Originally published when the public found such an inside and critical look at Walt Disney's life controversial, this revised edition provides a biography of Disney that is more well rounded than previous publications. What many felt was an attack on Disney shortly after his death was really the author subjecting Disney and his work to the kind of analysis which his enormous influence on popular culture warranted. The author also argues that it was in the post war years, when Disney ceased to make any claims as an artist, that the critics started to ignore him - exactly when the period of Disney's success and personal power were beginning. This biography looks at Walt's humble beginnings, the development of his empire, how Disney's films survived and embraced the advent of television, and how Disney left behind an empire on the crest of a financial wave. Key words: Walt Disney; biography; animation; cartoons; Mickey Mouse; theme parks; Disneyland; corporate finance; television; marketing
| Item number | 26699 |
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| Category | Book |
| Type | Biography |
| Dimensions | height 220mm; width 145mm; depth 40mm |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Related people | Richard Schickel (author) |
Part of the Robin Allan Collection