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A true book First book Ordinary people change the world Show me history! Who was-- ?Summary: A biography heavily illustrated with character art and photographs follows Disney from his humble beginnings in Missouri and his service in World War I to the creation of Mickey Mouse, Disneyland, and the Disney franchise.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DISShulman, Mark
Summary: A graphic-novel biography of legendary animator Walt Disney illustrates key moments in his life, from his early drawings as a teen and his bold decision to produce the world's first full-length animated film to the development of iconic characters and his creation of Disneyland.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portable Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DISHolt, Nathalia
Summary: From the bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls comes the untold story of the women of Walt Disney Studios, who shaped the iconic films that have enthralled generations. From Snow White to Moana, the animated films of Walt Disney Studios have moved and entertained millions. But few fans know that behind these groundbreaking features was an incredibly influential group of women who...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 384 HOLCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Entertain HoltStewart, Whitney
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2009
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Summary: "When Walt Disney was a young boy, he lived in the happiest place on earth - a small town in Missouri. As someone who loved to draw, he dreamed of entertaining others, which wasn't always easy. He refused to give up, though, eventually becoming the founder of The Walt Disney Company. Together, he and a team of animators created cartoons like Mickey Mouse, changed the world of entertainment, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Bio I am DisneyO'Meara, Mallory
Summary: As a teenager, Mallory O’Meara was thrilled to discover that one of her favorite movies, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, featured a monster designed by a woman, Milicent Patrick. But for someone who should have been hailed as a pioneer in the genre there was little information available. For, as O’Meara soon discovered, Patrick’s contribution had been claimed by a jealous male colleague,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hanover Square Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 PATCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 PATRICK, MILICENT OMECanemaker, John.
Summary: Biography of the animator and director who created Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck discussing his life, career at MGM, Warner Bros., and Hanna-Barbera and explores his artistic creation and contribution to the field.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Turner Pub. 1996
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 791.43 CANOrr, Tamra.
Summary: Profiles the animator, filmmaker, and entertainer, detailing his early life, his beginnings in animated films, the creation of the Disney studios, and the opening of the Disneyland theme park.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DISWilliams, Pat
Contents: It all started with a boy -- Anything is possible -- Imagination unlimited -- Animated leadership -- Betting the studio -- Triumph to tragedy -- The plus factor -- The man with stick-to-it-ivity -- A sponge for ideas -- The man who saw tomorrow -- Living for the next generation -- A man of singular focus -- The show must go on -- The real Walt Disney -- Walt lives!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Health Communications 2004
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1 available in Adult, Call number: B DISNEY WILThomas, Bob
Summary: "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 a definitive biography of the man behind the legend of Disney:...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Editions 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 DISNEY, WALT THOFisher, Maxine P.
Summary: Follows the life and dreams of the Missouri boy who became a pioneer in the field of cartoon animation as well as bringing the world live-action films, wildlife documentaries, and amusement parks.
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Publisher / Publication Date: F. Watts 1988