Suggestions needed on Disney Books

[Disguy]

At some point tonight I want to make a trip over to Barnes and Noble. I'm looking for a good Disney book, something along the lines of the history of the company or perhaps just the theme park history. I know Disney War just came out but I doubt that will interst me. Anyone have any suggestions?

I'm not one to browse a book store. I like to know what I'm buying and move on so any help would be greatly appreciated :bow:

[IndyJn511]

"How to be like Walt" is a good read.

[merlinjones]

Here is the link to SaveDisney reccommended reading list:

http://savedisney.com/vision/biblio/

One of my favorites is The Magic Kingdom by Steven Watts - - I think it best captures Walt, the man, his works and their meaning.

[Retlaw Yensid]

How to be Like Walt is good
or
Walt Disney: An American Original by Bob Thomas

[Pirate Wench]

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[libraryvixen]

I've always enjoyed the Mice Tale books. They make me giggle. I mean.. how stupid do you have to be to try and jump the monorail track?

[Malibu Minion]

Yes, the Mouse Tale Books by David Koening are the best

Amazon


Mouse Tales: A Behind-The-Ears Look at Disneyland

More Mouse Tales: A Closer Peek Backstage at Disneyland

Mouse Under Glass : Secrets of Disney Animation and Theme Parks

[Alchimedes]

How to be like Walt,
and Walt Disney an American original by Bob Thomas
I got one on amazon for less then $5 dollars. If You want a good remmebrance book of the man from close friends and family, Remembering Walt, Favorite memories of Walt Disney. Try those also Save disney has a really good reading list as well. Good luck Disguy!

[Cousin Orville]

I say DisneyWar for good gossip and Remembering Walt for the quotes and stories.
The DLP book is pretty awesome as well, but not found at your local store.

[AnotherPixie]

My top picks are:

Remembering Walt Disney and Disneyland, the Nickel Tour.

[Not Afraid]

Lashbear has a GREAT list collected at Amazon. Beats me if I can find it now.

Some of my favorites off the top of my head because I'm too lazy to walk out to my moderately extensive collection:

• The Nickle Tour
• Mouse Tales and sequels
• Walt Disney's Nine Old Men and the Art of Animation
• The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation
• Designing Disney: Imagineering and the Art of the Show
• Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Animated Characters : From Mickey Mouse to Hercules
• Designing Disney's Theme Parks : The Architecture of Reassurance
• The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies
• Disney : The First 100 Years
• Disney A to Z

[Not Afraid]

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[Disguy]

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions I ordered a couple from B&N (Mouse Tales) and going to B&N today to find a couple more. Borders had nothing last night.

My strange ways tells me I must have all the books I want before I start reading one. Got to love my weird head :lol:

[desertdweller]

I realize you've already ordered your books but I had to put my two cents in for one to consider. It is Remembering Walt: A Memory Of Walt Disney by Howard E. Green.

Howard is a friend of mine and has been with Disney Studios Animation Division for I believe more than 20 years and is currently vice president for publicity. With his history with the company and access to the Nine Old Men and others it was a great idea to put together a book of remembrances from people who actually knew Walt and worked with him.

I think the essence of Disney is perfectly captured very well in this book and is an important addition to my library.

[Retlaw Yensid]

I realize you've already ordered your books but I had to put my two cents in for one to consider. It is Remembering Walt: A Memory Of Walt Disney by Howard E. Green.

Howard is a friend of mine and has been with Disney Studios Animation Division for I believe more than 20 years and is currently vice president for publicity. With his history with the company and access to the Nine Old Men and others it was a great idea to put together a book of remembrances from people who actually knew Walt and worked with him.

I think the essence of Disney is perfectly captured very well in this book and is an important addition to my library.

I'm reading this book on and on now, I love the stories. Some I have read before in an american original and how to be like walt, but they must be great stories if they make three books.

[Pirate Wench]

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[Disguy]

Walt Disney Imagineering is a great book.

I love The Ultimate Visual Guide.

I have Walt Disney Imagineering and I agree it is a great book
The mouse tales books just came in from B&N! Due to the fact of B&N not having many books about Disney last weekend, I picked up Disney War. So far, not the greatest of books IMO.

[Pirate Wench]

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[lazyboy97O]

Once Upon An American Dream: The Story of EURO Disneyland by Andrew Lainsbury
The history of the development of Euro Disney up through about 1999. May be seemed a bit dull to those that do not enjoy nonfiction but should captivate a Disney park fan.

The Pirates and the Mouse: Disney's War Against the Counter Culture by Bob Levin
The story of Dan O'Neil, a hippie cartoonist who started a rather explict comic book that used the Disney characters. A good stroy that is told in a well written way.

The Gospel According to Disney: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust by Mark Pinsky
Looks at the values that are presented in a good number of the Disney animated features. Pinsky sort of confused me a bit with his take but interesting none the less.

And, of course, DisneyWar: The Battle for the Magic Kingdom. I'm about 3/5 of the way through and it is very good so far.