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. The groundbreaking company employed thousands in the art and business of animation. Some of them were vintage-era veterans, others were up-and-coming talents, some of whom found blockbuster success at other studios. The power of the sounds that Hanna-Barbera crafted to accompany the compelling visuals was a key factor in its spectacular success.<\/p>\n
Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History: From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids<\/i>\u00a0chronicles, for the first time, the story of this 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. Author Greg Ehrbar chronicles the partnership between Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and their talented associates\u2014and, at the same time, parallels the impact of their artistry on the recording industry. This book is abound with exclusive interviews, surprising facts, and previously unpublished anecdotes. Also featuring the first extensive H-B discography ever published,\u00a0Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History<\/i>\u00a0earns its place on the go-to shelf of every animation, music, television, and film enthusiast.<\/p>\n