About the Author
Jerry Beck, is a noted animation historian who has written numerous articles and books on the subject Beck has also been an animation industry executive and cartoon producer. He wrote and produced two acclaimed Toonheads specials for Cartoon Network and has also used his expertise to compile show more classic animation DVDs for many major studios. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Marea Boylan show less
Works by Jerry Beck
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons (1989) 190 copies, 1 review
Outlaw Animation: Cutting-Edge Cartoons from the Spike and Mike Festivals (2003) 47 copies, 1 review
The Hanna-Barbera Treasury: Rare Art and Mementos from Your Favorite Cartoon Classics (2007) 44 copies
Popeye: The Sailor Man (75th Anniversary Collectors Edition) (2004) — Commentary — 5 copies, 1 review
Tinker Bell 2 copies
Jerry Beck: Jerry rigged 1 copy
Associated Works
Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons (1980) — Resaerch Associate — 282 copies, 3 reviews
Harvey Comics Classics, Vol. 1: Casper the Friendly Ghost (2007) — Introduction — 45 copies, 2 reviews
Harvey Comics Classics, Vol. 2: Richie Rich the Poor Little Rich Boy (2007) — Introduction — 35 copies, 1 review
Harvey Comics Classics, Vol. 3: Hot Stuff the Litte Devil (2008) — Introduction — 30 copies, 1 review
Harvey Comics Classics, Vol. 5: The Harvey Girls: Little Audrey, Little Dot & Little Lotta (2009) — Introduction — 21 copies, 1 review
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Beck, Jerry
- Birthdate
- 1955-02-09
- Gender
- male
- Education
- School of Visual Arts
- Occupations
- historian (animation)
- Organizations
- International Animated Film Society
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- New York, New York, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- New York, USA
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Reviews
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons by Jerry Beck
Being a chronological listing of Warner Brothers cartoons from the Golden and Silver ages, surely America's favorite cartoons at this point. This book was long-needed and its only flaws are that it could be easier to use and could use a little more critical voice. Cartoons are very difficult to remember by title, so it takes a while to find a cartoon unless you're watching it at the time; a wider variety of thematic approaches could make this easier. The author also could be clearer and show more provide more detail about the studio's slow descent into limited animation through the fifties and sixties. show less
looks sweet enough for my wishlist.
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- Popularity
- #24,099
- Rating
- 4.0
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