Wow, that sounds really cool! I’m a nerd for any animation history books, though. 
You would love my college’s library then. There’s a whole section with animation and animation history books. I wish they’d update it though, because they don’t have too many of the more modern books that discuss CGI, Pixar, and animation of the 21st century.
Speaking of which, I finished Reading the Rabbit today, and after Math class I’m going to pick out another animation book for this weekend!
I’m nearly finished reading A Wrinkle in Time, anyone else heard of it? Pretty good - I was surprised to find out it was first published around the 60’s!
Yeah, I read that for school last year.
The Princess and the Hound was amazing =_= i cried a few times cause its a bit sad but its a perfect fairytale ^^ Mwahaha i finished it last night at like 1:00am
I picked up my next book to read, another Animation History book.
This one is called “The Colored Cartoon: Black Representation in American Animated Short Films, 1907-1954”
This book discusses the controversial role that African American sterotypes had in Animated Films when cartoons first came out. It gives inside looks into cartoons that are today banned for being politically incorrect, that back in the 40s were popular by both White and Black Audiences.
Many cartoon icons we have today wouldn’t of been possible without the Vaudeville act of Blackface (where White actors painted themselves black with exagerrated large lips. Mickey Mouse and Felix the Cat were both based off of Black Face Vaudeville acts. Bugs Bunny was partially inspired by Brer Rabbit from the Uncle Remus Tales.
Wow, some of that is surprising. 
I wonder if there’s anything on Coal Black and the Seven Dwarfs…
I haven’t read that far, I’m still on the section of the book dealing with the emergence of sound in cartoons. But that is certainly one of my favorite Looney Tunes episodes. By todays standards it is considred racist, but actually in the 1940s it was considered to be a celebration of jazz music, and was applauded by both blacks and whites.
I’m reading a few books right now. As I said before, I’m reading through the Harry Potter series again. Right now I’m on The Prisoner of Azkaban. I’m also reading the second book in the Millenium trilogy, The Girl Who Played With Fire. An interesting fact: the first book in the series, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, was originally called Men Who Hate Women…I can see why, having read the book, but I prefer the title it has now.
This one book I’m reading, The Stuff of Thought, is all about the anatomy of the english language, and how it’s a window into human nature. Very interesting read!
Finally, I’m reading the english version of the book we’re reading in french class, The Tin Flute. It’s alright, kinda slow though. I’ll have to read it fast, as my classmates want to use it too.
I finished reading Coraline a few days ago. Whoa. That ending was unexpected. [spoil]In the movie they finished it in a more expected “OMG we need a scary/awesome climax!”, but the book ended it with such an abrupt calmness it felt… surreal. Especially the use of ‘protective coloration’ dolls… I guess that’s what inspired the concept of the Other Mother’s spy dolls in the movie. Overall, super good, I need to read everything else written by this guy.[/spoil]
I should re-read that book, it was a favorite of mine when I was young.
I didn’t know that! I should check out that book.
Right now, I’m reading ‘You Don’t Have to Sit on the Floor’, a practical Buddhist book for modern life. I’ve taken a curiousity to Zen Buddhism after watching the Damien Lewis’ cop show ‘Life’, and so far it’s proven interesting.
And no, you don’t have to sacrifice your religion in order to practice Buddhism. The great thing about Eastern philosophy is they’re inclusive and not dichotomous, so you can be say, a Pastafarian, and still engage in meditation. It’s great stuff, and I like the outlook on life proposed in the book. 
And I’ll have to check out the book you’re reading thedriveintheater!
I love Buddhism. It’s a life view that I really do apperciate. And the 14th Dalai Lama is a person who I really admire.
So last night I stopped by the bookstore and finally picked up Mockingjay, the third book in the Hunger Games Trilogy, which is probably my favorite books of all time.
Don’t be fooled by the seeming calm and peaceful light blue cover with a bird on it! This book is absolutely brutal! It’s basically a war novel set in the future, and there’s tons of death and destruction. Definitely not for the squeamish or faint of heart! But there’s an excellent story behind all that violence and brutality. For anyone that’s ever read Battle Royal, or seen the movie, the first book is very similar. Basically lots of innocent teens being forced to kill other innocent teens. Don’t let that turn you off though, the story left me lying awake at night for a week!
I’m reading The Navigator by Clive Cussler right now. I’ve been reading it for almost 6 months now. (I didn’t read over the summer so it’s more like 2 months.)
I actually got this book from the security guard last year when I was helping him check out balls to people.
And I’m thinking of checking out The Art of The Incredibles from my school library. I haven’t seen any “Art of” books, ever. 
I haven’t seen too many of the Art Of books either. I saw the Art of Monsters Inc book in a bookstore once, but I wasn’t a huge Pixar fan back then so I didn’t care. But I have been able to read some of the Art of Up book. I love that book!
^That book taught me sooo much about art. 
Neither have I. The only one that I’ve seen was The Art of Up and it was in my local bookstore.
Ding, my cousin is going to lend me all the books in the Hunger Games trilogy next time she comes over. From what she’s told me of it so far, it really sounds interesting. I can’t wait to read it!
So I can officially say I’m a Scott Pilgrim fangirl. I have the first four books in the series, and I plan on buying the next two soon. They’re absolutely hilarious! I quote them all the time, and I can’t wait to see the movie. And I’ve been to half the places they go to. Honest Ed’s? Been there 
I recently started A Dirty Job by Chrisopher Moore. Pretty funny book, but I’m surprised how emotional it can be at times. Basically it’s about this guy, a “beta-male” named Charlie, who figures out he’s Death. Well, not really Death, but…it’s hard to explain. Just read the book.
I finally finished the book I was reading. (See above)
I’m going to start a new one soon. Any suggestions?