Walt Disney: an American Original, Commemorative Edition (Disney Editions Deluxe)
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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 Review: Very good read - An interesting and enjoyable read. Reads more like a novel than a history book. Interesting insights into Walt Disney’s considerable skills, talents and abilities. Documented his leadership style, as well as his management behavior. Offers insights into those that supported him, as well as those that doubted him. Defines frequent and significant challenges he overcame to achieve his vision. Helped me understand what it would have been like to work for him, and with him. Nicely establishes the vital contributions Roy Disney made to the Disney empire. Review: An Inspirational and Honest Biography of My Creative Hero! - I have just finished listening to the audio version of this book for the second time. It is the most thorough and juicy fact-filled biography of the creative genius, Walt Disney! After listening twice I decided I needed the physical book, so that I can go in and highlight favorite parts, and also see the photos included. As an illustrator myself, and a lifelong fan of everything Disney, it's just GOLD for me! I highly recommend, especially to fellow creatives!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 595 Reviews |
R**1
Very good read
An interesting and enjoyable read. Reads more like a novel than a history book. Interesting insights into Walt Disney’s considerable skills, talents and abilities. Documented his leadership style, as well as his management behavior. Offers insights into those that supported him, as well as those that doubted him. Defines frequent and significant challenges he overcame to achieve his vision. Helped me understand what it would have been like to work for him, and with him. Nicely establishes the vital contributions Roy Disney made to the Disney empire.
L**.
An Inspirational and Honest Biography of My Creative Hero!
I have just finished listening to the audio version of this book for the second time. It is the most thorough and juicy fact-filled biography of the creative genius, Walt Disney! After listening twice I decided I needed the physical book, so that I can go in and highlight favorite parts, and also see the photos included. As an illustrator myself, and a lifelong fan of everything Disney, it's just GOLD for me! I highly recommend, especially to fellow creatives!
M**M
Fun book, a must for Disney lovers
Omg I love this book and it looks so good on my media console! We just went to Disney and this year is the Disney 100 celebration so it was extra special and wonderful. I must have still been riding on the Disney high because when I got home I immediately purchased this commemorative edition book lol. I haven’t read the entire thing yet but what I have read has been very interesting and it just makes me like Walt Disney even more. What a hard working, tenacious, and innovative guy he was. Could parts of the book have been more detailed? Sure. But the book is made up of stories from 4 different authors and they did their best recounting their memories. I appreciated being able to peer into the window of Walt’s life, learning what I could. Right in the center of the book there are about 15 pages of pictures which were a delight to look at. The pictures really take you back in time. Most of them were in black and white but there were a few colored ones in there. This book is an absolute must for all Disney lovers!
W**M
Exactly as advertised
Exactly as advertised
T**E
Great Story but needs more context
I liked this book about Walt Disney as I like anything about him. The book is made up of several essays about different periods in the man's life. The book had four different authors. The book takes you through all of his life, from boyhood in Marceline to dying in California. I would have liked to see more context around the events in his life. The book offers some of it but in other places I found myself wanting to read more. In other places, it felt rushed just to get through the story. It offers some rare stories about his life and the various projects. That for sure will enlighten you. In other places, I know there is more about the unique greatness of this man from Missouri which the book misses.
K**N
A Childhood of Dreams Come True
I have been enchanted by all things Disney since the television first show with Micky Mouse. The Mickey Mouse Club was never missed at our house! Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color is imprinted on my brain like it was yesterday. We learned about ART- drawing, singing, music - particularly about every instrument in an orchestra, dancing, geography, HISTORY, and all things to encourage imagination, beauty, love of Nature, tolerance for other cultures, conservation and true innocent childlike innocence to BELIEVE! Walt Disney was such an amazing teacher. I am so grateful that I can step into my mind and dream. Because Dreams Are Forever!💋💋💋
N**R
This Book Is Absolutely Amazing!!
I am a huge Disney fan and wanted to learn more about the History. This book was recommended to me and I am so glad it was. This book is absolutely amazing!! The detail and research that obviously went in to writing this book is unbelievable!! Walt Disney was and is a true genius! I have really enjoyed getting to know him better and getting a better understanding of how things came to be. If you love Disney like I do. This is the book for you!!
A**R
Great Book
Great book, would highly recommend. Really enjoyed reading it.
L**N
Walt Disney a Cinema Idol
Having spent my life in the Cinema l needed to pass on my experiences of a life with film just one of many books l needed to give....
A**R
El libro llegó dañado. Espero la devolución completa de mi dinero
Supuestamente era nuevo lo que pedi....
T**R
Great book
Bought for a christmas gift. Great book, quality - made the perfect gift
B**N
A gift to read!
Page turner written with heart & soul. Thomas tells all and truly appreciate Disney’s determination to fulfill his lifelong dream of a very simple objective: to make people happy! While he would say his mission was not complete; after reading this book, I can confirm he did. R. I. P. forever, Mr. Walter Elias Disney.
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