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The fascinating story of Walt Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966), American film producer, film director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, businessman, entertainer, international icon and philanthropist who pioneered the world of entertainment like no other. An illustrated survey of the magical cinematic world created by the Walt Disney Studios details the extraordinary animation and live-action techniques used to create their imaginative, innovative films. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED in full-color and black-and-white photographic reproductions of Disney art. This heavily illustrative and imaginatively designed book, packed with rare photographs, sketches and stills, traces Disney's remarkable career - and the development of the animated cartoon - his ideas, working methods and achievements. It is a book for all ages, and anyone interested in his work, animation or design will find this an exhilarating and informative exploration of Walt Disney's World of Fantasy.