All aboard! Pelle might have no tail, but he never lets that get in the way of an adventure. While on holiday with his family, he plays ‘ship’s cat’ on an exciting outing to a desert island. But as darkness falls, he wonders . . . will he ever make it back home? Join Sweden’s favourite cat as he explores, makes new friends and gets into all sots of trouble. Parents and children alike will adore these charming, classic books, now translated into English for the very first time.

Meet Pelle No-Tail... Sweden's favourite cat! In these charming books - now available for the first time in English since their publication in Swedish more than seventy years ago - children will delight in the adventures of Pelle, the cat whose tail was bitten off by a rat when he was a kitten. In the first book, Pelle leaves the farm where he was born and goes to live in the city. There Pelle must get used to life with his new family. But in the city, he also meets the nasty tomcat, Måns, who loves nothing better than to make life difficult for Pelle. Will Pelle be able to stand up to Måns and his foolish friends, Bill and Bull? Find out in The Adventures of Pelle No-Tail.

There is a lot one could say about animation in Europe, but above all, there is no consistent European animation. It is as disparate as the various countries involved. Audiences will certainly recognize American or Japanese animation, but in Europe, it can range from Czech, Polish, and Hungarian to Greek, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and British. Animation in Europe provides a comprehensive review of the history and current situation of animation in over 20 European countries. It features numerous interviews with artists and producers, including rare documents and firsthand accounts that illustrate the rich history of animation in Europe. Additional features include • An extensive chronology with key events in European animation • A Who’s Who of producers, directors, writers, and animators working in Europe • An examination of the origin of European animation and its influence Animation in Europe is the first book devoted entirely to this topic and, therefore, will be of value for animation buffs as well as practitioners and researchers.

Volume 3.

A continuation of 1994’s groundbreaking Cartoons, Giannalberto Bendazzi’s Animation: A World History is the largest, deepest, most comprehensive text of its kind, based on the idea that animation is an art form that deserves its own place in scholarship. Bendazzi delves beyond just Disney, offering readers glimpses into the animation of Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other often-neglected areas and introducing over fifty previously undiscovered artists. Full of first-hand, never before investigated, and elsewhere unavailable information, Animation: A World History encompasses the history of animation production on every continent over the span of three centuries. Volume II delves into the decades following the Golden Age, an uncertain time when television series were overshadowing feature films, art was heavily influenced by the Cold War, and new technologies began to emerge that threatened the traditional methods of animation. Take part in the turmoil of the 1950s through 90s as American animation began to lose its momentum and the advent of television created a global interest in the art form. With a wealth of new research, hundreds of photographs and film stills, and an easy-to-navigate organization, this book is essential reading for all serious students of animation history. Key Features Over 200 high quality head shots and film stills to add visual reference to your research Detailed information on hundreds of never-before researched animators and films Coverage of animation from more than 90 countries and every major region of the world Chronological and geographical organization for quick access to the information you’re looking for

Pelle leaves the farm where he was born and goes to live in the city. There Pelle must get used to life with his new family. But in the city, he also meets the nasty tomcat, Mans, who loves nothing better than to make life difficult for Pelle. Will Pelle be able to stand up to Mans and his foolish friends, Bill and Bull?