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What is the story of Looney Tunes? / by Steve Korté ; illustrated by John Hinderliter.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: What is--? (Penguin Workshop (Firm))Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020]Description: 106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781524788377
  • 1524788376
  • 9781524788360
  • 1524788368
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
What is the story of Looney Tunes? -- Drawings that move -- Launching Looney Tunes -- "Th-th-that's all, folks!" -- A very Daffy Duck -- "What's up, doc?" -- New arrivals -- "Beep! Beep!" -- The best of the best -- TV stars -- Loonier than ever -- Timeline.
Summary: "In the 1930s, Warner Brothers studios introduced the world to the Looney Tunes. A witty rabbit named Bugs, a stuttering pig named Porky, and an erratic duck named Daffy are just some of the characters that have left audiences hysterically laughing for almost a century. The animated short films, starring some of the most iconic cartoon characters in history, went on to have a second, long life on television. In this book, author Steve Korte details how these toons were imagined, which talented folks were tasked with animating and voicing them, the success the shows and films have garnered over the years, and what lies ahead for Bugs and the gang"-- Provided by publisher.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 791.4334 K85 Available 33111009731700
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 791.4334 K85 Available 33111009534047
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 791.4334 K85 Available 33111007831577
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.

If you're a fan of Acme anvils and know that the question "What's up, Doc?" needs no answer, this history of the cartoon favorites Looney Tunes is for you!

In the 1930s, Warner Brothers studios introduced the world to the Looney Tunes. A witty rabbit named Bugs, a stuttering pig named Porky, and an erratic duck named Daffy are just some of the characters that have left audiences hysterically laughing for almost a century. These animated short films, starring some of the most iconic cartoon characters in history, went on to have a second, long life on television.

In this book, author Steve Korte details how these toons were imagined, which talented folks were tasked with animating and voicing them, the success the shows and films have garnered over the years, and what lies ahead for Bugs and the gang.

"An official Who HQ book"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 106).

What is the story of Looney Tunes? -- Drawings that move -- Launching Looney Tunes -- "Th-th-that's all, folks!" -- A very Daffy Duck -- "What's up, doc?" -- New arrivals -- "Beep! Beep!" -- The best of the best -- TV stars -- Loonier than ever -- Timeline.

"In the 1930s, Warner Brothers studios introduced the world to the Looney Tunes. A witty rabbit named Bugs, a stuttering pig named Porky, and an erratic duck named Daffy are just some of the characters that have left audiences hysterically laughing for almost a century. The animated short films, starring some of the most iconic cartoon characters in history, went on to have a second, long life on television. In this book, author Steve Korte details how these toons were imagined, which talented folks were tasked with animating and voicing them, the success the shows and films have garnered over the years, and what lies ahead for Bugs and the gang"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages: 8-12 Penguin Workshop.

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