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Author
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Formats
Description
ONE OF THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'S 100 GREATEST FILM BOOKS OF ALL TIME • The definitive portrait of one of the most important cultural figures in American history: Walt Disney.
Walt Disney was a true visionary whose desire for escape, iron determination and obsessive perfectionism transformed animation from a novelty to an art form, first with Mickey Mouse and then with his feature films–most notably Snow...
Walt Disney was a true visionary whose desire for escape, iron determination and obsessive perfectionism transformed animation from a novelty to an art form, first with Mickey Mouse and then with his feature films–most notably Snow...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Drawing on years of research, this definitive biography of the man who changed the face of American culture by developing animated film into an art form and making a massive contribution to the folklore of the world tells the story of Walt Disney’s life like no other book can.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Mary Blair lived her life in color: vivid, wild color. From her imaginative childhood to her career as an illustrator, designer, and animator for Walt Disney Studios, Mary wouldn?t play by the rules. At a time when studios wanted to hire men and think in black and white, Mary painted twinkling emerald skies, peach giraffes with tangerine spots, and magenta horses that could fly. She painted her world.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of Walt Disney, whose childhood dreams of becoming a cartoonist and doing things new ways led to great success in animated and live-action films, television, and theme parks.
15) Walt Disney
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
96 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces the life and contributions of the entertainer who created animated cartoons, adventure and family films, television shows, theme parks, and Mickey Mouse.
Publisher
American Experience
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 240 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Walt Disney was uniquely adept at art as well as commerce, a master filmmaker who harnessed the power of technology and storytelling. This new film examines Disney's complex life and enduring legacy. Features rare archival footage from the Disney vaults, scenes from some of his greatest films, interviews with biographers and animators, and the designers who helped turn his dream of Disneyland into reality.
17) Walt Disney
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
18) Walt Disney
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Fans of Disneyland, Disney World, and all things Disney are sure to enjoy learning all about the fascinating founder, Walt Disney. This new biographic reader reveals the interesting, enchanting life of one of the world's most beloved storytellers and entrepreneurs. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
107 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Looks at the life of the cartoonist and animator, famous for creating over two hundred fifty cartoon shorts for Warner Brothers starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and other popular characters.
Author
Series
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Physical Desc
48 pages ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
From his childhood in rural Missouri to his legendary stature as a film and television icon, Walt governed his life with imagination, ingenuity, and scrupulous attention to detail. Faced with both public failures and massive success, he revolutionized the art form of animation, always seeking innovative solutions, cutting edge technology, and new ways of storytelling. Devoted to perfection, Walt was not always easy to work with, but no one can deny...
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