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Walt Disney

A brief biography of animator Walt Disney, discussing his childhood, the creation of Mickey Mouse and his theme parks.

Out of the shadows

how Lotte Reiniger made the first animated fairytale movie
2022
Lotte Reiniger (1899-1981) was a German film director and animator best known for The Adventures of Prince Achmed, which was released in 1926 and is the oldest surviving animated movie. With art inspired by Reiniger's cut-paper style and a text that uses a fairytale motif that mimics her movies, Out of the Shadows is a sweeping tribute to one of most important figures of animation, whose influence still resonates today.

Walt Disney

2017
A biography of cartoon entrepreneur Walt Disney.

Today will be different

a novel
2017
"Eleanor knows she's a mess. But today, she will tackle the little things. She will shower and get dressed. She will have her poetry and yoga lessons after dropping off her son, Timby. She won't swear. She will initiate sex with her husband, Joe"--OCLC.

Cut!

how Lotte Reiniger and a pair of scissors revolutionized animation
2023
"A book about the remarkable and often overshadowed career of Lotte Reiniger, a moviemaking pioneer, who first used her talent for hand-cutting paper silhouettes in the 1920s to create stop-motion animated movies. She invented the multiplane camera to give her animations depth of field and, with a small team, designed and directed the oldest full-length animated film in existence. Lotte eventually created approximately sixty films for movies and television"--Provided by publisher.

Walt Disney

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, 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."--.

The official Walt Disney quote book

"This collection of quotations from the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company ranges from the well-known to the obscure, but all are assured to entertain, enlighten, and inspire. His words have been gleaned from publications, productions, and interviews over the breadth of his amazing career. Some are simple nuggets of homespun wisdom, while others are statements of knowledge gained while he crafted the enchanting films, televisions shows, and unparalleled experiences that are so beloved by audiences the world over" --.

Walt Disney

2022
A brief biography of animator Walt Disney, discussing his childhood, the creation of Mickey Mouse and his theme parks.

Walt Disney

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to animator Walt Disney.

Bendy

the illusion of living : an original Joey Drew memoir
2021
"Bendy fans will delight in poring over the memoir of his ingenious creator, Joey Drew. From humble beginnings to his meteoric rise as the force behind his eponymous studio, Mr. Drew offers a behind the scenes peek at his many animation innovations, such as Sillivision, his 'Rules to Animate By,' and course his unique approach to franchising"--Back cover.

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