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Walt Disney: an American Original, Commemorative Edition by Bob Thomas, Marcy Carriker Smothers, Rebecca Cline, Christopher Miller and Jeff Kurtti (2023, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDisney Publishing Worldwide
ISBN-10136808396X
ISBN-139781368083966
eBay Product ID (ePID)16057253963
Product Key Features
Book TitleWalt Disney: an American Original, Commemorative Edition
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
TopicEntertainment & Performing Arts, Individual Director (See Also Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts), Special Interest / Amusement & Theme Parks, Graphic Arts / General
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Travel, Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorBob Thomas, Marcy Carriker Smothers, Rebecca Cline, Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti
Book SeriesDisney Editions Deluxe Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight25.5 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2023-282236
Reviews" . . . Walt Disney's definitive biography . . ." - Amy Murray, BBC News NI One of "THE BEST BOOKS ON DISNEY . . . From history books to behind-the-scenes looks at the making of Disney films, these books offer a wealth of information about one of the most iconic brands in the world. So whether you're a diehard Disney fan or simply curious about the company, be sure to check out these titles. . . Disney lovers will appreciate learning more about the man behind the mouse, and anyone interested in business will find this book to be a fascinating read. Whether you're a Disney fan or not, Walt Disney: An American Original is definitely worth picking up." - Phil Treagus-Evans, THEREADINGLISTS.COM One of "The 10 Best Books on Walt Disney." - Nick Dunehew, Brooksy Society One of the "Best Books About Disney World, Disneyland & Imagineering in Our Library." - Tom Bricker, Disney Tourist Blog One of "5 Literary Gems About the History of Disneyland." - Bookstr One of "17 Disney Books Every Disney Fan Should Read." - Unlocking The Magic One of "30 Books About Disney World and Disneyland . . . If you are a Disney fan, this list of books about Disney should give you a pretty good TBR (to be read) pile!" - FLYINGOFFTHEBOOKSHELF.COM
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal791.4334092
Table Of Content* Foreword by Christopher Miller: 9 * Introduction by Jeff Kurtti: 11 * Prologue by Marcy Carriker Smothers: 13 * Preface to the 1994 Edition: 15 * Foreground: 23 * Part I. The Midwest Years 1901-1923: 31 * Part II. The Cartoon Maker 1923-1934: 83 * Part III. Toward a New Art 1934-1945: 141 * Part IV. Stretching the Horizon 1945-1961: 221 * Part V. The Distant Reach 1961-1966: 323 * Afterword by Rebecca Cline: 389 * Sources: 390 * Index: 391 * Endnotes: 403 * Biographies: 430 * Image Credits: 431 * Publisher's Acknowledgments: 431
Edition DescriptionMedia tie-in
SynopsisWalt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success story like no other: a man who developed animated film into an art form and made a massive contribution to the folklore of the world. After years of research, respected Hollywood biographer Bob Thomas produced a definitive biography of the man behind the legend of Disney: the unschooled cartoonist from Kansas City who when bankrupt on his first movie venture and developed into the genius who produced unmatched works of animation, and ultimately was the creative spirit of an international entertainment empire that has enchanted generations. Complete with a collection of rare photographs, Walt Disney: An American Original is a fascinating and inspirational work that captures the spirit of Walt Disney., This is the Commemorative Edition of one of the most trusted and respected nonfiction books about Walt Disney ever written! Includes 4 commemorative essays; a photo insert with more than 60 behind-the-scenes images; and an endnotes section with insightful passages from 15 Disney historians and authors to provide further context for modern audiences. Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success story like no other: a man who developed animated film into an art form and made a massive contribution to the folklore of the world. After years of research, respected Hollywood biographer Bob Thomas produced this definitive biography of the person behind the legend of Disney: the unschooled cartoonist from Kansas City, Missouri, who--though his initial studio went bankrupt during his first movie venture--developed into a creative spirit who produced unmatched works of entertainment that have influenced generations. Inside the Commemorative Edition paperback: - Special essays by Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti, Marcy Carriker Smothers, and Rebecca Cline and an updated index from the 2023 edition - Preface by Bob Thomas from the 1994 edition - Foreground, 28 chapters, and sources by Bob Thomas from the 1976 edition - Endnotes excerpting 15 books that have furthered Bob's research from the 2023 edition - 32-page photo insert with more than 60 behind-the-scenes images from the 2023 edition Searching for information about Walt Disney? Explore more books from Disney Editions: The Official Walt Disney Quote Book People Behind the Disney Parks: Stories of Those Honored with a Window on Main Street, U.S.A. Maps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghai Walt's Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney The Story of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder
LC Classification NumberNC1766
