Illustrated Guide For The Politically Incorrect Looney Tunes Edition

Gathered from the Warner Brothers archives, a visual history of the groundbreaking animated classics of all the favorite Looney Tunes characters from Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote.

Chronicles the history of Warner Bros.'s Looney Tunes cartoons, covering more than sixty major and minor characters and the faces behind the scenes, and contains over eight hundred illustrations, including sketches and cels, and a look at the making of the fan favorite "What's Opera, Doc?"

Everything you always wanted to know about Warner Bros. cartoons but were afraid to ask, this complete and indispensable reference will delight adults, children, and audiences all over the world.

Alex, whose birthday it is, hijacks a story about Birthday Bunny on his special day and turns it into a battle between a supervillain and his enemies in the forest--who, in the original story, are simply planning a surprise party.

During the 1930s, the first Looney Tunes*r series debuted at movie theatres as part of Warner Brothers Vitaphone Shorts. This classic series achieved overnight success for its brilliant animation and pre-recorded sound. It proved to be the perfect diversion for audiences looking to escape the harsh realities of the Depression Era. At the start of World War II, Bugs Bunny*t was introduced. His patriotic character instantly became an American icon. Even after almost 70 years, the Looney Tunes*t characters still dominate the limelight. As American classics, they have inspired literally thousands of quality products to be manufactured. These items are sought after by eager collectors because of their humor and fine craftsmanship. Can you believe that memorabilia like a Bugs Bunny*t waffle iron, Tweety Bird*t lawn sprinkler, and Pep Le Pew*t perfume bottle actually exist?!! Yes, it's true! These collectible items are shown among the 450 plus color photographs, along with descriptions and values. If you are "Looney for Tunes," this book is a must for your collection.

An insider's account of the wild and wacky teams that created cartoon classics for Warner Bros. and MGM Animation

Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.