The Disney Version by Richard Schickel
This classic history of Walt Disney’s life and works takes us from his wandering youth through the desperate gamble of opening his own animation studio, his daring decision to crash Hollywood, the sudden and inspired invention of Mickey Mouse—and on to the creation of a multimillion-dollar international entertainment empire. Throughout Richard Schickel asks penetrating questions about Disney’s achievements and shortcomings, and the enormous popularity of the "Disney version." "The story of how Disney built an empire on corrupt popular culture…becomes a revealing part of American cultural history."—Pauline Kael. "One of the best studies ever done on American popular culture…unfailingly, consistently intelligent, and eminently readable."—Stephen J. Whitfield, Brandeis University. "Richard Schickel’s unauthorized biography of Walt Disney…may be the single most illuminating work on America and the movies."—Robert W. Butler, Kansas City Star.
The Disney Version is a model of good judgment, exemplary in balance and impeccable in tone-- Joseph Epstein * COMMENTARY *
The single most illuminating work on America and the movies. -- Robert W. Butler * Kansas City Star *
One of the best studies ever done on American popular culture...unfailingly, consistently intelligent, and eminently readable. -- Stephen J. Whitfield * Brandeis University *
The story of how Disney built an empire on corrupt popular culture...becomes a revealing part of American cultural history. -- Pauline Kael
Established the terms of interpretation and debate about Disney...Schickel's [version] remains the most analytically and aesthetically penetrating portrait. -- Benjamin Schwarz * Atlantic *
A classic history: the first to look behind the man's image. Enjoy a new introduction which reflects Disney's lasting influences. * Midwest Book Review *
The single most illuminating work on America and the movies. -- Robert W. Butler * Kansas City Star *
One of the best studies ever done on American popular culture...unfailingly, consistently intelligent, and eminently readable. -- Stephen J. Whitfield * Brandeis University *
The story of how Disney built an empire on corrupt popular culture...becomes a revealing part of American cultural history. -- Pauline Kael
Established the terms of interpretation and debate about Disney...Schickel's [version] remains the most analytically and aesthetically penetrating portrait. -- Benjamin Schwarz * Atlantic *
A classic history: the first to look behind the man's image. Enjoy a new introduction which reflects Disney's lasting influences. * Midwest Book Review *
Richard Schickel is a film critic for Time magazine and author of many books, including D. W. Griffith and the Birth of Film; The Men Who Made the Movies; and Intimate Strangers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781566631587 |
| ISBN 10 | 1566631580 |
| Title | The Disney Version |
| Author | Richard Schickel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ivan R Dee, Inc |
| Year published | 1997-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 396 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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