Charting Walt's progression from farm boy to actor to artist, animator, director, and entertainment celebrity, Walt's own words are presented and contextualized within Doreen Rappaport's signature compelling prose.
"Tells the story of how a young Walt Disney was enchanted by fireworks and how he kept his promise to send all his guests home with a special kiss goodnight"--Amazon.com.
Presents a comprehensive biography of American film producer, director, screenwriter, and animator Walt Disney that chronicles his childhood, his early achievements in the art of animation, and the technical innovations he pioneered.
An illustrated biography of Walt Disney, covering his childhood, fondness for drawing, and work in various fields before creating the Mickey Mouse character and starting his own company.
Profiles the animator, filmmaker, and entertainer, detailing his early life, his beginnings in animated films, the creation of the Disney studios, and the opening of the Disneyland theme park.
Relates Walt Disney's life, the opening of his own studio, the invention of Mickey Mouse, and the present status and future prospects of the Disney industry.