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Max Fleischer Universe: Master Illustrators at Work

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Gary Lucas

The Breathtaking Backgrounds of Max Fleischer…  I never fail to find something new and breathtaking in the backgrounds of Max Fleischer’s delightfully surrealistic and highly askew cartoon worldview. From the rubbery, curvilinear city scene backgrounds that inspired the likes of … Continue reading →

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Max Fleischer Universe: A Clean Shaven Man

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Gary Lucas

Max Fleischer Universe: A Clean Shaven Man The Max Fleischer universe is something I felt strangely at home in from my very first glimpse of his pioneering animation work, as a little shaver watching local Syracuse tv personality Salty Sam’s … Continue reading →

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“Fleischerei: Music From Max Fleischer Cartoons” Gary Lucas CD Giveaway (March)!

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Annmarie Gatti

“FLEISCHEREI: Music From Max Fleischer Cartoons” CD Giveaway Qualifying Entry Task Time for our next contest! That said, CMH is happy to announce that we’ll be giving away FOUR copies of FLEISCHEREI: Music From Max Fleischer Cartoons by, and courtesy of, Gary Lucas. In … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Max Fleischer

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born July 19, 1883 Animation Pioneer Max Fleischer! Max Fleischer was a pioneer in the field of animation. Not only did he produce some of the most beloved cartoons of the era — Betty Boop, Koko the Clown, Popeye and … Continue reading →

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