The author, in his forward to the Hyperion edition, candidly acknowledges his complicity in concealing the adoption of Sharon Disney (who passed away in 1993) in the original edition.
This then, is the official Disney version of Walt's life, at least as viewed from the 1970's. Looking back at Walt's life and triumphs was perhaps a way of linking the lackluster management of the seventies with the creative vision and risk-taking dynamism of the studio founder.īoth the original and the 1994 Hyperion publication (hurriedly re-issued to counter Marc Eliot's unauthorized Walt Disney: Hollywood's Dark Prince, published the year before) are copyright to the Walt Disney Company, not to the author. This project was initiated when the studio was at it's creative nadir. Bob had interviewed Walt Disney on several occasions, and had already written a children's book called Walt Disney: Magician of the Movies (1968). 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.Hyperion, New York 1994 (orig pub Simon and Schuster 1976)īob Thomas was hand-picked by then Disney studio head Ron Miller, husband of Diane Disney Miller, to write this biography.
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.Īfter 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. From Mickey Mouse to Disneyland, he changed the face of American culture. The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells t he story of Walt Disney’s life- told as no other book can!
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