of virtually every funny animal comic book, illustration, and animated cartoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-have title for any serious funny animal fan!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alberto Becattini\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798896092247\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Theme Park Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d","brand":"Alberto Becattini","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48800996032767,"sku":"9798896092247","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/american-funny-animal-comics-in-alberto-becattini-9798896092247","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}