Halas & Batchelor Tribute

Southbank Publishing has released a richly illustrated book - a part-history, part-tribute, part-critical analysis of the Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Studio, Britain’s leading and most influential animation company between 1940-1995. It draws on the archives of the Halas & Batchelor Collection and looks at the key works of the studio, including ANIMAL FARM, Britain’s first full length animated feature; THE TALES OF HOFFNUNG, with the legendary Peter Sellers; AUTOBAHN, featuring the music of Kraftwerk; and BUTTERFLY BALL, with the work of Beatles illustrator, Alan Aldridge.


Established writers, including Giannalberto Bendazzi and John Canemaker, have contributed to the book, which includes a forward by Oscar-winning creator of WALLACE & GROMIT Nick Park, where he comments: 'Halas & Batchelor are my earliest memory of British animation making a mark on the world stage, and having a distinctively British style. Their work has lasted and remains impressive and important.'
Nick Park - Wallace & Gromit - Aardman Animation


The book also features an autobiographical account by Vivien Halas - daughter of John Halas and Joy Batchelor, director of The Halas & Batchelor Collection — as well as critical insights by Loughborough University professor of animation Paul Wells, Richard Holliss and Jim Walker.


The 224-page book is selling for £19.99. For more information, visit Southbank Publishing