From: "Joel Hecht" <laststraw@thelaststraw.com>
To: <balloon@balloonhq.com>
Subject: video vs book
Date: Sat, 20 May 2000 21:52:52 -0700

Re: video vs book - I think each has its advantages.  In general if the same
material were available with a choice I would probably opt for the book for
the reasons mentioned in previous posts (convenience, portability etc.)

However I have found (correct me if I'm wrong) that in the category of well
known cartoon characters there are no book equivalents to the videos by
Bruce Kalver and John Holmes, which so far I find to be best in this
category.

As for books, I recently purchased the new Cartoon Balloon Encyclopedia book
by Flash.  While I am happy with the book it is not specifically about
making well known cartoon characters.  It describes many different parts
that can be mixed and matched.  I did get a few sculptures from Captain
Visual's big book - particularly the 4 balloon bunny.

From my own experience the best cartoon characters happen to be in videos
not books.  Any differing experiences?  I'll take 'em any way I can get 'em.

Thanks,
Joel
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