Walt disneys silly symphonies launched by walt disney in 1929 as a musical novelty series to complement his recent success with mickey mouse, the silly symphonies soon became much more. Walt disneys silly symphonies a companion to the classic cartoon series book. Kaufman explains in animation world magazine, a genre that birthed. Silly symphonies after more than 80 yearsthe complete silly symphony newspaper strips collected in english for the first time.
Silly symphonies won every academy award presented to animation shorts throughout the 1930s. Dec 16, 2015 the silly symphony collection compiles all 75 shorts into 16 vinyl records, with each short accompanied by notes from historians j. Silly symphony is a series of 75 animated musical short films produced by walt disney. The silly symphony collection the history of the series. Walt disneys silly symphonies goodreads share book. Bob grant was an animator at the disney studios from 19351938 and drew disney newspaper strips such as scamp and silly symphonies until 1968. Walt disneys silly symphonies merritt, russell kaufman.
A companion to the classic cartoon series sep 27, 2016. This is the ultimate companion to the silly symphonies 19291939, a landmark series of films originally launched by walt disney as a musical novelty. The strip often introduced new disney characters to the public, including its first comic character, bucky bug. Head and tail of spine frayed, three corners bumped and abraded, three working popups with a tape repairs and the fourth in need of repair. When the silly symphonies were in full swing, they inspired comic strips, comic books, and childrens books.
This massive effort was put together as a collaboration between walt disney records and fairfax classics, and the sound was restored by disneys resident audio wizard, randy thornton. This isnt a book, so it wouldnt make sense to include it in the book section but i was, and still am, really proud to be associated with this project. A companion to the classic cartoon series 9788886155274 by merritt, russell. The artwork for these rare strips has come straight from the disney vaults, each page meticulously colored using as a guide the original file copies that belonged to walt disney himself. A companion to the classic cartoon series 97814847529 by kaufman, j. Victor was interested in covering songs from the latest silly symphonies, so they turned to an musician familiar with these selections.
After that one, there will be a breakdown that some of you will least expecteven i was. I know its been uploaded to youtube, but id rather have a physical, and legit version of it. Seven films won the academy award for best animated short film and creatively, the task. The strip featured adaptations of walt disneys popular short film series, silly symphony, which released 75 cartoons from 1929 to 1939, as well as other cartoons and animated films.
Commentary by jb kaufman silly symphonies rediscovered animators at play galleries the art of the silly symphonies silly symphonies in print sunday funnies and comic books. From the authors of the prizewinning walt in wonderland. A companion to the classic cartoon series by disney storybook art team and j. After more than 80 yearsthe complete silly symphony newspaper strips are collected in english for the first time ever. A companion to the classic cartoon series by merritt, russell, kaufman, j. Each page has been meticulously colored using as a guide the original bound file copies that belonged. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Details released for the silly symphony collection box set. Charles alfred taliaferro was born in montrose, colorado on august 29, 1905 and moved with his family to glendale, california in 1918. There were nine issues of the silly symphonies giant, spread out between 1952 and 59.
The complete disney classics is a book series which reprints walt disneys silly symphony sunday comic strip, drawn by several different disney artists from 1932 to 1945. The television series mickey mouse works used the silly symphonies title for some of its new cartoons, but unlike the original cartoons, these did feature continuing characters. The crew is stuck in a small tub trying to hitch a ride from katharine. The series was published by the library of american comics from 2016 to 2019. Merritt and kaufman provide all of the basic information that youd expect. Review the silly symphony collection 16disc vinyl set. The silent films of walt disney, this richly illustrated volume is a complete history of the silly symphonies including detailed entries for all the symphonies along with a lengthy critical analysis and production history of the series. Eight double lps, packaged together in a box, containing the complete soundtracks of all 75 silly symphonies. The silly symphony collection unboxing featuring leonard maltin.
An overview of disneys early career will demonstrate that the man always had a gift for producing works of charm and imagination. Kaufman books disney books disney publishing worldwide. Jul 29, 2015 todays fulllength disney features owe their existence to the silly symphonies, and now comes the ultimate celebration of those historic roots. Illustrators earl duvall, al taliaferro, hank porter, bob grant, karl karpe, paul murry, dick moores. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Watch silly symphonies documentary now to celebrate boxed. Theres an appendix on unproduced silly symphonies, music and books. Interesting discoveries about disney history, vintage disneyana, disney artwork, the walts people book series, and new books about disney. A companion to the classic cartoon series kaufman, j. As their name implies, the silly symphonies were originally intended as whimsical accompaniments to pieces of music. Each gatefold jacket includes detailed liner notes for every short by disney historians j.
Kaufman and russell merritt, authors of the definitive book on the series, walt disneys silly symphonies. Merritt and kaufman s silly symphonies is a musthave reference for everyone, from disney aficionados to aspiring animators, anyone interested in animation history. A companion to the classic cartoon series will be available in a few weeks. Jan 28, 2015 the story of the silly symphony was originally broadcast as part of the disneyland tv series, and premiered on october 19, 1955. Walt disneys silly symphonies by darlene geis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy walt disneys silly symphonies disney storybook revised, updated by disney editions isbn. The text is useful in charting just why so many early hollywood cartoons were. The making of the disney epic, the fairest one of all, and south of the border with disney. Silly symphony mother goose goes hollywood directed by wilfred jackson, 1938 an original production animation model sheet of parodies that consist of hollywood elites such as spencer tracy and freddie bartholomew in 1937s captain courageous roles and charlie laughton in 1935s mutiny on the bounty as captain bligh. The silly symphony collection is a firstofitskind box set from walt disney records and fairfax classics featuring the complete restored soundtracks from all 75 silly symphony. For more about the film, i also refer you to michael barriers the animated man. The lore of ancient fable has no equal to the jolly land of jazz, which lay within a wild, discordant sea, across the way from longhair land of symphony.
The strip was published by king features syndicate. Kaufman and russell merritt, authors of the definitive book on the silly symphonies. As such, the films usually had independent continuity and did not feature continuing characters, unlike the mickey mouse shorts produced by disney at the same. King neptune and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Walt disney classics silly symphonies full episodes 1,3,4,5. Launched by walt disney in 1929 as a musical novelty. Kaufman s walt disneys silly symphonies is a handsome studycumpicture book on the whole series, released in conjunction with a museum exhibition of materials from the cartoons production. Robert greenberg has a little tiny snooty attitude that can barely be detected, but it sort of adds to the fun of the lectures. Kaufman 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Before baby shark made the hot 100, silly symphonies.
But the silly symphonies are well covered in russell merritt and j. I need to procure a copy of the goddess of the spring the old silly symphony episode. Several years ago, disney historians jb kaufman and russel merritt gave us a very thoroughly researched book on the groundbreaking silly symphonies. A companion to the classic cartoon series and the awardwinning walt. Jul 11, 2008 silly symphony music land 1935 wilfred jackson. This comprehensive reference delivers a chronological history of the symphony with an emphasis on musical style. Jan 28, 2020 the humor offerings in our second hundred titles is weighted toward walt disney offerings, and notice that as the year has progressed, as silly symphonies volume 4 indicates, our march toward our 200th library of american comics book is getting mighty close to that goal. Silly symphony, initially titled silly symphonies, is a weekly disney comic strip that debuted on january 10, 1932 as a topper for the mickey mouse strips sunday page. Before the baby shark song made the hot 100, silly symphonies. It does not cover the silly symphonies or any of the disney shorts except to mention a few of them in passing. The full history of these fascinating films is captured in this book, now enhanced with painstaking new research by the authors and with a wealth of new illustrations. It takes the reader on a musical journey from the preclassical period to contemporary time, punctuated with specific examples by all major composers from corelli to riegger. Kaufman, j b and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Before the baby shark song made the hot 100, silly symphonies were all the rage.
While the short films of more silly symphonies arent as renowned on the whole as those of the first silly symphonies treasure, this set is a lot more accessible and, thus, a lot more affordable. During the 1950s, the title was used by dell comics for a series of 100page comic books containing adaptations of the silly symphony cartoons and others that didnt fit readily into one of the regular disney series. Heres a book i cant wait to have and hold and read. Unfortunately, it didnt reach many disney enthusiasts as it dropped out of print quickly and was impossible to obtain at a reasonable price.
The silly symphonies returned to theatres with its reissues and rereleases, and eventually tied with joseph barbera and william hannas tom and jerrys record for most oscar wins for a cartoon series in the academy. Pdf silly symphonies vol 3 download full pdf book download. Walt disney records and fairfax classics announce details for. One of the first bucky bug stories here is a wild remake of world war i, but in this case its all in bugland, with crazy inventions and bucky as a bedeviled commander. This, coupled with the fact that not all disney dvd collectors were in the game in 2001, makes it both viable and understandable to pick this up. This line of delightfully innovative, animated cartoons ran for ten years and produced such classics as three little pigs, the tortoise. Love the silly symphonies and early animation from the walt disney studios. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The series also spawned a disney media franchise that included the silly symphony newspaper comic strip distributed by king features syndicate, the dell comic book series silly symphonies, as well as several childrens books, many of which were based on silly symphony cartoons.
The silly symphonies, however, were what really established disney as a singular talent in his field. Kaufman s walt disneys silly symphonies book is a pure delight. Walt disneys silly symphonies disney books disney publishing. Silly symphonies babes in the woods, king neptune by disney popup and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Complete disney silly symphony soundtracks coming on vinyl. Each guest who preorders the silly symphony collection will receive a free limited edition 10 vinyl single featuring the skeleton dance on the a. Kaufman and russell merritts updated and revised edition of walt disneys silly symphonies. Who knows it possibly even threw the chum in the water for what was lurking deep.
Kaufman have been researching the history of disneys silly symphonies for a decade. Our host, walt disney, provides a look at some of the silly symph. Walt disney classics silly symphonies full episodes 1,3,4,5, skip to main content. Silly symphonies brought along many imitators, including warner bros. Launched by walt disney in 1929 as a musical novelty series to complement his recent success with mickey mouse, the silly symphonies soon became much more. The silly symphony project eight double lps, packaged together in a box, containing the complete soundtracks of all 75 silly symphonies. Kaufman s walt disneys silly symphonies which i also highly. Merritt and kaufmans silly symphonies is a musthave reference for everyone, from disney aficionados to aspiring animators, anyone interested in animation history the book is a necessity, a firstclass piece of research. B merritt, russell and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Silly symphonies american cartoon series britannica. Kaufman originally published in 2006 but long out of print, walt disney s silly symphonies returns in a specially revised and updated 10thanniversary edition. Through the gloom, white skeletons pass, running and. The silent films of walt disney, this richly illustrated volume is a complete history of the silly symphonies including detailed entries for all the symphonies along with a lengthy critical.
The art of the silly symphonies feature 85 stills from the different cartoons shorts from posters to background and animation sketches. Kaufman with cool silly symphonies cartoon posters and big little book covers from the 1930s. Oct 15, 2015 as we hear the chimes at midnight and bats flutter from a belfry. Kaufman originally published in 2006 but long out of print, walt disneys silly symphonies returns in a specially revised and updated 10thanniversary edition.
The only things that could have made this edition better would be more illustrations, especially in the section on the unproduced silly symphonies and more details on story development of each film. I am actually working on an essay for a book, and id rather reference a real version of it. Seven films won the academy award for best animated short film and creatively, the task of creating these shorts proved invaluable for walt disney. Silly symphonies ganhou muitos imitadores, incluindo as series da warner bros. The serious history of silly symphonies oh my disney.
Walt disney records and fairfax classics announce details for the silly symphony collection box set shortform documentary produced on the history of silly symphonies and the making of the. Kaufman was also a regular contributor to the griffith project at le giornate del cinema muto, the distinguished annual silent. Either way this volume is highly recommended for disney enthusiasts. The interesting thing is that the raw soundtracks from the silly symphonies may sound different than the completed short. Silly symphonies in print features 30 stills from silly symphonies in book form, including some pages from the book walt disneys mickey and the gang. Kaufman and film and media scholar russell merritt wrote a silly symphonies companion book. The complete disney classics published on feb 6, 2017 this second of four volumes presents the spectacular sunday pages from 1935 to 1939, featuring the first comic strip. This line of delightfully innovative, animated cartoons ran for ten years and produced such classics as three little pigs, the tortoise and the hare, music land, and the old mill. Kaufman and russell merritts book walt disneys silly symphonies and david gersteins mickey and the gang especially to see a larger version of the good housekeeping page ive posted below. Disney publishing participates in affiliate commission programs, including with amazon, which means that we may earn advertising fees from purchases you make from the links on this page. You could say thats the ultimate silly symphony, kaufman noted. Silly symphony is a series of 75 animated musical short films produced by walt disney productions from 1929 to 1939.
The silly symphonies were a series of 75 animated short musical films that walt disney produced between 1929 and 1939. The silly symphony collection is a firstofitskind box set from walt disney records and fairfax classics featuring the complete restored soundtracks from all 75 silly symphony shorts from 19291939, with over 8 hours of music spread over 16 vinyl lps. The artwork for these rare strips has come straight from the disney vaults. The silly symphony collection box set announced by walt. Goofy, as well as the silly symphonies seriessemiabstract cartoons featuring animation set to classical music or to the music of carl stalling, the brilliant musician who scored many of the best disney and warner brothers cartoons. The silly symphonies entry flowers and trees 1932 was the first cartoon produced in read more. They said that before 1934 had even begun, the song had been widely recorded and had set a new precedent by introducing the disney studio into the world of popular music. The silly symphony collection unboxing featuring leonard. Silly symphonies, pop up abebooks shop for books, art. If you want to find my books and other activities, this site will make it easy to find.
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