Author: The Imagineers
Title: Walt Disney Imagineering : A Behind-the-Dreams Look at Making the Magic Real
Publication Info: New York : London : Hyperion ; Turnaround, 1998.
Summary/Review:
This is a coffee-table size book with historical plans, concept art, models, and photographs of various works at Disney Parks over the years created by Disney Imagineering. They work to create 3-D experiences based on animation, landscaping, architecture, and of course engineering, many of which have to be created in house because they’re creating things that have never been done. I would’ve liked if this book had more behind-the-scenes, how-did-they-do-that detail instead of lots of hokey quotes about “sparks” and “dreams,” but I suppose Michael Eisner didn’t want to give the secrets away.
Recommended books:
- Mouse Tales: A Behind-the-Ears Look at Disneyland by David Koenig
- The Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney’s Dream by Sam Gennawey
- The Thinking Fan’s Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom by Aaron Wallace
Rating: ***
Panorama of the Mountains 