01591 a2200301 4500 1032149175 20250328151427.0 250324042024xx 164 eng 9781032149172 BC Taylor & Francis GBP 18.99 BB 01 eng UGN thema UY thema A thema UGN bic UY bic A bic COM071000 bisac COM012040 bisac 384.80948 bisac Liisa Vähäkylä Nordic Animation Balancing the East and the West 1 CRC Press 20241009 220 p This book examines the state of the animation industry within the Nordic countries. It looks at the success of popular brands such as Moomins and The Angry Birds , studios such as Anima Vitae and Qvisten, and individuals from the Nordics who have made their mark on the global animation industry. This book begins with some historical findings, before moving to recount stories of some of the most well-known Nordic animation brands. A section on Nordic animation studios examines the international success of these companies and its impact on the global animation industry. This book is forward-thinking in scope and places these stories within the context of what the future holds for the Nordic animation industry. This book will be of great interest to those in the fields of animation and film studies, as well as those with a general interest in Nordic animation. 8603 8603