Walt Disney

By Bob Thomas,

Book cover of Walt Disney: An American Original

Book description

This is the Commemorative Edition of one of the most trusted and respected nonfiction books about Walt Disney ever written!

Includes 4 commemorative essays; a photo insert with more than 60 behind-the-scenes images; and an endnotes section with insightful passages from 15 Disney historians and authors to provide further context…

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1 author picked Walt Disney as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This biography of Walt Disney is the first that I read. It is the official biography of Disney, and it gave me the foundational knowledge I needed to start digging deeper into the subject of Disney history.

I find it well-written, extremely clear, and easy to read. I also feel that it is extremely lively as the author relies on a great number of interviews to enrich his work with relevant anecdotes along with important facts about Disney’s life and career.

I recommend it as the perfect starting point for learning about Disney history. Soon after reading this one, I…

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