Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum chronicles the legacy of the legendary American artist, storyteller, filmmaker, and entrepreneur through iconic objects that represent his remarkable life and career. For the first time, explore Walt's most treasured objectsâsome never-before-seen by the publicâfrom The Walt Disney Family Museum and the Disney family archives. This visually stunning book explores Disneyâs celebrated life through artifacts that depict the multiple facets of his personality: family man, entertainment and animation pioneer, technological innovator, and visionary.
Through historical research, firsthand accounts, and Waltâs own words, readers will uncover the most treasured artifacts that tell the story of Walt Disney and his family, as well as the significance of each item to Waltâs personal and professional life. With more than 250 images from the collection and galleries of The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco and the Disney family archivesâsome never seen by the publicâreaders will experience Waltâs story like never before.
Explore the bookâs comprehensive sections that showcase the many facets of Walt Disneyâs life:
Heart: Walt as a family man Determination: his inexhaustible drive as a businessman and citizen Inspiration: key figures, places, and works that influenced Walt Animation: his pioneering of short-form and feature-length animation into an American art form Innovation: his experimental and trailblazing contributions to the craft of live-action, animated, and documentary cinema Creativity: Waltâs curiosity with miniatures, trains, and more Imagination: Disneyland, EPCOT, and beyond
Readers of all ages and backgrounds will find something inspiring and entertaining in these pages: from personal ephemera, like Waltâs handwritten designs of EPCOT and the bronzed hat gifted to his wife Lillian on her birthday in 1941; to artifacts from Waltâs film, television, and theme park ventures like original animation artwork for a variety of Disney animated films and concept art for groundbreaking Disneyland attractions; to one-of-a-kind treasures like Waltâs miniature steam engine, the Lilly Belle; and his individual record-setting collection of Academy AwardsÂŽ. Walt Disney Treasures is a must-have volume for Disney fans and pop culture enthusiasts alike, as well as anyone interested in exploring the life of a 20th century icon.