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The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms by Christopher Finch
Thirty years and well over half a million copies after its first publication in 1973, The Art of Walt Disney is still considered the definitive study of The Walt Disney Company's vast artistic achievements through the decades. The book tells the remarkable story of Walt Disney and the company he built, from Mickey Mouse to animated feature films to theme parks. Based on hundreds of interviews with Disney staff members past and present, the text is illustrated with more than 800 illustrations ranging from concept art to film stills to views of the theme-park attractions.
This revised and expanded edition covers all of the major projects since the 1995 edition, including the films Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear, and Home on the Range, as well as Disney's collaborations with Pixar: Toy Story I and II; Monsters, Inc. ; Finding Nemo (the highest-grossing animated film in history); and The Incredibles, due for release this year. The live-action films and Broadway productions are also covered, as well as the latest theme-park developments, including brand-new parks such as Tokyo DisneySea and Hong Kong Disneyland.
75 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards by Robert Osborne
Newly updated, revised, and expanded, this book is the official history of the Academy Awards written by film critic Robert Osborne (who hosts the Turner Classic Movies television network) in association with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It begins with a general history of the Academy followed by the author's lively, decade-by-decade overviews of the accomplishments, trends, and events that occurred during each ten-year period within the Academy and the film industry.
The book also provides a year-by-year portrayal of the actual ceremonies, plus a complete listing of the nominees and winners in every category, making it the most comprehensive book on the subject. In addition to Osborne's text, there are personal remembrances of more than 100 Oscar winners, including Mickey Rooney, Mary Astor, Sir Laurence Olivier, Fred Zinnemann, Clint Eastwood, and Emma Thompson.
Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide 2007 by Leonard Maltin
The movie guide that has been a staple for decades and has made Leonard Maltin a household name is back with all the essential information you could want-completely updated, and bigger and better than ever.
More than 17,000 entries
More than 8,000 DVD titles
Nearly 13,000 video listings
See also: Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide
To keep the above book manageable, many older movies must be removed each year. For that reason, Maltin has created this book, which includes more than 7,000 capsule reviews of classic movies, including: The Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone With the Wind (1939), The Philadelphia Story (1940), High Noon (1952), and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967). Many of these classics can be found on cable/satellite channels like Turner Classic Movies, as well as available on DVD for purchase or rental.
Cinema Year By Year 1894-2006
Tracing the development of cinema from the first experiments of Edison to the global film industry of the 21st century, this bestselling annual is the definitive chronology of the movies. Packed with key events and facts from the history of film, Cinema Year by Year is an informative and fascinating reference for movie lovers. It's great for film lovers or anyone interested in movies, includes stills, portraits and posters, and covers winners from the 2006 Academy Awards.
American Film Institute Desk Reference: The Complete Guide to Everything You Need to Know about the Movies by Melinda Corey (Editor), George Ochoa, Clint Eastwood (Introduction), Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Presented by the American Film Institute, the nation's preeminent organization dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of the moving image, the American Film Institute Desk Reference is the most comprehensive reference book on filmmaking ever published. Providing detailed information on the world of film, its history and its personalities, this single volume is loaded with enough facts and trivia to satisfy any movie buff. Highlighting filmmakers and costume designers, financiers and actors, this complete guide is packed with more than 500 photographs and illustrations, a year by year chronology of film, and many special annotated lists, including the AFI's celebrated list of the 100 Best Films of the Past 100 Years.
The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms
75 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards
Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide 2007
Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide
Reel Views: The Ultimate Guide to the Best 1,000 Modern Movies on DVD and Video
Cinema Year By Year 1894-2006
American Film Institute Desk Reference: The Complete Guide to Everything You Need to Know about the Movies