The Second Annual Animation Book Festival

Sherman Oaks, CA, USA, May 16, 2008 (XTVWorld.Com) -- The Second Annual Animation Book Look, a unique author/artist signature book signing event, will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 in Sherman Oaks, CA. Co-hosted by Van Eaton Galleries and The Creative Talent Network, Animation Book Look is a gathering of authors and artists from the animation industry. MyToons.com and Animation Magazine are co-sponsoring the event.

Animation Book Look provides an opportunity for professionals from the publishing and animation industries to promote themselves and their art to fans, collectors, and art aficionados. This festival of book signings and art(ist) sightings is the only event of its kind in the country, featuring appearances by well-known visual and literary artists, as well as, "undiscovered" animation authors.

"We are really excited about co-sponsoring this year's Animation Book Look event," said Paul Ford, co-founder and president of MyToons. "The Book Look is one of those rare opportunities for animation fans and enthusiasts to get up close and personal with some of the world's most gifted animation pros. If you are into animation, this event is not to be missed."

This years' event will bring more than 54 artists/authors to the signing table with over 75 books showcased, ranging from children's books, artist's sketchbooks, and illustration, to fine-art, "how to's" and "history of's" all under one tent.

The Animation Book Look signing and sales event will be held at Van Eaton Galleries, 13613 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 on Saturday, May 17, from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm. The event is free, but RSVP's are suggested by contacting Van Eaton Galleries at (818) 788-2357.

Featured Artists And Authors Include:
Jerry Beck, Toby Bluth, Tee Bosustow, Stefan Bucher, Dave Colman, Craig Elliott, Gris Grimly, Ryan Hungerford, Mike Kunkel, Jason Lethcoe, Rik Maki, Patrick Morgan, Steve Niles, Brian and Phil Phillipson, Don Peri, Eric Pigors, Ragnar, Martha Sigall, Stephen Silver, Bob Singer, Jim Smith, Tom Sito, Amanda Visell, Tony White, Shigeru Yabu, Willie Ito, and many more. For more information please visit www.animationbooklook.com.

Media Contact /Requests for interviews w/Artists: Nicole Aguilar (818) 728-0359.

Van Eaton Galleries represents the single largest selection of works from the earliest days of animation right up to the present day, as well as, contemporary fine art. The gallery itself is located in the heart of the animation and entertainment industry and is a central meeting place for a vibrant community of animation professionals and collectors. Visit their web site at www.vegalleries.com. (Contact Nicole Aguilar 818-728-0359)

Creative Talent Network (CTN) is an online community established in 2004 of top talent animators, illustrators, designers, web creators, production artists and other creatives who have come together to market their talents, pursue common goals, share their experience, connect with other professionals worldwide and improve the ability for clients to connect with them. www.creativetalentnetwork.com. (Contact TINA PRICE 818-667-3224.)

About MyToons.com:
MyToons.com is the world's premier online animation community. Launched in spring of 2007, MyToons.com provides global content creators with a free platform to share their original animations, artwork, and games with animators, enthusiasts and fans world wide.

Combining high-quality video file streaming with best-in-class social networking for animators, MyToons.com showcases the greatest variety of independent and studio animation anywhere. Dedicated to "everything animated," MyToons.com allows artists to share their techniques, discuss their thoughts and ideas, and explore their commonalities in a robust visual environment.

MyToons is a trademark of MyToons, Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Contact:
MyToons Inc.
Michele Krier
(210) 227-8666
michele @ mytoons.com
http://www.mytoons.com/