Walt Disney: His Life in Pictures [Hardcover]

Russell Schroeder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up

When Walt Disney's desire to become an artist led to experimentations in theatrical animation, he changed the face of family entertainment forever. This pictorial biography is a fascinating visual tour through the life of the man whose name is synonymous with magic--from the start of his risky animation business to the incarnation of Mickey Mouse to the debut of the first feature-length animation film and on into other creative breakthroughs in family entertainment. Photos.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A Disney illustrator for 25 years, Schroeder has compiled a scrapbook of 178 photos, many never before published, from the company archives. Focusing on Walt Disney's (1901-1966) private life, as well as his career as animator, film producer and television personality, the chronologically arranged shots are accompanied by extended captions and quotations from interviews and films. The introduction by Disney's daughter, Diane Disney Miller, sets the predominant tone of affectionate reverence. The book sometimes sounds like a corporate pamphlet lauding its founder, but Disney's own words create a clearer sense of his scrappy good humor and perseverence. Other tidbits here range from engaging trivia (e.g., Disney kept two fawns on the studio lot for Bambi animators to study) to the dispensable (a photo of Disney riding a lawnmower). The spreads can be cluttered, and the over-use of ink colors for text and illustrations?as many as six hues on a single page?does not complement the black-and-white photos. At its best, however, the book offers insight into Disney's creative vision and explains the genesis of his films and characters. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6?A wealth of black-and-white photographs from The Walt Disney Archives and excerpts from interviews, films, and articles make this pictorial biography a treat. Disney's life is explored, from his childhood, first ventures in animation, and creation of his studio through the establishment of theme parks. Written in scrapbook style, this is not an in-depth study, but it is an appealing tribute to a creative individual.?Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Disney Press; 1St Edition edition (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786850434
• ISBN-13: 978-0786850433
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,460,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't be fooled - this is a reprint of an earlier book, June 25, 2010

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This review is from: Walt Disney: His Life in Pictures (Hardcover)

This book was originally published in 1996 with the same title. The only difference is the cover pictures. The book is not written by Diane Disney Miller, just the introduction. The inside of the book is exactly the same as the 1996 version. If you don't have the original book, it's well worth the price. It is full of quotes by Walt, and pictures from his life, starting in childhood. If you do have it, it's probably not worth it just to get the new cover, although the back cover with a family shot coming through the castle is pretty cool.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a neat look into a great man, July 8, 2010

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Walt Disney has always been someone I have looked up to from a very young age. The man himself is quite fascinating to me. It is a quick, breezy read with chapters separated into the different decades of his life. A short introduction for each decade sets the stage and then captions prod you along through the pictures, adding context to make the snapshots more meaningful.

Even though you can sit down and read through the book in an hour or so, I felt compelled to dwell on some of the photos in order to just take in more. They've got some really interesting photos of Walt, especially when he was younger. I have read several dozen books on Disney, and this is a nice change of pace that just sort of celebrates his life and contributions. The pictures on the front and back covers are fantastic, too.

If you're a fan like I am, you WILL enjoy this book. Unlike the other reviewer, I wasn't aware this was a reprint of an older book, but am thankful they brought it back so it popped up on my radar.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable, August 28, 2010

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We bought this book specifically to take to WDW and get autographs in thinking it would be more unique than the average autograph book.

It's a really nice book with pictures of Walt Disney, family, and friends, and snippets of his life story in an easily read format. It's short enough to be read in a few minutes, and having read it, our appetites are whetted to learn more about this man who has sprinkled so many lives with pixie dust.