{"product_id":"animation-for-the-people-an-illustrated-history-of-the-national-film-board-of-canada-hardcover","title":"Animation for the People: An Illustrated History of the National Film Board of Canada - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles Solomon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePete Docter\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eSuzanne Guèvremont\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gorgeous celebration of the influential and Academy Award-winning animators of the National Film Board of Canada\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For over eight decades, the National Film Board of Canada has been a global leader in animated storytelling, pushing boundaries with its visionary artists and groundbreaking techniques. In \u003ci\u003eAnimation for the People\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed animation historian Charles Solomon offers a richly illustrated journey through the NFB's legacy, from its earliest experiments to its most celebrated works. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring interviews with filmmakers and animators, behind-the-scenes insights, and original artwork from iconic shorts like \u003ci\u003eThe Sweater\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNeighbours\u003c\/i\u003e, this book reveals how the NFB became a hub of innovation, collaboration, and artistic freedom. With 78 Academy Award nominations and 12 wins, the NFB's influence spans generations and genres, inspiring creators around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is not just a history--it's a celebration of animation as a public good, a cultural force, and a medium of limitless possibility.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Solomon\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally respected critic, animation historian, and lecturer at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. He is the author of more than a dozen books on the art and making of animated films and television specials, and his recent credits include \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Leapt Through Film: The Art of Mamoru Hosoda\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Frozen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Art of WolfWalkers\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eSong of the Sea Artbook\u003c\/i\u003e, which he wrote in collaboration with Cartoon Saloon cofounder Tomm Moore. He lives in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978178298157,"sku":"9781419758904","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/btX-bEQgcc9781419758904.webp?v=1775800858","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/animation-for-the-people-an-illustrated-history-of-the-national-film-board-of-canada-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}