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Walt Disney's Ultimate Inventor

Author : Don Iwerks
Publisher : Disney Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1484743377

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Walt Disney's Ultimate Inventor by Don Iwerks Pdf

Gorgeous never-before-published photographs and fascinating personal memories celebrate the half-a-century career of Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, a self-taught animator who became the first to animate Mickey and Minnie Mouse and an exceptional draftsman, prolific innovator, and all-around technical genius who directly collaborated with Walt Disney to create some of the most loved moments throughout film and theme parks. Even before the creation of Mickey, Walt established a reputation as a technical leader in Hollywood and frequently relied on the counsel, expertise, ingenuity, and creativity of a kindred spirit, lifelong friend, and fellow virtuoso: Ub Iwerks. Up till now, Ub and his many technical inventions and techniques have been largely unknown by the general public. His illustrious career consisted of dozens of innovative contributions, large and small, to both animated and live-action motion pictures, as well as the fields of optics, film processes, and special effects. He was also the major force behind the design of special cameras, projectors, electronics, and audio for theme park projects, and much more. The high standard set by Walt and Ub continues to inspire artists and technicians within The Walt Disney Company as they explore new avenues of quality entertainment. Here is a one-of-a-kind appreciation to an extraordinary man and an outstanding career, a record of his many inventions and accomplishments, and a tribute from a grateful son to his remarkable father.

Disney's Land

Author : Richard Snow
Publisher : Scribner
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781501190810

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Disney's Land by Richard Snow Pdf

A propulsive and “entertaining” (The Wall Street Journal) history chronicling the conception and creation of the iconic Disneyland theme park, as told like never before by popular historian Richard Snow. One day in the early 1950s, Walt Disney stood looking over 240 acres of farmland in Anaheim, California, and imagined building a park where people “could live among Mickey Mouse and Snow White in a world still powered by steam and fire for a day or a week or (if the visitor is slightly mad) forever.” Despite his wealth and fame, exactly no one wanted Disney to build such a park. Not his brother Roy, who ran the company’s finances; not the bankers; and not his wife, Lillian. Amusement parks at that time, such as Coney Island, were a generally despised business, sagging and sordid remnants of bygone days. Disney was told that he would only be heading toward financial ruin. But Walt persevered, initially financing the park against his own life insurance policy and later with sponsorship from ABC and the sale of thousands and thousands of Davy Crockett coonskin caps. Disney assembled a talented team of engineers, architects, artists, animators, landscapers, and even a retired admiral to transform his ideas into a soaring yet soothing wonderland of a park. The catch was that they had only a year and a day in which to build it. On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened its gates…and the first day was a disaster. Disney was nearly suicidal with grief that he had failed on a grand scale. But the curious masses kept coming, and the rest is entertainment history. Eight hundred million visitors have flocked to the park since then. In Disney’s Land, “Snow brings a historian’s eye and a child’s delight, not to mention superb writing, to the telling of this fascinating narrative” (Ken Burns) that “will entertain Disneyphiles and readers of popular American history” (Publishers Weekly).

Walt Disney

Author : Michael D. Cole
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0894906941

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Walt Disney by Michael D. Cole Pdf

Even after his death, Walt Disney continues to provoke the imaginations of millions of people throughout the world. This book examines the life and career of this magical man, including his many personal and professional achievements, such as developing the first sound cartoon, Steamboat Willie and the founding of Disneyland. It provides insight into the kind of person he was, and how his creative drive captured the hearts and fancies of us all.

Walt Disney

Author : Grace Hansen
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781496612298

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Walt Disney by Grace Hansen Pdf

This beginner biography takes a look into the life of Walt Disney and his innovative contributions to film and animation. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index.

The Ride of a Lifetime

Author : Robert Iger
Publisher : Random House
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780399592102

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The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his fifteen years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies and inspiring the people who bring the magic to life. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. Competition was more intense than ever and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company’s history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger—think global—and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. Today, Disney is the largest, most admired media company in the world, counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox among its properties. Its value is nearly five times what it was when Iger took over, and he is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our era. In The Ride of a Lifetime, Robert Iger shares the lessons he learned while running Disney and leading its 220,000-plus employees, and he explores the principles that are necessary for true leadership, including: • Optimism. Even in the face of difficulty, an optimistic leader will find the path toward the best possible outcome and focus on that, rather than give in to pessimism and blaming. • Courage. Leaders have to be willing to take risks and place big bets. Fear of failure destroys creativity. • Decisiveness. All decisions, no matter how difficult, can be made on a timely basis. Indecisiveness is both wasteful and destructive to morale. • Fairness. Treat people decently, with empathy, and be accessible to them. This book is about the relentless curiosity that has driven Iger for forty-five years, since the day he started as the lowliest studio grunt at ABC. It’s also about thoughtfulness and respect, and a decency-over-dollars approach that has become the bedrock of every project and partnership Iger pursues, from a deep friendship with Steve Jobs in his final years to an abiding love of the Star Wars mythology. “The ideas in this book strike me as universal” Iger writes. “Not just to the aspiring CEOs of the world, but to anyone wanting to feel less fearful, more confidently themselves, as they navigate their professional and even personal lives.”

Walt Disney

Author : Neal Gabler
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 914 pages
File Size : 50,6 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

The Early Life of Walt Disney

Author : Andrew Stanley Kiste
Publisher : White Owl
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,6 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!

Walt Disney: An American Original, Commemorative Edition

Author : Bob Thomas
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 44,7 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

Moving Pictures

Author : Darl Larsen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781538160381

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Moving Pictures by Darl Larsen Pdf

Take a deep dive into the history of cinematic animation in the United States with the book that Publishers Weekly says is "a lively chronicle of a perennially evolving medium." Animated films started with simple sequential drawings photographed one at a time—little bits of comedic fluff to make amateur title scenes or surreal escapist sequences. Today, animation is a worldwide industry valued at nearly $300 billion and still growing in scope and popularity. In Moving Pictures, Darl Larsen playfully lays out the history of American animation as it transitioned from vaudeville sub-feature to craftsman-like artistry to industrial diversion and, ultimately, to theatrical regulars on par with blockbusters. Larsen identifies and discusses the major figures, movements, and studios across the nearly 120 years of animation in the United States. Progressing chronologically, the book follows animation from stage performance through to its use as wartime propaganda, its seven-minute heyday and decamp to television, and finally the years of struggle as cartoons became feature films. Covering everything from the generations preceding Mickey Mouse to recent releases such as Super Mario Bros., Moving Pictures is an essential read for movie fans and a nostalgic revisiting of some of America’s favorite films.

Walt Disney (Creator of Disney Company and Mickey Mouse)

Author : Sara McEwen
Publisher : Hyperink Inc
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781614648192

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Walt Disney (Creator of Disney Company and Mickey Mouse) by Sara McEwen Pdf

ABOUT THE BOOK For countless people all over the globe, it just takes one name to evoke an entire childhood full of memories: Disney. That single word is able to capture the uniquely magical experience of sitting in a movie theater or curled up on the couch at home, losing oneself in the stunning animation and vibrant characters brought to life on the screen in front of them. The Disney empire took beloved fairy tales and age-old legends and turned them into something that both nodded to tradition but also breathed exciting, distinctive new life into familiar characters and plot lines. Most people growing up had a favorite Disney character, whether it was Cinderella, Aladdin, Ariel, or any of the others. And Disneyland and Disney World are magical destinations, drawing up the thrill of a place where fun surprises are around every corner and fairy tales spring to life. Without one man, the happy childhood experiences of millions of people would have been forever altered. Walter Elias Disney was born the year 1901. He was born in Chicago, although his father, Elias, was from Irish-Canadian origins and his mother, Flora, was from German-American origins. Elias had originally traveled from Ontario to the United States in the 1870s, hoping to strike it rich by finding gold. When this did not prove successful, he settled down to farm and married Flora. When Disney was still only a child, his family moved to a small town in Missouri. As a young boy, Disney displayed a strong artistic talent and loved to draw. His friendly neighbors encouraged his love of drawing, purchasing the sketches for pocket money. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK In 1925, when the Disney Brothers Studio was just starting to really pick up, Disney hired a young woman named Lillian Bounds to help out with celluloid painting and inking. He felt a spark with the new employee, however, and soon began to court her. They quickly realized that they cared about each other and wanted to start a family together, and Lillian became Lillian Disney in 1925, the same year she started work with the Disney corporation. At first, the two ran into some complications when trying to have children. Lillian miscarried the first pregnancy, causing sadness and heartbreak for both her and her husband. However, in December of 1933, Lillian gave birth to Disney's first daughter, a healthy baby named Diane Marie Disney. When the couple wanted to have a second daughter, they decided to adopt, and welcomed Sharon Mae Disney into their lives. Sharon Mae was born in 1936 and was adopted by the Disneys soon after. Buy a copy to keep reading! CHAPTER OUTLINE Biography of Walt Disney + Introduction + Background on Walt Disney + Awards and Honors + Personal Life + ...and much more

The Imagineering Story

Author : Leslie Iwerks
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 903 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781368096836

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The Imagineering Story by Leslie Iwerks Pdf

The highly acclaimed and rated Disney+ documentary series, The Imagineering Story, becomes a book that greatly expands the award-winning filmmaker Leslie Iwerks' narrative of the fascinating history of Walt Disney Imagineering. The entire legacy of WDI is covered from day one through future projects with never-before-seen access and insights from people both on the inside and on the outside. So many stories and details were left on the cutting room floor—this book allows an expanded exploration of the magic of Imagineering. So many insider stories are featured. ° Sculptor Blaine Gibson's wife used to kick him under the table at restaurants for staring at interesting-looking people seated nearby, and he'd even find himself studying faces during Sunday morning worship. "You mean some of these characters might have features that are based on people you went to church with?" Marty Sklar once asked Gibson of the Imagineer's sculpts for Pirates of the Caribbean. "He finally admitted to me that that was true." ° In the early days, Walt Disney Imagineering "was in one little building and everybody parked in the back and you came in through the model shop, and you could see everything that was going on," recalled Marty Sklar. "When we started on the World's Fair in 1960 and 1961, we had 100 people here. And so everybody knew everything about what was happening and the status of [each] project, so you really felt like you were part of the whole team whether you were working on that project or not. And, you know, there was so much talent here." A must-have for Disney Parks fans! Searching for that perfect gift for the #1 Disney fan in your life?

The Disney Monorail

Author : Jeff Kurtti,Vanessa Hunt,Paul Wolski
Publisher : Disney Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Art
ISBN : 1484737679

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The Disney Monorail by Jeff Kurtti,Vanessa Hunt,Paul Wolski Pdf

All aboard a lavish visual celebration of one of Disney's most iconic and beloved creations: the Disney Monorail. Through a lively and succinct narrative and a stunning collection of unique historical photographs and rare concept and development art (much of it never before published) readers will be transported through the imagination of one of the great twentieth century geniuses, and into a future where yesterday's dreams are tomorrow's realities! Walt Disney is renowned as a cartoonist, filmmaker, showman, and entertainment icon. But he was also a far-sighted futurist, a transportation buff with practical roots in the past, and visionary sights set on the future. In imagining his Disneyland park, Walt saw it not only as a destination for diversion and entertainment, but also as a means of presenting practical demonstrations of new ideas and new technology with real-world applications. As Walt said, "Tomorrow offers new frontiers in science, adventure, and ideals: the Atomic Age . . . the challenge of outer space . . . and the hope for a peaceful and unified world." In The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky, readers will discover the parallel stories of the development of a new form of transportation and the evolution of Walt's prophetic creative mind, which resulted in the first daily operating monorail in the Western Hemisphere. From that day in June 1959, this mid-century modern marvel has captured the hearts and imaginations not only of theme park and Disney fans everywhere. It has also inspired, as Walt had hoped, the creation of working monorails in practical transit applications in varied locations all around the world.

The Business of Walt Disney and the Nine Principles of His Success

Author : Barry Linetsky
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798373332255

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The Business of Walt Disney and the Nine Principles of His Success by Barry Linetsky Pdf

UPDATED REPRINT FOR 2023! "The Business of Walt Disney by Barry Linetsky is an excellent book. It is the first real attempt at telling the whole story of Walt's career purely from a business standpoint and it definitely achieves its goal.... Disney history enthusiasts will want to read it right away." Didier Ghez, Disney Historian, Author, http: //disneybooks.blogspot.com The Business of Walt Disney and the Nine Principles of His Success takes you inside the mind of one of the world's most creative and loved business geniuses. Now you can learn the exciting details of Walt Disney's journey and the principles that served as the foundation of his business success and put them into action yourself. Most people know Walt Disney as the famous creator of Mickey Mouse and other timeless cartoon characters, producer of beloved animated features like Snow White and Mary Poppins, and inventor and namesake of Disney theme parks and resorts around the world. Few people think about him as an astute and effective business leader and manager who dared to outthink and outperform his competitors, even though he became one of the most successful and influential entrepreneures of his time. Walt was a self-made, self-educated, iconoclastic entrepreneur with the unbounded creative imagination, bravado, and courage to dent the universe long before Steve Jobs popularized the idea. Starting life as an ordinary boy growing up in a typical mid-Western middle American family, Walt pursued his ambitions to make his way in life as an artist. Along the way he lives his own incredible fairy-tale adventure of hardship and success, revealing himself to be an iconoclast with a flair for solving problems and organizing resources to entertain millions. Time and again he put everything he owned on the line while motivating others to work with him to achieve what his critics thought to be impossible. This is a book about the making of Walt Disney's business and the challenges he had to face and overcome over his 47-year career. It's about his daring path from drawing cartoons in Kansas City, Missouri, to envisioning and planning an experimental city, EPCOT, to serve the needs of humanity. Barry Linetsky spent three years researching and assembling the incredible business story of Walt's career from new and existing sources. He's written the ultimate story of Walt's career and has identified nine principles that Walt used to guide his personal and business life, supported by Walt's own words and actions and the observations and recollections of those who worked with him, learned from him, and were influenced by his capabilities and character. Be curious: Read the book! Be courageous: Discover Walt's Principles and Leadership Lessons! Be committed: Create happiness by taking action! ★★★★★ "[S]tands out in its focus on Disney as a business entrepreneur and in offering what I'd characterize as a moral perspective on Disney's life. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to gain from the life lessons of the best among us - and who love a page turner!" S.Bowyer ★★★★★ "This book was a page turner. What Linetsky demonstrates on nearly every page is Disney's confidence and courage to go against the conventional wisdom. Linetsky tops off the story with entrepreneurial lessons that we can learn from Disney." Jerry K. ★★★★★ "[T]horoughly researched. The book weaves storytelling with the author's thesis statements on leadership quite well. It isn't just a series of anecdotes or employee interviews: rather, it's a leadership and business manual with stories and quotes as examples." Halordain T. ★★★★★ "Awesome book told in simple language. Could not put the book down. Very enjoyable read." David O. ★★★★★ "If you want an understanding of Walt Disney's life as a visionary,

Claude Coats-- Walt Disney's Imagineer

Author : DAVID A. BOSSERT
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1735769126

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Claude Coats-- Walt Disney's Imagineer by DAVID A. BOSSERT Pdf

Claude Coats: Walt Disney's Imagineer--The Making of Disneyland: From Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond is the story of artist and designer Claude Coats who, for more than half a century, was one of the most prolific creative talents at The Walt Disney Company and, arguably, the most accomplished. An unpretentious man of strapping stature, Claude was the artist behind some of the stunning backgrounds produced at the Disney studio during the Golden Age of animation before becoming one of the founding members, handed-picked by Walt Disney, to start the fabled WED Enterprises--now known as Walt Disney Imagineering. Working side by side with Walt Disney, Claude Coats is considered a significant influence in creating the first theme park, Disneyland, and a new form of creativity called Imagineering. He forever changed the worlds of global entertainment, technology, architecture, and popular culture.

Pinocchio, the Tale of a Puppet

Author : Carlo Collodi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1603033939

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Pinocchio, the Tale of a Puppet by Carlo Collodi Pdf

Pinocchio, The Tale of a Puppet follows the adventures of a talking wooden puppet whose nose grew longer whenever he told a lie and who wanted more than anything else to become a real boy.As carpenter Master Antonio begins to carve a block of pinewood into a leg for his table the log shouts out, "Don't strike me too hard!" Frightened by the talking log, Master Cherry does not know what to do until his neighbor Geppetto drops by looking for a piece of wood to build a marionette. Antonio gives the block to Geppetto. And thus begins the life of Pinocchio, the puppet that turns into a boy.Pinocchio, The Tale of a Puppet is a novel for children by Carlo Collodi is about the mischievous adventures of Pinocchio, an animated marionette, and his poor father and woodcarver Geppetto. It is considered a classic of children's literature and has spawned many derivative works of art. But this is not the story we've seen in film but the original version full of harrowing adventures faced by Pinnocchio. It includes 40 illustrations.