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The Man behind the Magic: The Story of Walt Disney

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The authors of this biography do not bash Walt like some do just to get press sensationalism. They do not candycoat him either, and the book is very fair. First released in 1991, this book has a few really nice stories and interviews that were new to me. It also has some of the best photos of any of the bios out there, in small b/w spread throughout the book. The photos could be bigger though and the only big color photos were animation art rather than the other great photos that are in the book of Walt at home, play, & work. For someone that has to have every book on Walt this should be in your library.

If you are a diehard Disney history buff who wants a longer read after this book, then try the Bob Thomas book "Walt Disney an American Original" next or the Thomas book on Walts brother Roy Disney called "Building a Company", I could not put it down.

A great book to read if you're looking to read about Walt. It'll keep your interest. No Disney Nut is complete without it

Written in a clear and sparkling style, this book should appeal to readers of all ages who are interested in the origins of the Disney phenomenon. Also, a great gift for families who enjoy visiting the Disney amusement parks.

I am evaluating the book, the Man Behind the Magic, a biography of Walt Disney, by Katharine and Richard Greene. The section about Walt's family is very interesting because you learn so much about his dreams and his life. and now I know so much of the "inside information" about his schools, teachers, and friends. The next section is about Walt and how his small animating and movie-making business flourished. The last section is centered on the Disney theme parks, Walt's new family, and "looking into the future." My favorite section was the last because it told of so many things about E.P.C.O.T. (Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow) and his other thoughts. In this section, you can really compare and contrast his ideas and if they became a reality or not.

The way this book was organized was exceptionally helpful and never confusing or hard to read. It was organized chronologically in chapters. "Extras" that made the book pleasurable reading were the book flap, which showed a quick summary of the book, and the index. Another "extra" is the table of contents, which was very helpful. I would also like to emphasize the pictures. I thought that they were quite remarkable. I believe all of the points in this book were strong and fascinating.

Overall, I think this book is fabulous and wonderful. It covers most, almost all of Walt's life and the organization. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes any of the Disney theme parks, or anyone who enjoys his cartoons, movies, and shows.

This is a great book to read if you are doing a report on Walt Disney. It offers a lot of information on Walt in an easy reading level. Easy reeding, fun book!!!

I bought this book for a college class. If you really like Walt Disney and want to know more about him I would suggest this book.

A lover of all things Disney, I was looking for a good balanced story of his life. This was not it. The authors did not take the lesson of story boarding to heart. The book it self is written in a style that ammuses, but how can you tell the story of Walt Disney in 170+ pages? Thankfully, the book shys away from bashing Disney or trying to grab headlines with half truths, but one can't help but wonder if the authors could of possibly gone more in depth, more into the man and his world.
I was dissapointed. There are no big insights here. If you are new to the life of Walt, this would be a great starter book, but I would not reccomend it for the die hard fan.

Hi my name is Ben Mernick, the book "The Man Behind The Magic" was the best book I have ever read. It showes the truth in a very good way.

Many years ago, I wanted to find a good book on Walt Disney. This is it!. The writing is interesting and exciting and the stories are fascinating. The Greenes are great storytellers and it is no wonder that they have continued to do work for Disney- they get this guy and they tell the story well- and fairly, which I really appreciate. I strongly recommend this bookto anyone and everyone who wants to know how one dreamer made his way- it's an amazing story! and well told...