Mickey Mouse: My Life in Pictures [Hardcover]

Russell Schroeder (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

When Mickey Mouse first met Walt Disney in 1928, he was the most original actor the entertainment industry had ever seen. With the production of Steamboat Willie he became an overnight sensation. Since then, Mickey has played a monumental role in cinematic history, as well as merchandising and even politics. Told in Mickey's own voice, this collector's volume spans the career of this beloved mouse.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4 Up?Mickey tells his own story in this amusing but slight, illustrated trifle. In a brief preface, readers learn how he met Walt Disney on a train heading back to California. The two of them hit it off immediately and Disney asked the mouse if he'd like to be in the movies. The remainder of the book details Mickey's career decade by decade, with very brief text and numerous captioned illustrations that show the various cartoon shorts, comic strips, TV programs, and feature films in which he appeared. The book includes photographs of animators and studio staff members as well as the various buildings on the Disney lot. The pictures are from the Disney archives and are, of course, top-notch. Much of the material, especially that surrounding the war years, is of genuine historical interest. This book shows how Disney turned his entertainment machine into a war-propaganda factory at the behest of the U.S. government. It's also fun to see the Christmas cards Disney sent to friends and employees and Mickey Mouse comics in other languages. However, the heavily illustrated format works against this book being of any great substance. For a more informative treatment of Disney animation, try Don Hahn's Disney's Animation Magic (Disney, 1996). As it stands, this is an enjoyable browsing item for Mickey's many fans.?Tim Wadham, Dallas Public Library, TX
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Disney Press (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786831502
• ISBN-13: 978-0786831500
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,556,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, January 31, 2002

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honeybfly (GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mickey Mouse: My Life in Pictures (Hardcover)

This was a great book. It told Mickey's life in Mickey style. The pictures in this book were awesome! I would recommend this book for kids ages five to ten.

5.0 out of 5 stars MICKEY MOUSE IS STILL ON TOP, March 4, 2004

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Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mickey Mouse: My Life in Pictures (Hardcover)

Everybody's favorite cartoon character leads the parade of animated characters who charm children.

Just as the mystique of Mickey Mouse spans generations and cultures, Mickey Mouse: My Life In Pictures compiled by Russell Schroeder bridges the 70 years of Mickey's fame. With over 200 illustrations plus original animation drawings it's a collector's item for Mouseketeers of all ages.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book is an okay book, October 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Mickey Mouse: My Life in Pictures (Hardcover)

This book is OK. In this book Mickey Mouse tells his story from his first cartoon to his last cartoon. I do think this book would be a good answer to people that want to know more about Mickey Mouse.