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Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History: From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids
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.
Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids chronicles, 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—and, 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 This book is abound with exclusive interviews, surprising facts, and previously unpublished anecdotes.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, Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History earns its place on the go-to shelf of every animation, music, television, and film enthusiast.
Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids chronicles, 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—and, 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 This book is abound with exclusive interviews, surprising facts, and previously unpublished anecdotes.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, Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History earns its place on the go-to shelf of every animation, music, television, and film enthusiast.
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First published August 27, 2024
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August 15, 2025
It's about the Viny Records
Oh, Now the Title makes sense.
This 344 page book (13 hour audio) has some facts and history about the different shows, but it ALWAYS comes back to the Vinyl Records sold in record stores and toy departments. Who published them, Who voiced the characters (Not always the same voice actors from the show) sometimes even what studio they were recorded in, and whether it came along with a book.
What an charmingly niche subject.
If you are looking for a history of the Hanna-Barbara studio, this will get you most of the way there, but there are surely better less convoluted sources.
Oh, Now the Title makes sense.
This 344 page book (13 hour audio) has some facts and history about the different shows, but it ALWAYS comes back to the Vinyl Records sold in record stores and toy departments. Who published them, Who voiced the characters (Not always the same voice actors from the show) sometimes even what studio they were recorded in, and whether it came along with a book.
What an charmingly niche subject.
If you are looking for a history of the Hanna-Barbara studio, this will get you most of the way there, but there are surely better less convoluted sources.
Displaying 1 of 1 review