Walt Disney

Author: Bob Thomas
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Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Walt Disney is a heroic figure in the United States—he created the cartoon character Mickey Mouse and transformed the face of American culture. His success was unique: he brought animated films into the realm of art and made significant contributions to world folk art. After years of in-depth research, Bob Thomas, a writer who has written biographies of many Hollywood stars, portrays the human behind the Disney myth in the same way: a cartoonist from Kansas City who received little formal education, went bankrupt during his second attempt at filmmaking, but ultimately became a genius who created unparalleled animated art, an pillar of the international entertainment industry, and had a profound impact on several generations. The book concludes with some lesser-known photographs that authentically reflect the Disney spirit, making it an inspiring and motivational work.