The Art of Disneyland [Hardcover]

Jeff Kurtti (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Gathered together for the first time anywhere is anillustrated chronicle of the artistic development of the landmarks,attractions, and shows that constitute Disneyland.

Conceptual materials, sketches, layout drawings, andpaintings are meticulously reproduced with lavish production values in abeautiful large-format book that is destined to become a spectacular keepsakefor the Park’s fans and art collectors everywhere.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions (September 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423104595
• ISBN-13: 978-1423104599
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 10.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,128,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A picture is worth a thousand words, December 18, 2006

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Richard Gray (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Disneyland (Hardcover)

With Disneyland celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2005, Disney wasted no opportunity to publicize that milestone. With some excellent books being published over the last year - including the comprehensive park-exclusive "Disneyland: Then, Now and Forever" - Disneyland fans have been spoiled for choice.

This latest entry, another one that was previously exclusively available in the theme parks but has now been released to the wider market, is one of the most beautiful yet. Rather than taking a nostalgic look at the different eras of the park, or even the technical aspects of the ride-making and Imagineering, this concentrates purely on the concept art that has either been used a model for beloved rides and attractions (or even the park itself), or has at the very least inspired the Imagineers to reach for the stars.

After a brief introduction from recently retired Imagineering legend Marty Sklar, the reader is taken through the park land by land with concept art; sketches and paintings of what would eventually become - and sometimes not become - fixtures of our favourite theme park. Covering everything from initial park concept art to Indiana Jones, artists include such big Disney names as Mary Blair, Marc Davis, Eyvind Earle, John Hench and Herbert Ryman and commentary is provided where appropriate. While there is some repeition with previous books on the marker - particularly the aforementioned "Disneyland: Then, Now and Forever" - and Disneyland buffs are sure to have seen much of this material before, the sheer volume of art and coffee table value alone is enough to keep most fans interested.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing art, but why is it bound like that?!?, March 29, 2007

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KoSpazz "KoSpazz" (Upland, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Disneyland (Hardcover)

Aside from the cover art, table of contents, foreword, and first couple pages, EVERYTHING in the book is printed sideways -- you have to turn the book around and flip the pages up-and-over (instead of turning them right-to-left like a normal book) as if you were at an easel.

I wish they would have just bound the book to make it wide instead of letting it look "normal" on the outside but then making you turn it around as soon as you open it. Besides, it makes the book really hard to hold when it's open.

Whoa, did that even make sense?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book, December 8, 2007

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Amy Burt "lilamyb83" (Oakley, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Disneyland (Hardcover)

I bought this for my father, Walt, for Christmas. He is a big Disney fan, as am I, and we both LOVE Disneyland. When I got this, I opened it up to look inside - and realized it has to be the last gift he opens on Christmas morning, because he'll want to look at the whole thing right away! I couldn't put it down myself. The pictures are wonderful, and make you feel like you're looking at Walt Disney's private idea book for his park.