This has become a tradition. Here are the Disney history books I consider as the best ones of the year. The competition was really tough in 2011, which is excellent news.1. Timothy Susanin, Walt before Mickey: Disney's Early Years, 1919-1928 published by University Press of Mississippi; 2011.
2. David Gerstein (editor), Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: "Race to Death Valley" and Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: "Trapped on Treasure Island" published by Fantagraphics Books; 2011.
3. Don Ballard, Disneyland Hotel 1954-1959: The Little Motel in the Middle of the Orange Grove published by Don Ballard; 2011.
4. William Kallay, The Making of Tron: How Tron Changed Visual Effects and Disney Forever published by William Kalley; 2011.
5. Don Peri, Working with Disney: Interviews with Animators, Producers, and Artists published by University Press of Mississippi; 2011.
6. Lella Smith (editor), Walt Disney Animation Studios The Archive Series: Layout & Background published by Disney Editions; 2011.
I agrre with all of these, but with all due respect Didier, Walt's People volume 11 should be up there too. One day they will all prove to be a very important addition to the Disney bibliography . . . . they already are, I guess even more important as Walt the man drifts further from collective memory.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words Mark. For obvious reasons I never include WP in the list :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Didier - i thought the Walt Disney Animation Studios The Archive Series: Layout & Background book was one of the best books ever - incredible pics in this book - a must for any animation student - you are on my list to view your blog every morning -i really appreciate all of your efforts - thank you - vinny.
ReplyDeleteThanks Didier. Working on Volume 2, the 1960's. I have a great problem.....too much material.
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