Walt Disney: An American Original, Commemorative Edition
4.8 | 562 ratings
Price: 23.62
Last update: 03-20-2026
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- Mr. MFun book, a must for Disney loversOmg I love this book and it looks so good on my media console! We just went to Disney and this year is the Disney 100 celebration so it was extra special and wonderful. I must have still been riding on the Disney high because when I got home I immediately purchased this commemorative edition book lol. I haven’t read the entire thing yet but what I have read has been very interesting and it just makes me like Walt Disney even more. What a hard working, tenacious, and innovative guy he was. Could parts of the book have been more detailed? Sure. But the book is made up of stories from 4 different authors and they did their best recounting their memories. I appreciated being able to peer into the window of Walt’s life, learning what I could. Right in the center of the book there are about 15 pages of pictures which were a delight to look at. The pictures really take you back in time. Most of them were in black and white but there were a few colored ones in there. This book is an absolute must for all Disney lovers!
- Linda C.An Inspirational and Honest Biography of My Creative Hero!I have just finished listening to the audio version of this book for the second time. It is the most thorough and juicy fact-filled biography of the creative genius, Walt Disney! After listening twice I decided I needed the physical book, so that I can go in and highlight favorite parts, and also see the photos included. As an illustrator myself, and a lifelong fan of everything Disney, it's just GOLD for me! I highly recommend, especially to fellow creatives!
- NJ KerrThis Book Is Absolutely Amazing!!I am a huge Disney fan and wanted to learn more about the History. This book was recommended to me and I am so glad it was. This book is absolutely amazing!! The detail and research that obviously went in to writing this book is unbelievable!! Walt Disney was and is a true genius! I have really enjoyed getting to know him better and getting a better understanding of how things came to be. If you love Disney like I do. This is the book for you!!
- Linda StockFascinating ManWhat a great book about this fascinating man. From a very young age he had relentless drive and creativity. He never accepted no, but found a way to do it. I enjoyed reading of the step by step by step process he took along with his brother and employees to create and build his empire. He had a great work ethic, admitted when he was wrong, loved his family, was a good moral man, etc. He'd roll over in his grave over what Disney produces now. He'd love the technology but not the content. No politics in the book, just read it.
- Thomas M. MageeGreat Story but needs more contextI liked this book about Walt Disney as I like anything about him. The book is made up of several essays about different periods in the man's life. The book had four different authors. The book takes you through all of his life, from boyhood in Marceline to dying in California. I would have liked to see more context around the events in his life. The book offers some of it but in other places I found myself wanting to read more. In other places, it felt rushed just to get through the story. It offers some rare stories about his life and the various projects. That for sure will enlighten you. In other places, I know there is more about the unique greatness of this man from Missouri which the book misses.
- Ri BeaversStill reading thisStill reading but it’s a good book so far. I’m a Disney fanatic and I love the characters more than anything. I wanted to see the other side of Disney but people told me that was a bad idea but I’ll make that decision on my own
- Annette BrantonGreat Gift!I bought this for my Disney Fanatic Friend for her BDAY and she absolutely loved it
- Holly K.Yes!!!!!Fantastic book