A trio of biographies on some of the most important figures in early animation history.
Book Review Combo: Winsor McCay, Twice the First and Lotte Reiniger
Book Review: The World of Wallace & Gromit
An accessible and affordable look at two of Britain's most iconic animated personalities.
Feeling Animated’s Fifth Anniversary
Dedicated to the following artists, all of whom have passed away since April 2021: Edwin E. Aguilar, Osamu Kobayashi, Kazuo Oka, Shunsuke Kikuchi, Helen McCrory, Billie Hayes, Olivier Jean-Marie, Marcell Jankovics, Asei Kobayashi, Genzō Wakayama, Samuel E. Wright, Paul Soles, Chick Vennera, Jackie Mason, Alfie Scopp, Philece Sampler, Thea White, Anne Jolliffe, Jacques Drouin, French Tickner, Ed Asner, Jane Withers, Ansis Bērziņš, Leo De Lyon, Pavao Štalter, Ruthie Tompson (aged 111!), Jack Angel, Christopher Ayres, Kinji Yoshimoto, Will Ryan, Giannalberto Bendazzi, Jōji Yanami, Betty White, Maya Buzinova, Flemming Quist Møller, Joan Copeland, Borivoj Dovniković, Toshiya Ueda, John Korty, Violetta Kolesnikova, and Estelle Harris. Each of these men and women contributed greatly to the world of animation – they will be sorely missed, and fondly remembered.
Book Review: The Art of The Secret World of Arrietty
A particularly colourful volume to round off my Ghibli Library reviews!
Book Review: The Art of Howl’s Moving Castle
A stunning companion to one of Miyazaki's more divisive films.
Book Review: The Art of Spirited Away
The high-quality companion to Miyazaki's most acclaimed film.
Book Review: The Art of My Neighbour Totoro
The perfect gift for anyone who loves a bit of Totoro magic!
First Thoughts on Encanto (2021)
"Under pressure... pushing down on me, pressing down on you..." Disney dive into the rich cultural diversity of tropical Colombia in their latest offering.
My Cosplay Journey – London Film & Comic Con, 2021
After two years of waiting and prepping, I've finally been to my first ever Comic Con!
First Thoughts on Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
I may be late to the party, but I've finally seen one of the greatest cartoons ever made – and in this case, that's actually not an overstatement.
Feeling Animated 