Disney: The First 100 Years (Hardcover)

by David Smith (Author), Steven B. Clark (Author) "At the start of the 20th century, major changes were taking place around the world..." (more)
Key Phrases: mated feature, Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, Disney Studio (more...)

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Product Description
Disney: The First 100 Years details the genesis of Mickey, Donald, and the rest of the gang; the development of the first animated features; the onset of television; the creation of Walt Disney World; and the companys recent standing as one of the most technically innovative and synergistic corporations in the world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions; 1st edition (October 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786864427
• ISBN-13: 978-0786864423
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #521,733 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent overview of Walts life and of the Disney Co, July 31, 2000

By	Rick Mohr (Troy, OH USA) - See all my reviews

I really enjoyed this book. It is packed with lots of great photographs and artwork from Walt Disney and the Disney Company. It also has a really nice overview of the life of Walt Disney and the work of the Disney Company in text.

I appreciated the organization of the book. The book is arranged chronologically, which helped me to understand the flow of events better. This book has a very upbeat, positive tone and paints a very bright and exciting future for the Disney Company.

This book does not contain nearly as much information about Walt Disney as some of the biographies that I have read, but I don't think that was the goal of this book. This book does a very nice job of chronicling the art and the work of this great American icon and then continues the chronology with the work of the Disney Company in the post Walt era.

This book starts with very early Disney and takes the reader all the way through to Fantasia 2000. This is an excellent coffee table book. I highly recommended it to anyone that loves Walt, his work and the continuing work of the Disney Company.

89 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!, October 27, 1999

By	Anders Krantz ([e-mail]) (Sweden) - See all my reviews

Here is the definite Disney chronicle of the century, put together by the world's leading authority on everything Disney - Dave Smith, and his fellow-writer Steven Clark. Follow the fabulous story of Walt Disney and his magic empire year by year, from its humble beginnings in the American Midwest up to its present ever-expanding days. "Disney: the First 100 Years" is a well-written, informative and fun book to read. You get the entire story of the Disney Company on 198 pages (filled with great photos), and will undoubtedly find it fascinating. This book is a must-have for anyone who likes Disney, and honestly - who doesn't? I really recommend this one - buy it!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Disney Book Loaded With Photos and Info !!, July 13, 2004

By	Irvin Goodman - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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This 213 page book is just full of an endless supply of full color photos of everything Disney for the past 100 years. You'll learn all about Walt's early life and how his ideas created worldwide Disney worlds. Each chapter covers a decade from 1901 to 2001 !! Many of these pictures are archival and never made available before. The book provides many memories for "children" of all ages. It's a keeper. Enjoy !