This unique survey of the career of Michael Dudok de Wit discusses all of his works and offers a glimpse into his private life. The biography of this European master of 2D animation born in the Netherlands and based in London is the first complete overview of the well-defined and canonic opus of this humble genius. Visually and thematically Dudok de Witâs poetic and singular style of animation differs from the rest of contemporary independent animation production. This book reveals what still challenges and thrills Dudok de Wit in the art of animation and why he persistently continues to believe in the beauty of hand-drawn animation. Key Features The complete animation production of Michael Dudok de Wit never-before reviewed in one volume An all-embracing approach regarding this auteur unavailable elsewhere in one place (his biography his peculiar method of work his extracurricular activities) An ad hoc glossary of animation written by Michael Dudok de Wit and a critical reception of his body of work with a wide contribution of his colleagues and collaborators Filmography and bibliography Author Andrijana RuÅiÄ graduated in History and Criticism of Art at the Universita degli Studi in Milan Italy where she fell in love with the medium of animation. She specialised in the History of Animated Film under Giannalberto Bendazziâs mentorship. For the past six years she has curated the section dedicated to animated films at the International Comics Festival in Belgrade Serbia. She is a member of the Selection Board of Animafest Scanner the symposium for Contemporary Animation Studies at the World Festival of Animated Film held annually in Zagreb Croatia. She writes about animation and art for the Belgrade weekly magazine Vreme. . Language: English