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Animation Under The Swastika: A History Of Trickfilm In Nazi Germany, 19331945
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Among Their Many Idiosyncrasies, Adolf Hitler And Joseph Goebbels, The Nazi Minister Of Propaganda, Remained Serious Cartoon Aficionados Throughout Their Lives. They Adored Animation And Their Influence On German Animation After World War Ii Continues To This Day. This Study Explores Hitler And Goebbels' Efforts To Establish A German Cartoon Industry To Rival Walt Disney'S And Their Lovehate Relationship With American Producers, Whose Films They Studied Behind Locked Doors. Despite Their Ambitious Dream, All That Remains Of Their Efforts Are A Few Cartoon Shortsadvertising And Puppet Films Starring Dogs, Cats, Birds, Hedgehogs, Insects, Teutonic Dwarves, And Other Fairytale Ensemble. While These Pieces Do Not Hold Much Propaganda Value, They Perfectly Illustrate Hannah Arendt'S Controversial Description Of Those Who Perpetrated The Holocaust: The Banality Of Evil.
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- Q: What is the main topic of the book 'Animation Under the Swastika'? A: The book explores the history of animation in Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945, focusing on the efforts of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels to create a German cartoon industry.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Animation Under the Swastika'? A: The author of the book is Rolf Giesen.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Animation Under the Swastika' have? A: The book contains 245 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of the book is paperback.
- Q: When was 'Animation Under the Swastika' published? A: The book was published on September 30, 2012.
- Q: Is 'Animation Under the Swastika' illustrated? A: Yes, the book is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as propaganda, the influence of American animation, and the 'banality of evil' as described by Hannah Arendt.
- Q: Can this book be a valuable resource for studying propaganda in media? A: Yes, the book provides insights into the use of animation as a tool for propaganda in Nazi Germany.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic research, particularly in fields like history, media studies, and cultural studies.