Comments on: Tony Sarg: Floating Above Reality

By: Judy Lawrence

Judy Lawrence — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:42:21 +0000

In 1943 I was 7 years old, and encountered a couple of the enchanting Treasure Books in a school library. I remember little doors with treasures behind them, pop-ups, mechanicals, puzzles, hidden miniature toys, even lollipops! Such wonders that I could never forget the name of that creator, and now I learn so much about him. Those books were completely magical. I wish someone were still making them.
I suppose computer adventure games have replaced them, but you can’t touch anything The Sarg books were an Experience. Unforgettable.

Thanks for this article.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:03:37 +0000

As others have said previously, I was not aware of this artist’s work before reading this splendid account of Tony Sarg’s contributions to early animation and an American tradition at the holidays. He is a delightful discovery, and you really should write a book on his career, Moira!

By: Jacqueline T Lynch

Jacqueline T Lynch — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:56:22 +0000

Thanks for the link, and a wonderfully researched article on this talented artist and craftsman.

By: Richard Harland Smith

Richard Harland Smith — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:03:26 +0000

This subject deserves a coffee table book of its own. Thanks for my (I’m ashamed to say) introduction to the man and his legacy.

By: bboston

bboston — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:46:38 +0000

Great information on an artist who lived large in many ways. Thanks for reminding us why we’ve loved the parade all these years. I especially liked the visual of the balloons escaping across the bay at the end of the parade. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without the imagination of Tony Sarg. I’d love to see the dinosaur come back.

By: morlockjeff

morlockjeff — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:11:41 +0000

I knew nothing about Sarg except for that short included in the SAVED FROM THE FLAMES DVD set. A wonderful introduction to an amazing talent. I just love those Macy’s Day parade floats.