Remembering Walt: Favorite Memories of Walt Disney [Hardcover]

Howard E. Green (Author), Amy Boothe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 22, 1999

Larger than life, Disney has become synonymous with brilliant animation and magnificent theme parks. But what about the man himself? In this collection of remembrances, more than one hundred people recall the ways their lives were touched by this complex, remarkable man: animators who trained under him; directors inspired by his vision; actors who sought him out for advice and support; and family members who knew him best of all. There are many revealing insights about a man whose energy and imagination sparked a million ideas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions; 1st edition (July 22, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078686348X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786863488
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #445,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Arts & Literature > Movie Directors
  • #42 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( D ) > Disney, Walt

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true look at Walt, August 23, 1999

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This review is from: Remembering Walt: Favorite Memories of Walt Disney (Hardcover)

To sum up...WOW! Instead of relying on probably non-existant sources, this book takes a simply approach- Print exactly what others said about Walt, with their name attached to the quote. What a refreshing idea! The book of course has sections written by the author, but the true "guts" of the book are many, many quotes about Walt, expertly grouped by the authors. The book does not shy away from talking about Walt's temper or tendency to micro-manage, that is in there. But neither does it embelish the negatives in an effort to tear the man down. This is a truthful look, and it will make you feel even better every time you view a Disney picture or walk through the gates of Disneyland.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Disney Documentary in Book Form, April 20, 2000

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stacey rose (Penna) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remembering Walt: Favorite Memories of Walt Disney (Hardcover)

A documentary in book form, it is an insightful and honest look at Walt from all the people who were around him. It reads easier and is more entertaining than your traditional biography. You can see that he really loved his work, it even comes through in the wonderful photographs. You can truly see that he was an entertainment genius. The book is interesting, amusing and at times sad and sweet. It is a great read for Disney fans, movie buffs and animation buffs who want to know about the "man who made magic" and put his stamp on American culture.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They called him Uncle Walt for a reason, February 23, 2001

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John P. Stamper "A Searcher" (Central Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remembering Walt: Favorite Memories of Walt Disney (Hardcover)

I have read many books on Walt Disney. He is a personal hero of mine. Usually, a Walt Disney book will be all positive or all negative. This book is a bit different. It consists almost entirely of anecdotes told by those who knew Walt both as a friend and a leader, both good and bad.

I feel like I know Walt a lot better after having this book. From the early days of animation to the creation of Disneyland and Walt Disney World... friends, co-workers, and family members describe this complicated man from every possible perspective.

Walt was not a saint or an angel. Nor was he the devil that some recent biographers have tried to make him out to be. He was a human being... a complicated human being. He was a visionary, at least 50 years ahead of his time. Mostly, he was a miraculous, paternal figure in the lives of everyone close to him and a magical, whimsical personality to almost everyone else in the world. They called him Uncle Walt for a reason.

This incredible collection of photos and stories will be treasured by those who love Walt and should be enjoyed even by those with an occasional curiosity in the man who created an empire based on a mouse.