Applause Books

Hirschfeld's British aisles.

This collection features caricatures and drawings of British subjects in performing arts and culture by Al Hirschfeld, with brief commentary about some of the drawings by the artist, Lynn Redgrave, Julie Andrews, Simon Callow, Julie Christie, Louise Kerz Hirschfeld, Sir Peter Shaffer, and others. The drawings cover the 1920s to the 1990s, and are of plays, actors, cultural scenes, writers, and the royal family. The book is an expanded version of the exhibitions "Hirschfeld's Brits on Broadway" in London and "Hirschfeld's Hollywood," sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles. It is also part of the Hirschfeld Holiday Triumvirate, which includes paperback editions of The Speakeasies of 1932 and Hirschfeld's Harlem. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Hirschfeld's Harlem. (reprint, 2004)

This is paperbound reprint of the 2004 edition, an expanded edition of the work originally published as Harlem as Seen by Hirschfeld by Hyperion Press in 1941. This engaging book features Hirschfeld's lively caricatures, prints, and drawings of Harlem's thriving nightlife and culture, as well as essays by William Saroyan, Zora Neale Thurston, and others. It includes the colorful Harlem Portfolio, a pictorial essay of the Swing Era, as well as a gallery of 40 African-American legends such as Duke Ellington, Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, Whoopi Goldberg, and many more. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The speakeasies of 1932. (reprint, 2003)

This is a paperbound reprint of a 2003 edition of a book first published in 1932 by E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc. as Manhattan Oases. Hirschfeld himself provides a brief dedication, which is followed by an introductory essay by New York journalist and author Pete Hamill. Then, capturing the end of an era, Hirschfeld's animated sketches and caricatures of scenes from New York City's speakeasies during Prohibition are presented full page. Each image is accompanied by text describing the club and including the recipe for the speakeasy's signature drink. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Who's who in animated cartoons; an international guide to film and television's award-winning and legendary animators.

Organized alphabetically, this reference chronicles the careers of nearly 300 leading animator-directors and animator-producers in the cartoon industry. Each entry includes information on an animator's personal and educational background, styles and influences, key film and television productions, and most important achievements. Many are accompanied by commentary by the artists about their work. The volume also features a full-color section of animation art culled from private collections. Lenburg is the author of five books on the history of animated cartoons. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)