The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cartoon Animals
"This in-depth look at the evolution of our culture's most beloved characters, cartoon animals, features: more than 2,000 animals listed A-Z; complete biographical essays of the creatures including origins, personalities, and characteristics; the famous and not-so-famous: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the Mildly Microwaved Pre-Pubescent Kung-Fu Gophers; the silly and the serious: Mickey Mouse to the title character from the graphic novel Maus; cartoons from yesterday and today: Bambi to Garfield; more than 165 examples of rare cartoon art; a look inside the studio and at the legends behind the drawings; synopses of hundreds of your favorite films and books; a veritable goldmine of facts and fun."--Cover.