Today in History: Disney [Paperback]

Eve Zibart (Author)

Book Description

Series: Today in History | Publication Date: April 17, 2006

This irresistible read is packed with fun facts and tasty tidbits about Disney, from stories about the entertainment empire’s founding family to the inspiration for many of the popular theme park attractions. Memorable dates include:
• May 11, 1904 — The great surrealist painter Salvador Dali was born in Igueras, Catalonia. His 1946 collaboration with Walt Disney was one of the most unusual partnerships in the entertainment industry.
• December 2, 1929 — The Haunted House, in which Mickey Mouse takes shelter from the storm in what turns out to be a well populated mansion, was released in theaters. This movie was the first time animators created what was to become a popular Disney setting.
• January 9, 1937 — The release of Donald Duck's second film, Don Donald, proved that Donald was capable of carrying a series without any help from Mickey. It also served as the debut vehicle for a ducky girlfriend called Donna, who was later renamed Daisy.
Released to coincide with the company's 18-month-long 50th anniversary celebrations, Today in History: Disney has something for Disney fans of every generation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Clerisy Press (April 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578602769
• ISBN-13: 978-1578602766
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #714,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An all-inclusive and eclectic guide through Disney history, July 2, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Today in History: Disney (Paperback)

Today In History: Disney by Eve Zibart is an expansive, year-long compendium of informative "infobits" and trivia of the Walt Disney's elaborate and engaging business empire from its beginnings down to the present day -- all laid out in a kind of "fact for the day" format. For example: March 10th (1938) "The Old Mill" not only continued the studios' nearly unbroken streak of Best Animated Short Subject Oscars but also earned Walt Disney his first scientific and technical Oscar for the development of the multiplane camera. A Famously moody and dramatic film almost nine minutes long, "The Old Mill" depicts a Storm as it threatens a farmyard mill and the animals who make their home inside. Eventually, of course, the storm passes, the sun returns, and all is well. -- Name That 'Toon: Which animated film marked the first time mickey was digitally animated, using the technique developed for the Mickey's Philhar Magic attractions? (it gives the answer) and Disney Quiz: What is the former First Lady Nancy Reagan's surprising connection to the Disney movie "Aladdin?" -- the answer is provided). Compiling a wealth of fun knowledge and trivia quizzes on the history of the Disney theme parks, movies, television programs, technical accomplishments, memorable characters, the Mickey Mouse Club, and so much more, Today In History: Disney offers creative calendar of fun facts throughout the yearly on a "one-a-day" setup. The result is an all-inclusive and eclectic guide through Disney history. Today In History: Disney is enthusiastically recommended for all Disney fans.

5.0 out of 5 stars Disney HIstory, January 29, 2007

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Susan D. Bailey (Skokie, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Today in History: Disney (Paperback)

This book gives you a daily "dose" of Disney magic. It is written in a calendar format and many interesting facts. A must for Disney lovers!

4.0 out of 5 stars Every day with Disney, January 3, 2007

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Emerson J. Pratt (Dunedin, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Today in History: Disney (Paperback)

For those interested in Disney trivia this is a great book. Each date has a specific Disney fact associated with it relating to the date. This book has obviously been very well researched with a number of tidbits of information that I had not seen elsewhere.

For the Disney fan this book is a great way to get your daily dose.