Optical Poetry: The Life and Work of Oskar Fischinger - Tapa blanda

"At last! A full biography of Oskar Fischinger, arguably the greatest and the most influential artist of abstract or 'absolute' cinema. This informative book, written with insight and candor by film historian Dr. William Moritz, is an important contribution to our knowledge of alternative filmmaking seen through the life and art of a unique visionary" John Canemaker, Professor/Director Animation Studies, New York University Tisch School of the Arts

As early as 1920 Oskar Fischinger was experimenting with cinematic techniques in painting. Some would argue he was the first to produce art that resembles current music videos. William Moritz traces his life and work in this heavily illustrated biography.