European Animation
About the Book Series
European Animation explores the current state of animation production in various European countries derived from a social, historic, political, economic and artistic background. The series tells what made animated movies possible in Europe and is a prognosis foreseeing a change in future animation production.
Animation in the Netherlands: Perspectives on the History, Culture and Art of Dutch Animated Film
1st Edition
By Ton Gloudemans
December 18, 2025
This book uncovers the rich, often overlooked history of Dutch animation, offering fresh insights into the films and the cultural and political influences that shaped them. Enriched with film stills, sketches and behind-the-scenes visuals, it culminates in 18 personal filmmaker profiles, exploring ...
Animation in Spain: Magic Tricks, Drawings on Cels, and CGI
1st Edition
By Maria Pagès Rovira
August 12, 2025
This book provides a comprehensive account of Spanish animation history, from its early days through to the arrival of CGI. It examines the two main centers of production, Barcelona and Madrid, as well as evolving animation hubs in the Basque Country and Galicia. This book also pays tribute to the ...
Animation in Austria: An Almost Invisible Art
1st Edition
By Florian Schmidlechner
May 22, 2025
This book provides a comprehensive account of Austrian animation history, as well as an analysis of the current state of the industry in competition with American and cheaper international products in the face of dwindling budgets. The book outlines the history of Austrian animated film from the ...
Animation in Germany
1st Edition
By Rolf Giesen
April 13, 2025
This book provides a comprehensive account of German animation history, as well as an analysis of the current state of the industry in competition with American and cheaper international products in the face of dwindling budgets. Covering film and TV, 2D and 3D animation, the book considers how ...
Animation in Croatia: Zagreb School and Beyond
1st Edition
By Midhat Ajanović
December 19, 2024
This book provides a comprehensive account of Croatian animation history, as well as an analysis of background factors such as political and social circumstances and cultural heritage that influenced the great international success of Croatian animators between the 1960s and 1980s. The book ...