Ten Books For Spring
Ten new animation books for Spring reading have shown up at my door. Here’s my quick reviews.
Tag Archives: Walt Disney
The Death of Fred Moore
Fred Moore was a natural animator – he also had a reputation as a “functioning” alcoholic. His passing in 1952 has always been a source of some controversy.
Dog Days For Disney
Continuing my coverage of Disney’s Lady and The Tramp soundtrack as covered by others.
What? No Mickey Mouse?
“Minnie’s Yoo-Hoo” is just one of the many oddities surrounding the career of Mickey Mouse, in the beginning when his impact was massive.
Going To The Dogs
When Lady And The Tramp was being prepared, people working on it may not have been aware of the changes that were going on – both in the music/record industry, and at the Disney studio itself.
Hank Porter: Disney’s Go To Artist for Insignia Designs during WWII
One of the unsung heroes of Disney’s WWII efforts is artist Henry “Hank” Porter who was a one man designer of many emblems and insignias during World War II.
The Animated Phyllis Bounds
She was not a woman to be trifled with in any way. Her entire life was entwined with Disney and animation in some way through her four marriages.
Neverland… Ho!
Capitol issued two of the songs from the “Peter Pan” score sung by one of he biggest stars of stage, screen, radio and television – Jerry Lewis!
Neverland or Bust!
There were only a half-dozen songs featured in Peter Pan, and only five got “grownup” commercial recordings. Unfortunately none of them were big hits in their own right.
Mark Mayerson Reviews “The Life and Times of Ward Kimball”
Despite the fact that this book features no photos of Ward Kimball, no images of his art outside Disney, his antique vehicles or jazz bands – it’s essential reading.
