Walt Disney Biography

Author : Neal Gabler
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 914 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780679757474

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Walt Disney by Neal Gabler Pdf

The definitive portrait of one of the most important cultural figures in American history: Walt Disney. Walt Disney was a true visionary whose desire for escape, iron determination and obsessive perfectionism transformed animation from a novelty to an art form, first with Mickey Mouse and then with his feature films–most notably Snow White, Fantasia, and Bambi. In his superb biography, Neal Gabler shows us how, over the course of two decades, Disney revolutionized the entertainment industry. In a way that was unprecedented and later widely imitated, he built a synergistic empire that combined film, television, theme parks, music, book publishing, and merchandise. Walt Disney is a revelation of both the work and the man–of both the remarkable accomplishment and the hidden life. Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Biography USA Today Biography of the Year

Author : Louise Krasniewicz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780313358319

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Walt Disney by Louise Krasniewicz Pdf

This insightful biography takes a balanced and thoughtful look at the creative and enigmatic man who has had a greater influence on American culture than almost any other individual: Walt Disney. Walt Disney has been dissected, criticized, and lauded in numerous biographies, most of which try to penetrate the psychology of the man and his motives. Walt Disney: A Biography takes a cultural approach, looking at Disney as both a product of his culture and a cultural innovator who influenced entertainment, education, leisure, and even history. Drawing on many original sources, Walt Disney provides an overview of this genius's remarkable life and family. At the same time, the book places Disney in the context of his times as a way of exploring the roots of and inspiration for his creativity. Because Walt Disney's creations and ideas still affect our movies, play activities, vacation choices, and even our dreams and imagination, his influence is as important today as it was when he was alive, and this thoroughly engaging book shows why.

Author : Leonard Mosley
Publisher : Scarborough House
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1990-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781589796560

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Disney's World by Leonard Mosley Pdf

Documents the stunning accomplishments of Disney's imaginative genius. It is not a flattering portrait. Library Journal

Author : Bob Thomas
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781368101554

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Walt Disney: An American Original, Commemorative Edition by Bob Thomas Pdf

The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells the story of Walt Disney's life— told as no other book can! 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 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 Commemorative Edition includes new: introductions from Jeff Kurtti and Marcy Carriker Smothers a 32-page photo insert with rare behind-the-scenes photos endnotes to add further context and connect Walt's story to today Searching for more ways to connect with the Disney Parks and films? Explore these books from Disney Editions: Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World: Recipes & Stories from The Most Magical Place on Earth A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on Earth Birnbaum's 2023 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide Birnbaum's 2023 Walt Disney World for Kids: The Official Guide Art of Coloring: Walt Disney World Maps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghai Poster Art of the Disney Parks Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to Winter The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky

Author : Whitney Stewart,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0448450526

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Who Was Walt Disney? by Whitney Stewart,Who HQ Pdf

Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. Once he painted pictures with tar on the side of his family's white house. His family was poor, and the happiest time of his childhood was spent living on a farm in Missouri. His affection for small-town life is reflected in Disneyland Main Streets around the world. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography reveals the man behind the magic. This book is not authorized, licensed or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company or any affiliate.

Author : Neal Gabler
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124067393

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Walt Disney by Neal Gabler Pdf

His classic films illuminated everyone's childhood. The theme parks are onvery tourist itinerary. The movie empire is one of Hollywood's biggestlayers. Walt Disney is one of the few men who unquestionably changed ourulture. Neal Gabler is the first author to have had complete access to theisney Archives, enabling him to write the definitive biography of thisemarkable man. It's a long book, as Disney's achievement was so huge, but aruly compulsive read. He shows how Disney built up his fledgling studio withhort cartoons featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, before quite simplyeinventing animation with full-length films like Snow White, Pinocchio,ambi and Dumbo. An astounding amount of work went into a film like "Fantasia" with whole crews working round the clock on a sequence a couple of minutesong - only for the obsessively perfectionist Disney to order it re-done.alt's profligacy and expansionism meant it was brother and business partneroy who kept the company solvent. Disney then moved beyond animation withuge successes like "Mary Poppins", and mixed utopianism and merchandising to

Author : Bob Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039122960

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The Walt Disney Biography by Bob Thomas Pdf

Author : Aaron H. Goldberg
Publisher : Quaker Scribe
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781733642026

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Meet the Disney Brothers by Aaron H. Goldberg Pdf

WINNER OF THE SILVER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARD FOR JUVENILE NONFICTION You have probably heard the word Disney before. Come on, who hasn’t? You’ve seen Disney movies, watched Disney TV shows, and maybe even visited Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Did you know there were two brothers with the last name of Disney who created this entertainment empire? Walt and Roy Disney built the world’s most popular theme parks and brought to life some of the best-known cartoon characters in family entertainment. The story of their lives is a wonderful tale of hard work, determination, and cooperation. While this book is primarily about Walt Disney, his story can’t be properly told without including his older brother Roy and the strong bond between siblings that propelled them to worldwide fame and fortune. Illustrations throughout this biography help tell the story of how two farm boys from the Midwest went on to build one of the world’s most successful entertainment companies.

Author : Marc Eliot
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UOM:39015038920800

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Walt Disney by Marc Eliot Pdf

This biography of the man behind the magic reconciles the private 'monster' with the artistic genius of popular culture by showing that the disturbing problems of his own life provided the rich, dark side of the animated movies.

Author : Michael Barrier
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780520256194

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The Animated Man by Michael Barrier Pdf

Film and televsion.

Author : Saddleback Educational Publishing
Publisher : Saddleback Educational Publishing
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781602915930

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Walt Disney by Saddleback Educational Publishing Pdf

Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these 25-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory; pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to the standards.

Author : Barbara Ford
Publisher : Walker & Company
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0802768644

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Walt Disney by Barbara Ford Pdf

Follows the life and career of the man who fulfilled his creative dreams by founding a motion picture empire.

Author : Aaron H. Goldberg
Publisher : Quaker Scribe
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Disney Story by Aaron H. Goldberg Pdf

Attention, all Disney Fans! Do you enjoy reading about the Disney theme parks? Perhaps you're enamored with the man who was Walt Disney? Maybe you're just plain crazy for Mickey Mouse and the Disney big-screen features? No need to order your serving of Disney history and knowledge a la carte anymore.Welcome to The Disney Story, a decade-by-decade look back on the man, the mouse, and the theme parks. From Mickey Mouse's debut at the Colony Theatre in November 1928 to the opening of Shanghai Disneyland in 2016--and everything in between--finally, the world's greatest storyteller has their story told!In addition to reliving Disney's most memorable moments, there are numerous interesting and lesser-known stories that will expand your Disney knowledge and give you a fresh perspective on your favorite Disney topic. The Disney Story is more than just a timeline of Disney events and a collection of interesting stories. It's a vehicle and guidebook that can be used to travel back in time and read about your favorite Disney subjects via an interactive bibliography on the book's companion website.Disney's ninety-year journey is all here in one volume, complete with informative stories and tidbits about the theme parks, movies, and Walt himself. Revel in the remarkable innovations and legendary Disney magic that make the company the premiere name in entertainment today.

Author : Andrew Stanley Kiste
Publisher : White Owl
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781526780836

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The Early Life of Walt Disney by Andrew Stanley Kiste Pdf

Most biographies of Walt Disney portray him as a creative genius who revolutionized the entertainment industry during the first half of the twentieth century. While he did transform the medium of animation, quickly becoming a household name during his late thirties, many biographies tell the story of Walt Disney’s development in a historical vacuum, separate from the historical events happening around him. However, while Walt Disney was certainly a history-influencer, historical events happening in America and the world also shaped the entertainment pioneer he would become. As the twentieth century began, a new form of entertainment, “motion pictures,” would emerge, capturing the imagination of a young boy from Missouri. Over the next several years, Walt Disney would begin to hone his art skills, overcoming a number of hurdles including numerous relocations, a brutal paper route, a deployment to Europe in the days after World War One, numerous bankruptcies, and even homelessness. It was these adversities, along with the historical events that surrounded him, that would influence the man he would become. For the first time ever, The Origins of Walt Disney tells some important stories that help to flesh out the Disney history. How instrumental was Elias Disney’s career as a carpenter in Chicago? Why did the Disneys really leave Chicago to move to Marceline, Missouri? What types of jobs did Walt perform in France in the days following World War One? How was Walt influenced by the budding industry of animation in America? In addition to answering these questions, The Origins of Walt Disney also includes a tour of the newly restored Walt Disney Birthplace, a new museum located in the childhood home of Walt Disney in Chicago, Illinois!

Author : Pat Williams,Jim Denney
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780757394461

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How to Be Like Walt by Pat Williams,Jim Denney Pdf

How to Be Like is a “character biography” series: biographies that also draw out important lessons from the life of their subjects. In this new book—by far the most exhaustive in the series—Pat Williams tackles one of the most influential people in recent history. While many recent biographies of Walt Disney have reveled in the negative, this book takes an honest but positive look at the man behind the myth. For the first time, the book pulls together all the various strands of Disney’s life into one straightforward, easy-to-read tale of imagination, perseverance, and optimism. Far from a preachy or oppressive tome, this book scrapes away the minutiae to capture the true magic of a brilliant maverick. Key Features This is for the millions of Disney fans—those who admire his artistry or his business savvy or the products of his namesake company. The tone and style of the book will capture the imagination of younger readers, especially teens, in the same way as How to Be Like Mike. Support within the Disney world includes the daughter and grandson of Walt Disney; nephew and former vice chairman Roy Disney; and numerous Disney insiders who are already spreading the word.