"When future cinema archaeologists dig deep into the history of theart form that was animation, and its artists, during the late 20th and early 21stcenturies, this excellent collection of insightful biographical essays by ChrisRobinson, a modern Vasari, will provide invaluable illumination.... Robinson is theperfect guide, viewing as he does over 1,000 animated films a year. His book focuseson a world of little-known, fiercely independent contemporary animators. Robinsonwrites with keen perception and a critical eye; he is sincere, compassionate, andalways passionate about his subjects, many of whom push the borders of film contentand technique wide open. His infailingly evocative descriptions of the works makeone hungry to see them." -- John Canemaker