{"product_id":"mad-eyed-misfits-writings-on-indie-animation-paperback","title":"Mad Eyed Misfits: Writings on Indie Animation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most stylistically original and provocative writers in animation returns with this \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einformal sequel to his previous books on indie animation, \u003ci\u003eUnsung Heroes of Animation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAnimators Unearthed\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, award-winning writer Chris Robinson looks at a wide range of films and filmmakers, including cult favourites Don Hertzfeldt, Adam Elliot, Masaaki Yuasa, Wong Ping, Bruce Bickford, Jodie Mack, Rosto, Suzan Pitt, Clyde Henry and Cartoon Saloon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEclectic, opinionated, passionate and personal, Robinson's writing will amuse, confuse, infuriate and enlighten while introducing readers to some of the most astonishing and important animation artists from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Robinson is a Canadian writer and author. He is also the Artistic Director of the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) and is a well-known figure in the animated film world and was recently given the 2020 award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies by the World Festival of Animation Film - Animafest Zagreb. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobinson has been called one of the stylistically most original and most provocative experts in the history of animation. He made a name for himself with a unique and eclectic magazine column \u003ci\u003eAnimation Pimp\u003c\/i\u003e, which became a book of the same name (the column was later renamed into \u003ci\u003eCheer and Loathing in Animation\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMastering different methods and styles in critical and scholarly approaches, Robinson covers a broad range of Canadian and global subject matters in his books \u003ci\u003eEstonian Animation: Between Genius and Utter Illiteracy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnsung Heroes of Animation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCanadian Animation: Looking for a Place to Happen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBallad of a Thin Man: In Search of Ryan Larkin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnimators Unearthed\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJapanese Animation: Time out of Mind\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his writing on animation, Robinson also wrote the Award-winning animated short, \u003ci\u003eLipsett Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e (2010) directed by Theodore Ushev.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrently, Robinson is writing two books on animation and is working with German artist, Andreas Hykade on \u003ci\u003eMy Balls Are Killing Me\u003c\/i\u003e, a graphic novel about his experience with cancer. He is also collaborating with Theodore Ushev on a live action feature film, \u003ci\u003eDrivin'.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 8.43 x 5.35 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462694682802,"sku":"9781032207711","price":46.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/293a8d466e374d18a7c82824deb44be4.webp?v=1778974106","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/mad-eyed-misfits-writings-on-indie-animation-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}