{"product_id":"walt-disney-bob-thomas-9781368083966","title":"Walt Disney: An American Original, Commemorative Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells t\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ehe story of Walt Disney's life\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003etold as no other book can!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWalt 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter years of research, respected Hollywood biographer Bob Thomas produced a definitive biography of the man behind the legend of Disney: the unschooled cartoonist from Kansas City who when bankrupt on his first movie venture and developed into the genius who produced unmatched works of animation, and ultimately was the creative spirit of an international entertainment empire that has enchanted generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete with a collection of rare photographs, \u003ci\u003eWalt Disney: An American Original\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating and inspirational work that captures the spirit of Walt Disney.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Commemorative Edition includes new: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintroductions from Jeff Kurtti and Marcy Carriker Smothers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea 32-page photo insert with rare behind-the-scenes photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eendnotes to add further context and connect Walt's story to today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSearching for more ways to connect with the Disney Parks and films? Explore these books from Disney Editions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDelicious Disney: Walt Disney World: Recipes \u0026amp; Stories from The Most Magical Place on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirnbaum's 2023 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirnbaum's 2023 Walt Disney World for Kids: The Official Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eArt of Coloring: Walt Disney World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoster Art of the Disney Parks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoliday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to Winter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 136808396X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781368083966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Disney Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.58h x 6.43w x 1.47d","brand":"Bob Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44071418429695,"sku":"9781368083966","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9a743153-1f71-4002-9385-ab4a7c6191b2.jpg?v=1685435979","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/walt-disney-bob-thomas-9781368083966","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}