Disney teaches us a lot of valuable lessons, including about “love, kindness and the joy of helping others” (thank you, Fauna, for that line from Sleeping Beauty), but it now also teaches us how to write meaningfully. Thanks to Cosimo…
Conceal, Don’t Feel: Interview with Jen Calonita
Conceal, don’t feel, don’t let it show… Calonita’s book is one all of us should know! Author Jen Calonita weaves webs of wonder in her Twisted Tales series. She maintains the key tenets of the classic Disney stories she adopts…
Book Review: Pencils, Pens & Brushes belongs on your shelf
✰✰✰✰✰ Pencils, Pens & Brushes is a colorful, educational inspiration. A whimsical and wonderful biographical account, the book focuses on key accomplishments of many “Great Girls” of Disney animation who inspire with their talents at the turn of each page.…
Disney Legend Marty Sklar’s last book now available to pre-order
Disney Legend and long-time President of Walt Disney Imagineer Marty Sklar died in 2017, but his work wasn’t yet complete. He was still working on a final book which is now ready for publication. Travels with Figment-On the Road to…
Don Hahn’s new book on Disney’s magical mid-century influence is available
One of my favorite speakers at any fan event is Disney writer/director/producer Don Hahn. He brings a wonderful sense of humor along with unique insight into the history and inner workings of the Walt Disney Company. He’s also an accomplished…
2010 Disney World Yearbook (excuse me) ‘Earbook, a Great Find
A few years ago the Walt Disney Company tried something new, a yearbook. It was available via special order and in limited locations in the parks. Unfortunately, while initial enthusiasm for the product was high, the actual book that was…
New Disney World Books explore the Details that make the Magic
Wanted to make sure you were aware of three recently published books about Walt Disney World that are terrific looks at the details that make the magic we all love so much. The first two are from longtime Disney author…
Meet Chad Emerson, Author who looked behind the creation of Disney World
Will you be in Central Florida on June 26th? If you’ll have your chance to meet the author of The Inside Story Behind the Creation of Disney World, Chad Emerson, at the Orlando Public Library. Emerson talk about his book…