Infinite Animation

<p>This book examines the life and animated art of the late Adam K. Beckett. Beckett is known for his six award-winning animations made between the years 1972-1975 that were ground-breaking at the time and that continue to influence artists today. He is also recognized for his contributions to the first <i>Star Wars </i>movie as he was head of the animation and rotoscoping area. Beckett was a shooting star during a critical time of change; an innovative genius as well as a unique and compelling character. His life and work illuminates significant social and cultural changes of that time: the emerging independent animation movement of the 1970s in the United States; the rebirth of the visual effects industry; the intersection of animation with newly developed video imaging and computer graphics; and the intense Cultural Revolution that occurred in the 1960s. Beckett’s work in animation and effects was pioneering. His premature death cemented his mythic reputation as a larger than life artist and personality. </p><p>Key Features: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>A comprehensive biography of Adam Beckett based on original research </li> <p> </p> <li>Photographs of and drawings by Beckett that are not yet published or available </li> <p> </p> <li>Critical look at his six primary films that include insight into his techniques and process </li> <p> </p> <li>Insight into the re-emerging visual effects field through Beckett's work at Robert Abel and Associations and Industrial Light and Magic</li> <p> </p> <li>The emergence of a golden age of independent animation in the United States</li> </ul><p><strong>Key Features</strong></p><li>A comprehensive biography of Adam Beckett based on original research</li><li>Photographs of and drawings by Beckett that are not yet published or available</li><li>Critical look at his six primary films that include insight into his techniques and process</li><li>Insight into the re-emergin visual effects field through Beckett's work at Robert Abel and Associations and Industrial Light and Magic</li><li>The emergence of a golden age of independent animation in the United States</li>