The 50 Greatest Cartoons Book - Out-of-print.	"The 50 Greatest Cartoons: As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals" by Jerry Beck: 192 pages. Exactly as the title says - the fifty greatest cartoons selected by one-thousand animation professionals. Cartoons that made the cut include "What's Opera, Doc?" - WB (#1), "Duck Amuck" - WB (#2), "Three Little Pigs" - Disney (#11), "Popeye Meets Sinbad" - Fleischer (#17), and even the independent "Bambi Meets Godzilla" (#38).
Animating Culture: Hollywood Cartoons from the Sound Era Book	"Animating Culture: Hollywood Cartoons from the Sound Era" by Eric Smoodin: 240 pages. Eric Smoodin's groundbreaking history of classic American animation was one of the first books "to thoroughly analyze the animated short film."
Before Mickey: The Animated Film (1898-1928) Book	"Before Mickey: The Animated Film (1898-1928)" by Donald Crafton: 436 pages. The first and only in-depth history of animation from 1898-1928.
Cartoon Modern: Style and Design in 1950s Animation Book	"Cartoon Modern: Style and Design in 1950s Animation" by Amid Amidi: 200 pages. Amid Amidi's thoroughly researched study of the modern animation movement in the 1950s features visually stunning, stylized artwork from UPA, Disney, Warner Bros., and other studios as well as work from overseas operations like Zagreb Film in the former Yugoslavia.
The Cartoon Music Book Book	"The Cartoon Music Book" by Daniel Goldmark and Yuval Taylor: 336 pages. A history of classic animation music with an interview with Carl Stalling and information on Scott Bradley, among other classic cartoon musicians.
Daws Butler, Characters Actor Book	"Daws Butler, Characters Actor" by Ben Ohmart and Joe Bevilacqua, foreward by Nancy Cartwright: 288 pages. This official biography of voice actor Daws Butler was "assembled through personal scrapbooks, letters and intimate interviews with family and co-workers."
Did You Grow Up With Me, Too? Book	"Did You Grow Up With Me, Too?" by June Foray: 164 pages. The memoirs of actress June Foray, best known as the voice of Chuck Jones' Witch Hazel as well as Rocky, Natasha, Nell, and others on Jay Ward's "Rocky and Bullwinkle."
Doing Their Bit: Wartime American Animated Short Films, 1939-1945 Book	"Doing Their Bit: Wartime American Animated Short Films, 1939-1945" by Michael S. Shull and David E. Wilt: 256 pages. This book serves as a comprehensive study of classic American animation during World War II.
Forbidden Animation: Censored Cartoons and Blacklisted Animators in America Book	"Forbidden Animation: Censored Cartoons and Blacklisted Animators in America" by Karl F. Cohen: 238 pages. Cohen's book deals with issues related to censorship in animation. Includes extensive information on conflicts between classic Hollywood animation studios and the Hays Office regarding scenes in cartoons deemed too violent, offensive, or risqué.
Felix: The Twisted Tale of the World's Most Famous Cat Book - Out-of-print.	"Felix: The Twisted Tale of the World's Most Famous Cat" by John Canemaker: 378 pages. A comprehensive history of Felix the Cat.
The Fleischer Story Book - Out-of-print.	"The Fleischer Story" by Leslie Carbaga: 216 pages. A history of the Fleischer studio with rare sketches and assorted factoids.
The Great Cartoon Directors Book - Out-of-print	"The Great Cartoon Directors" by Jeff Lenburg: 261 pages. A look at cartoon directors such as Bob Clampett, Friz Freleng, William Hanna, Joe Barbera, Walter Lantz, and others, based on extensive research and exclusive interviews. Contains 50 photographs on special glossy photo sections, a bibliography, index, and filmographies.
Hollywood Cartoons Book	"Hollywood Cartoons: American Animation In Its Golden Age" by Michael Barrier: 672 pages. This book is the result of extensive research and hundreds of interviews with directors, animators, and other people who helped produce the animation of Warner Bros., MGM, Disney, and other Golden Age of Animation studios.
The Moose That Roared Book	"The Moose That Roared: The Story of Jay Ward, Bill Scott, a Flying Squrrel, and a Talking Moose" by Keith Scott: 442 pages. A history of the cartoons of Jay Ward ("Rocky and Bullwinkle").
Nine Lives to Live: A Classic Felix Celebration Book - Out-of-print	"Nine Lives to Live: A Classic Felix Celebration" edited by David Gerstien: 144 pages. A compilation of classic 1920s and 1930s "Felix the Cat" comics written by Otto Messmer.
Of Mice and Magic Book	"Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons" by Leanord Maltin: 496 pages. A history of animated cartoons in America with film lists.
Out Of The Inkwell: Max Fleischer And The Animation Revolution Book	"Out Of The Inkwell" by Richard Fleischer: 184 pages. A history of the Fleischer studio through the eyes of Max Fleischer's son, Richard.
Pink Panther: The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Cat in Town Book - Out-of-print.	"Pink Panther: The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Cat in Town" by Jerry Beck: 144 pages. Similar to Beck's visual guide on classic Warner Bros. animation, this book explores the Pink Panther and the animation of DePatie-Freleng. Read the GAC Review.
Talking Animals and Other People Book - Out-of-print.	"Talking Animals and Other People" by Shamus Culhane: 463 pages. The memoirs of Irish-American animation artist Shamus Culhane offer some rare historical insight on the golden age of American animation and studios like Disney, Fleischer Bros., Iwerks, and Lantz.
Tex Avery: The MGM Years Book - Out-of-print	"Tex Avery: The MGM Years" by John Canemaker: 221 pages. Canemaker's insightful commentary is complimented by animation cels, storyboards, and other animation art.
Winsor McCay: His Life and Art Book	"Winsor McCay: His Life and Art" by John Canemaker, introduction by Maurice Sendak: 272 pages. Canemaker's biography of animation pioneer Winsor McCay is considered to be "one of the most beautifully designed and well-written biographies of a cartoonist ever published."
The Walter Lantz Story Book - Out-of-print.	"The Walter Lantz Story" by Joe Adamson: 254 pages. The story of Walter Lantz, the man behind Woody Woodpecker, Chilly Willy, Andy Panda, and others.