Walt Disney : an American Original, Commemorative Edition - Bob Thomas

Walt Disney

an American Original, Commemorative Edition

By: Bob Thomas

Hardcover | 9 March 2023

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This is the Commemorative Edition of one of the most trusted and respected nonfiction books about Walt Disney ever written!

Includes 4 commemorative essays; a photo insert with more than 60 behind-the-scenes images; and an endnotes section with insightful passages from 15 Disney historians and authors to provide further context for modern audiences.


This is the Commemorative Edition of one of the most trusted and respected nonfiction books about Walt Disney ever written!

Includes 4 commemorative essays; a photo insert with more than 60 behind-the-scenes images; and an endnotes section with insightful passages from 15 Disney historians and authors to provide further context for modern audiences.


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 this definitive biography of the person behind the legend of Disney- the unschooled cartoonist from Kansas City, Missouri, who-though his initial studio went bankrupt during his first movie venture-developed into a creative spirit who produced unmatched works of entertainment that have influenced generations.

Inside the Commemorative Edition paperback-
. Special essays by Christopher Miller, Jeff Kurtti, Marcy Carriker Smothers, and Rebecca Cline and an updated index from the 2023 edition
. Preface by Bob Thomas from the 1994 edition
. Foreground, 28 chapters, and sources by Bob Thomas from the 1976 edition
. Endnotes excerpting 15 books that have furthered Bob's research from the 2023 edition
. 32-page photo insert with more than 60 behind-the-scenes images from the 2023 edition

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Industry Reviews
" . . . Walt Disney's definitive biography . . ."
- Amy Murray, BBC News NI

One of "THE BEST BOOKS ON DISNEY . . . From history books to behind-the-scenes looks at the making of Disney films, these books offer a wealth of information about one of the most iconic brands in the world. So whether you're a diehard Disney fan or simply curious about the company, be sure to check out these titles. . . Disney lovers will appreciate learning more about the man behind the mouse, and anyone interested in business will find this book to be a fascinating read. Whether you're a Disney fan or not, Walt Disney: An American Original is definitely worth picking up."
- Phil Treagus-Evans, THEREADINGLISTS.COM

One of "The 10 Best Books on Walt Disney."
- Nick Dunehew, Brooksy Society

One of the "Best Books About Disney World, Disneyland & Imagineering in Our Library."
- Tom Bricker, Disney Tourist Blog

One of "5 Literary Gems About the History of Disneyland."
- Bookstr

One of "17 Disney Books Every Disney Fan Should Read."
- Unlocking The Magic

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