Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler

Tom Chaney · 01-08-2007, 09:27 PM

Vic and I just got back from a cruise of the Caribbean. (Sorry, didn't see any pirates!) I spent a lot of time reading "Walt Disney - The Triumph Of The American Imagination" by Neal Gabler.

YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!!!

Any questions?

Up to now, "Walt Disney, An American Original" by Bob Thomas has been the definative biography of Uncle Walt. It's still a great book and you should read it... but:

Gabler's book is longer, more detailed and a wonderful read. You really get a sense of who Walt Disney was and you love him even more.

Please, please, please: Get this book and read it!

lazyboy97O · 01-08-2007, 09:33 PM

Currently reading it. I tried to finish it during Christmas break, but I ended up working.

Cousin Orville · 01-08-2007, 09:37 PM

I bought it and lost it. Would love to read it.

Experiment626 · 01-08-2007, 09:50 PM

I think I saw this one at Barnes & Noble last month. I only read the last few pages. But I do want to buy it someday and read the whole thing.

Alchimedes · 01-08-2007, 10:10 PM

Have to agree on the comparison to the Bob Thomas version.
Mr. Gablers version is much more candid and personable.

Club 33 · 01-08-2007, 10:59 PM

Have it, have not yet read it.

Gemini Cricket · 01-08-2007, 11:20 PM

I'm tempted to get it.
I've heard a lot of great reviews of it.

Tom Chaney · 01-08-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I'm tempted to get it.
I've heard a lot of great reviews of it.

Don't be tempted. GET THIS BOOK AND READ IT!

Gemini Cricket · 01-08-2007, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Chaney

Don't be tempted. GET THIS BOOK AND READ IT!

Uh oh. TC's using a Jedi mind trick on me.

I will get this book and read it.

Melonballer · 01-08-2007, 11:38 PM

I'm reading it right now myself. I'm in the 'adrift" chapter. Its a great book.

Mac Daddy · 01-08-2007, 11:46 PM

I'm on page 50.

What's with the binding of this book?

It's got that whole 19th century first edition Dickens thing going on.

I'm enjoying the book very much, but you have to hand it to Neal for being so verbose. The man has quite the vocabulary.

Alchimedes · 01-08-2007, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by localdisnyfan

I'm on page 50.

What's with the binding of this book?

It's got that whole 19th century first edition Dickens thing going on.

I'm enjoying the book very much, but you have to hand it to Neal for being so verbose. The man has quite the vocabulary.

I noticed that too.

Melonballer · 01-09-2007, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Uh oh. TC's using a Jedi mind trick on me.

I will get this book and read it.

We will have to get him to use his Jedi mind powers on Rasulo.

"You will read Walt Disney- The Triumph of the American Imagination. Oh and while you are at it, you will give a discount to Micechatters on merchandise and booze."

Tom Chaney · 01-09-2007, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melonballer

We will have to get him to use his Jedi mind powers on Rasulo.

"You will read Walt Disney- The Triumph of the American Imagination. Oh and while you are at it, you will give a discount to Micechatters on merchandise and booze."

Oh, if I could!

Everyone in the Disney corporation should read this book and learn what the whole thing is (WAS) all about. I may personally send Mr. Rasulo a copy.

Please, please, please, MiceChatters: read this book! If you can't afford a copy or your local library doesn't have a copy... PM me.

Joshrzmeup · 01-09-2007, 05:12 AM

Must agree. It is a very excellent book. It goes into detail and more explainations than any other Walt biography.

01-08-2007, 09:27 PM	#1
Tom Chaney Godwin Glacier, Alaska MiceEars Crew Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 7,851	Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler Vic and I just got back from a cruise of the Caribbean. (Sorry, didn't see any pirates!) I spent a lot of time reading "Walt Disney - The Triumph Of The American Imagination" by Neal Gabler. YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!!! Any questions? Up to now, "Walt Disney, An American Original" by Bob Thomas has been the definative biography of Uncle Walt. It's still a great book and you should read it... but: Gabler's book is longer, more detailed and a wonderful read. You really get a sense of who Walt Disney was and you love him even more. Please, please, please: Get this book and read it! __________________ "Yesterday, a man walked up to me and said, 'Isn't it a shame that Walt Disney couldn't be here to see this?' and I said, "He did see this, that's why it's here." -Art Linkletter July 17, 2005- When you wish upon a star your dreams come true. Last edited by Alchimedes; 01-08-2007 at 09:35 PM.

01-08-2007, 09:33 PM	#2
lazyboy97O Senior Minion Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9,797	Re: Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler Currently reading it. I tried to finish it during Christmas break, but I ended up working.

01-08-2007, 09:37 PM	#3
Cousin Orville Santa Barbara, CA Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,623	Re: Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler I bought it and lost it. Would love to read it. __________________ "As usual he's taken over the coolest spot in the house"- Father re: Orville 1963 [FONT=Arial Narrow]

01-08-2007, 09:50 PM	#4
Experiment626 This is my car, Stitch :) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 9,902	Re: Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler I think I saw this one at Barnes & Noble last month. I only read the last few pages. But I do want to buy it someday and read the whole thing. __________________ http://myspace.com/stitchmini http://twitter.com/DisneyBrat

01-08-2007, 10:10 PM	#5
Alchimedes Senior Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,622	Re: Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler Have to agree on the comparison to the Bob Thomas version. Mr. Gablers version is much more candid and personable.

01-08-2007, 10:59 PM	#6
Club 33 Know More Than You Should Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Experiencing Technical Difficulties Posts: 2,893	Re: Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler Have it, have not yet read it. __________________

01-08-2007, 11:20 PM	#7
Gemini Cricket aroooogah!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,771	Re: Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler I'm tempted to get it. I've heard a lot of great reviews of it.

01-08-2007, 11:38 PM	#10
Melonballer Senior Minion Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! Posts: 7,419	Re: Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler I'm reading it right now myself. I'm in the 'adrift" chapter. Its a great book. __________________ Come join the fun. See characters you have have not seen in Years! Come view the NEW Add a Character thread.

01-08-2007, 11:46 PM	#11
Mac Daddy Here You Leave Today... MiceEars Crew Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 12.5 minutes from Disneyland Posts: 12,438 Blog Entries: 9	Re: Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler I'm on page 50. What's with the binding of this book? It's got that whole 19th century first edition Dickens thing going on. I'm enjoying the book very much, but you have to hand it to Neal for being so verbose. The man has quite the vocabulary. __________________ Christmas at the Disneyland Resort Mac Daddy's flickr page Click here for past Mac Daddy Photo Updates and Trip Reports.

01-09-2007, 05:12 AM	#15
Joshrzmeup Gimmie my Ruby Slippers!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fully "Awakened" by Josh Posts: 8,723	Re: Walt Disney... by Neal Gabler Must agree. It is a very excellent book. It goes into detail and more explainations than any other Walt biography. __________________ Please keep my brother safe overseas.

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