– The animation news outlet, Skwigly, has announced the release date of their new book titled ‘Intimate Animation’.
– The book is based upon the well-known podcast of the same name and explores animation in a fresh and engaging light.
– Skwigly Editor in Chief, Ben Mitchell, as well as Features Writer, Dr. Laura-Beth Cowley, delve into the more titillating aspects of animation, such as sensuality, sensitivity, and a little bit of raunchiness.
– The fresh piece of literature due to be launched later this month, is a must-have for animation enthusiasts and professionals.
A Page-Turning Peep into the Saucier side of Animation
Skwigly Dishes Up a New Book of Intimate Animation
Skwigly is doing the cha-cha and waving its red flag of animation news with a rather sultry, risqué twist this time around. Forget about your go-to animation guide; this latest release is centred around the oh-so-inviting theme of intimacy. Crank up the heat, folks! This isn’t your usual Pixar, Disney sort of run-through.
Juicy Narrative of ‘Intimate Animation’
My “hot take”? As if animation wasn’t fascinating enough, Skwigly is planning to open our eyes (and maybe even blush our cheeks!) with this intimate exploration of the craft. Strap on your 3D-glasses, folks, we may be in for a wild ride! Just when you thought animation was all G-rated fun and games, Skwigly comes around the corner with a pinch of spice. Masterminds Ben Mitchell and Dr. Laura-Beth Cowley promise to keep readers entertained and enlightened, combining sauciness with educational content. So hold onto your drawing pads, as ‘Intimate Animation’ promises to be a roller-coaster of a read, dissecting the intricacies of animation on a whole other level. Who said animation had to be just kid’s stuff?
We’re thrilled to unveil the launch date of the newest Skwigly publication – Intimate Animation!
Rooted in the popular podcast of the identical title, Intimate Animation enables Skwigly’s editorial lead Ben Mitchell and in-house writer Dr. Laura-Beth Cowley to delve into the softer, sensuous, and occasionally spicy nuances of animation.
Intimate Animation (Taylor & Francis/CRC Press)
The recent past has seen a wave of animated projects that have challenged norms, shattered taboos, sparked dialogues, and captivated festival and online spectators alike with engaging narratives and unparalleled artistic talent.
Follow Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley of Skwigly Online Animation Magazine and the Intimate Animation podcast on an exploration of the terrain of contemporary animated films that tackle themes like romance, intimacy, relationships, anatomy, and sexuality, as well as the amazing artists behind them. Intimate Animation dives deeply into the plethora of ways in which animation has been utilized to convey complex and intricate concepts concerning love and sexuality.
Exploring the role of animation in sex education, self-exploration, body appreciation, lust, and love, as well as how it can be utilized to visually represent feelings, emotions, and abstract concepts that can’t easily be translated into words or depicted through live-action. Intimate Animation is a must-read for professional animators, filmmakers, enthusiasts, researchers, and students of animation and film studies with an interest in the subjects of romance and sexuality.
The book is published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis) and is slated for release on March 27th. The book is available for pre-order now(Skwigly readers can bag a substantial 20% discount using code LP96LCNPH at checkout for this month).
Book Summary & Chapter Abstracts
ISBN 9781032541501
232 Pages96 Color & 4 B/W Illustrations
Introduction: A Brief and Diverse History of Erotica in Animation
This part of the book sets the historical backdrop against which its later case studies, predominantly produced from the mid-2000s onward, are presented. From the earliest interpretations of animation, we discern how animation has been used to visualize complex and intricate concepts related to love and sexuality.
Explore the rest of the chapters of the book to learn how animation has played pivotal roles in sex education, the process of self-discovery, the perception of the human body, as well as various aspects of lust and love. The book concludes with an Appendix A: Intimate Animation Podcast Episode List (2016–2022), Appendix B: Suggested Further Viewing and Resources, and Appendix C: Suggested Further Reading
Intimate Animation releases on March 27, 2025 by CRC Press. Click here for pre-orders
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/intimate-animation-preorder/