The History and Theory of Cut-out Animation: From J. Stuart Blackton to South Park

Author:   Dr Dan Torre (RMIT University, Australia)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:  

9781501340925


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   16 October 2025
Format:   Hardback
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The History and Theory of Cut-out Animation: From J. Stuart Blackton to South Park


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Cut-out animation is a two-dimensional form of stop-motion animation that involves the manipulation of characters that have been constructed from ‘cut-out’ pieces of paper. It is an animation technique that has its own unique aesthetic and encompasses a remarkable history, having played a very important role from the very beginnings of cinematic animation. It has been translated into a number of digital animated series, most notably the South Park series. The book investigates the history, theory and philosophy of this unique form of animation. Although scholarly in its approach, it is presented in a very accessible form to appeal to everyone who has an interest in animation practice, history and theory.

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Author:   Dr Dan Torre (RMIT University, Australia)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN:  

9781501340925


ISBN 10:   1501340921
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   16 October 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Dan Torre is a lecturer in the School of Media and Communication at RMIT University, Australia. He has also worked in the animation industry, including on the cut-out styled animated feature film, South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut (1999).

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