This is a peculiar poem by Disney story writer Dorothy Ann Blank that I found yesterday in an old issue of the international United Artists newsletter. I think that some of you will enjoy it.

I am particularly thinking of you Mindy Johnson and JB Kaufman!

 

VOLUNTEER NEEDED IN PRAGUE

I carry on my historical exploration of the early days of Disney in Europe and, in that context, I am looking for a volunteer in Prague, who would be willing to conduct some simple research at the National Library of the Czech Republic. 

If you are willing to help, could you please email me at didier.ghez@gmail.com ?

Back in 2011, when I began to research the book Disney's Grand Tour I realized that I was not just writing a book about Walt and his family's trip but also one about the early expansion of Disney around the world (Europe specifically).

I am now trying to dig much deeper into the matter in order to write an in-depth a story about the international expansion as possible for a future volume of Walt's People.

Which led me (among other places) to Australia and New Zealand. I finally understand the exact dates, the names of the people involved, etc.

And here are two letterheads that I had never seen before and that I have a feeling that you will enjoy :-)

 

 Interesting book to be released in July which I had not spotted yet.

How I managed to miss the release of this book last year is totally beyond me. I can't wait for it to arrive later this week!

Receiving the latest "art of" book from Chronicle Books is always a real joy. The Art of Toy Story 5 is no exception.

I am particularly delighted by the concept art pieces by Carlos Felipe Leon, Maria Lee and Deanna Marsigliese. Pure bliss!

 I can now confirm that this book is an excellent read with several in-depth chapters about Ike's Disney career.