Looking for an encyclopedia

[harleyquinn]

I was looking for an encyclopedia of sorts that catalogs the merrie melodies/looney tune cartoons; one that talks about episodes, characters, directors, ect. I've heard of a book called "Merrie Melodies & Looney Tunes: A critcal Histroy of Warner Brothers Cartoons" by barry Putterman. Are there any others?

;)

[Matt]

I think what you're looking for is Jerry Beck and Will Friedwald's "Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons." The authors had access to the Warner Bros. archives, and it lists every cartoon with a complete synopsis (including most if not all of the gags) and credits. I was in the bookstore today and saw it on the shelf, so I'm fairly certain it's in-print.

However, there's very little editorial comment and virtually no history. Stefan Kanfer's "Serious Business" and Charles Solomon's "Enchanted Drawings" (newly in-print) both have lengthy, very interesting discussions of the Warner Bros. cartoons. I've also read Chuck Jones' "Chuck Amuck" which is not as straightforward but very anecdotal and amusing. I believe the definitive Warner Bros. history is Steve Schneider's coffee table book "That's All Folks," but I'm still trying to track it down myself (it's out-of-print), so I can't vouch for it.

[ChrisWinston]

Originally posted by Matt
I believe the definitive Warner Bros. history is Steve Schneider's coffee table book "That's All Folks," but I'm still trying to track it down myself (it's out-of-print), so I can't vouch for it.

I just checked:

none currently on Ebay
5 used from Amazon
20 used from Half.com (a few "never read")

[hippety hopper]

I have the book..

"Looney tunes and merrie melodies: A complete...."
and its really usefull and makes good reading,they picture are only black and white but its still really good.

BTW, great pettion Chris,your completely right it wont happen without the surport of the fans so everyone get writing!

[Thad Komorowski]

New copies are available at Facets (http://www.facets.org). Just look up Looney Tunes and you should find it.

-Thad :D

[Jon Cooke]

Barnes and Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/) has it for only $9.99 (50% off!), hardcover, and ships within 24 hours (search for "That's All Folks"). Great deal!


-Jon