New book from Greg Ehrbar features the first extensive Hanna-Barbera discography ever published, revealing unexplored aspects of its artistry, with over 140 photos and illustrations.
Whether it’s Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo, the Jetsons, Yogi Bear, Top Cat, Huckleberry Hound, or hundreds of others, the creations of the Hanna-Barbera studio continue to delight generations worldwide. Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History: From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids," the new discography by Greg Ehrbar, chronicles the story of the entertainment phenomenon from one century to the next and reveals unexplored aspects of its artistry.
Hanna-Barbera’s impact on the music industry is chief among these aspects. Ehrbar illuminates the partnership between Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and their talented associates, with parallels to the impact of their artistry on the recording industry. Page after page abounds with exclusive interviews, surprising facts, and previously unpublished anecdotes.
"Drawing on an impressive array of popular and obscure cartoons, this account benefits from Ehrbar’s meticulous research and passion for the subject,” stated Publishers Weekly.
The book features the first extensive Hanna-Barbera discography ever published, with over 140 photos and illustrations.
"Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History: From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids" is available now. From University Press of Mississippi.
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