Bob Thomas

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Illinois

An American Original

Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success story like no other: a man who developed animated film into an art form and made a massive contribution to the folklore of the world. After years of research, Bob Thomas (the biographer of Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and William Holden, among other Hollywood legends) produced a definitive biography of the man behind the legend of Disney: the unschooled cartoonist from Kansas City who when bankrupt on his first movie venture and developed into the genius who produced unmatched works of animation, and ultimately was the creative spirit of an international entertainment empire that has enchanted generations. Complete with a collection of rare photographs, Walt Disney: An American Original is a fascinating and inspirational work that captures the spirit of Walt Disney.

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Indiana

Martin Gitlin

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Utah

Entertainment Visionary

Biography of the trailblazing animator and creator of Mickey Mouse.

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Marie Hammontree

Please see pics. It is breaking away from it cover. The pages are yellowing do to it’s age.

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Young Movie Maker

Walter Elias "Walt" Disney had a huge impact on the entertainment industry as an animator, film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and international icon. But what was the original voice of Mickey Mouse like as a kid?

In this narrative biography, you'll learn about the childhood of the boy who grew up to win and be nominated for more Academy Awards than anyone else in history!

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Pennsylvania

Marc Eliot

Walt Disney: Hollywood’s Dark Prince by Mark Eliot

This biography delves into the complex and often controversial life of Walt Disney, exploring his career, personal struggles, and the darker aspects of his legacy. Elliott provides an unflinching look at Disney’s ambitious drive, his interactions with employees, and the impact of his creative empire on both Hollywood and American culture.

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Hollywood's Dark Prince

Provides a different portrait of Disney, detailing his involvment with anti-Semitic organizations and discussing his alcoholism, sexual difficulties, and nervous breakdowns

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Neal Gabler

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

The Triumph of the American Imagination

A portrait of the private life and public career of Walt Disney ranges from his deprived youth, to his contributions to the art of animation, to his visionary creation of the first synergistic entertainment empire, to his reclusive and lonely private world.

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The story of Walt Disney’s life--told as no other book can!

Walt Disney is an American hero. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. His is a success story like no other: a man who developed animated film into an art form and made a massive contribution to the folklore of the world.

After years of research, respected Hollywood biographer Bob Thomas produced a definitive biography of the man behind the legend of Disney: the unschooled cartoonist from Kansas City who when bankrupt on his first movie venture and developed into the genius who produced unmatched works of animation, and ultimately was the creative spirit of an international entertainment empire that has enchanted generations. Complete with a collection of rare photographs, Walt Disney: An American Original is a fascinating and inspirational work that captures the spirit of Walt Disney.

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