Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making More Magic Real [Hardcover]

The imagineers (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2010 | Age Level: 1 and up

How can you make dreams come true? Or transform a fantasy into a colorful, exciting world that visitors can move through, touch, and enjoy? Such fabulous work is the daily business of Walt Disney’s Imagineers, a core group of creative and highly skilled professional wizards who combine imagination with engineering to create the reality of behind the dreams that comprise the Disney theme parks. In this sequel to the best-selling Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind-the-Dreams Look at Making the Magic Real, the Imagineers serve up another dose of magic with an even closer look at who they are, what they do, and how they do it, illuminating their theories and explaining the tools they use, and where and how they use them. Contained within this deluxe tome are rough drawings, conceptual models, and behind-the-scenes stories showcasing Disney’s newest attractions and innovations from the inside out. There’s also an exclusive peek inside the Research and Development Lab to see what new magic will soon be appearing.

The Imagineers tell their own stories, as well as how they got there, what they do on a daily basis, what they show their friends in the parks, and how you can learn what it takes to become an Imagineer.

Presented in a large, lavish format, this book is sure to be a must-have for every Disney collector.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions; 1 edition (May 18, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423107667
• ISBN-13: 978-1423107668
• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 10.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than just a stunning sequel..., May 19, 2010

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D. Gottwald "D. Gottwald" (Oakland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making More Magic Real (Hardcover)

well, it finally arrived today. like many disney releases, this one had been pushed back more than once for release, and when it finally settled in for a may pre-order, i got the jitters and plunked down my cash.

soooooo glad i did. disneyphiles, armchair imagineers and theme park design buffs--buy this book, and buy it NOW.

the design is unbelievably lavish and jam-packed with never (i have every book ever written about the disney parks, and i mean NEVER) before seen photographs and concept art. there were maybe only about ten or so images in the entire 192 page volume i recognized. the layout style and writing tone (cute puns for subheads, etc) are very consistent with the original book, and even the form factor is the same, making it a perfect companion up on your shelf.

since the first volume came out in 1996, we've seen the openings of animal kingdom, tokyo disneysea, california adventure, disney studios paris and now hong kong disneyland. as such, this new book focuses on pretty much 1983 to the present. earlier works are presented only in limited nostalgic contexts, but even then, they try to use art that wasn't in the first book. and from the looks of things, they were adding content right up until the publisher deadline, because there is a lot of "blue sky" material from DCA's current billion-dollar makeover.

the most rewarding goodies, however, are the numerous multi-page gatefolds and "mini" content pockets scattered throughout the text. they are all thoughtfully covered with tissue sheets to prevent damage during shipping, so just carefully remove those when you unwrap the book and enjoy. i know disney fans hate spoilers, so i won't even hint at what these special bits contain--but know that disney put extra love and care (and added expense) into designing a book that is worth every penny you'll pay for the (discounted) amazon price.

i loved the first book, and this second one is truly a knockout. can't wait to read it cover to cover, captions and all.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is beautiful, May 19, 2010

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Nicholas A. Lujan (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
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This is definitely the best Imagineering book I own. The pictures alone are worth the price. I really like all of the little surprises they hide in the pages, it shows you they put a lot of effort into this one. If you are a fan of Imagineering in any way this book is a must have and if you are looking to get your first book on the subject I would definitely suggest this one.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creatively beauiful Imagineering book, May 19, 2010

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C. Clark (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This is a wonderful follow up to Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making The Magic Real. It takes on a slightly different approach to explaining the creative process of the Imagineers. It is divided into three main parts; Part I Theory, Part II Tools, and Part III Portfolio. This book is so much fun to read with some of the most amazing and colorful photos, concept art, and drawing. It also has some special treats packed inside like many fold-out pages and a brochure. This is the most amazing Imagineering books I've read and one of the greatest Disney books in general. If you have any interest in how they create Disney Parks, by all means get this book. It looks great inside and out and you'll have a blast reading it!