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Animation in Austria: An Almost Invisible Art (European Animation)
by: Florian Schmidlechner (Author)
Edition: 1st
Publication Date: 2025-05-23
Language: English
Print Length: 316 pages
ISBN-10: 1032541482
ISBN-13: 9781032541488
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive account of Austrian animation history, as well as an analysis of the current state of the industry in competition with American and cheaper international products in the face of dwindling budgets.The book outlines the history of Austrian animated film from the actual beginnings at the time of the First World War. It looks at the reconstruction of the animation industry during the 1950s and 60s and covers experimental animation from the 1970s onwards. The final part of the book explores modern Austrian animation and looks ahead to the future of animation production within the country.This book will be of great interest to academics, students, and professionals working and researching in the field of animation.
Editorial Reviews
This book provides a comprehensive account of Austrian animation history, as well as an analysis of the current state of the industry in competition with American and cheaper international products in the face of dwindling budgets.The book outlines the history of Austrian animated film from the actual beginnings at the time of the First World War. It looks at the reconstruction of the animation industry during the 1950s and 60s and covers experimental animation from the 1970s onwards. The final part of the book explores modern Austrian animation and looks ahead to the future of animation production within the country.This book will be of great interest to academics, students, and professionals working and researching in the field of animation.
