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Summary: Tex Avery, considered the father of screwball animation, was one of the most influential animators of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Creator of such classic characters as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Droopy, he directed many cartoons for Warner Bros., MGM, and Walter Lantz Productions and was nominated for six Academy Awards. Tex Avery illustrates this animation pioneer's life, his inspiration, and his lasting effect on the animation world. Chapters include:. -The Birth of a Cartoon Revolutionary. -Unleashing the Lunacy at Warner Bros. -Roaring Back at MGM. -Screwball with a Purpose. -One Last Splash of Buffoonery. |