CARTOONIST - CARTOON ILLUSTRATOR - BOOK ILLUSTRATION

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FASCINATING CARTOON FACTS
Cartoons, cartoon strips and comics play an important role in the artistic 'heritage' of the world we live in today and cartoonists have become acknowledged artists who both entertain and inform us through their brilliant work. The following list exemplifies the popularity of cartoons, cartoon strips and comics. We hope that anyone interested in cartoon work will find it interesting reading.
 
Longest-running cartoon series - 'Popeye'

First aired on television in 1956. Between 1933 and 1957, 'Popeye the Sailor Man' was made as 233 one-reelers and a single two-reeler. Between 1960 and 1962 there followed a further 220 'Popeye' cartoons (for television) and then 192 cartoons 'All New Popeye' between 1978 and 1983.

Longest-running comic - 'Comic Cuts'
First published 1890 in London and ran until 1953 (63 years).
 
Longest-running comic strip still syndicated - 'The Katzenjammer Kids'
Created by Rudolph Dirks (USA), first published 1897 and still in syndication (to 50 newspapers). Now drawn by cartoonist Hy Eisman (USA).
 
Most Comic Readers - Japan
In Japan manga means comic - manga sales in the 1990's averaged 600 billion Yen per year (approx. £GBP 3.83 billion, USD 5.5 billion). Initially written for children (one example with worldwide success is Pokémon), about half of all manga material is now aimed at adults. Manga culture is very important in today's Japanese society.
 
Longest cartoon strip - Spain
Measuring: 53.5m x 1.5m (175ft 6in x 4ft 11in), drawn by 26 cartoonists in 1999 during a cartoon festival held by the University of Alcala, Spain.
 
Cartoon fan mail - Mickey Mouse
In 1933 Mickey Mouse is believed to have received 800,000 fan letters.
 
Most valuable colour animation cell - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
A single colour animation cell from the 1937 Walt Disney classic, sold in 1991 for £GBP 115,000 (approx USD 222,525).
 
Most plasticine used in an animated movie - Chicken Run
Made in 2000, the animators used 2,380 kg (5,247 lb) of plasticine.
 
Largest cartoon museum - Florida, USA
The International Museum of Cartoon Art in Boca Raton, Florida - over 160,000 original, animated drawings from 50 countries including books, cartoons, interviews and documentaries.
 
The above information is believed to be true but 100% accuracy cannot be warranted