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...

"Disney has been making magic for 100 years and counting! In this title, fact-filled text and crisp photos introduce readers to the history of the iconic brand, from its early years to the present day. Along the way, fun facts add interesting details, and features profile the brand's creator, showcase early box office successes, highlight a famous ride, graph favorite movie sales, and more."--

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the famous cartoonist who created Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Bambi and was the owner of Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland.

Tells the story of how a poor farm boy from Marceline, Missouri named Walt Disney worked hard and found ways to share the magic of his imagination in spite of all obstacles and setbacks, until he eventually shared his vision with the world on a grand scale.

"Imagine being trapped inside a Disney movie and having to learn about life mostly from animated characters dancing across a screen of color. A fantasy? A nightmare? This is the real-life story of Owen Suskind, the son of the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind and his wife, Cornelia. An autistic boy who couldn't speak for years, Owen memorized dozens of Disney movies, turned them into a language to express love and loss, kinship, brotherhood....

Biography of the trailblazing animator and creator of Mickey Mouse.

Describes Walt Disney's creation of Mickey Mouse, with the help of fellow artist Ub Iwerks, and follows the famous mouse's influence on the constantly expanding Disney empire.