Looney Tunes Treasury : Includes Amazing Interactive Treasures from the Warner Bros. Vault!

Ehhh, what's up, Doc? Here's a first-hand look at the Looney Tunes from an irrefutable source--the characters themselves! This irreverent, hilarious, and just plain looney history provides an offbeat look at the animation industry, the "behind-the-cels" men (and women) who gave the characters their unequivocal look, attitude, and voices, and a first-hand account of what the characters do when they're not starring in the latest Looney Tunes cartoon.From Bugs Bunny's monumental rise from humble beginnings to animation 'star' at Warner Bros. Studios to Marvin The Martian's latest scheme to blow up the earth,The Looney Tunes Treasuryrecounts the key moments and quirky details of your favorite cartoon characters.And the timing couldn't be better, as Warner Bros. is rejuvenating the Looney Tunes brand in 2010 and beyond. Big announcements will include an innovative animated series starring the characters as you've never seen them before, new cartoon DVD releases, new mobile and wireless content, a U.S. Depart. of Health and Human Services campaign on health and wellness, live events, viral grassroots campaigns, and much, much more...With more than 300 fabulous pieces of concept art, paintings, and memorabilia,The Looney Tunes Treasuryis a must-have book for fans of all ages.

Andrew Farago is the curator of the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco. He is a columnist from Animation World Network and a regular moderator at Wondercon. He lives in San Francisco.

Ruth Clampett is the owner and creative director of Clampett Studio Collections, and former Vice President of Design at Warner Bros. Studio Stores, which developed 2,000 WB-related entertainment products per year. She is the daughter of legendary animation director Bob Clampett. She lives in Los Angeles.