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SuddenStorm

SuddenStorm

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Stevek said:
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Times-Ward-Kimball-Animation/dp/1496820967?crid=3Q0EMTIJVDWHI&keywords=ward+kimball&qid=1547491933&sprefix=ward+kimb,aps,221&sr=8-1&ref=sr_1_1

Not sure if this is the long awaited and oft delayed Ward Kimball book but alas, one is finally coming out.
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That's written by Todd James Pierce from the Disney History Institute site. Author of Three Years in Wonderland, which is perhaps the greatest account of Disneyland's creation in existence. If there was ever a Disney history author to support, it's him.
 
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comicguy

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Stevek said:
For those that like the Disneyland "insider" stories, here's a couple:

In Service to the Mouse - Bio of Jack Lindquist who was the Pres of Disneyland from 90-93 and began working at DL in 1955
The Last Original Disneylander - Bob Penfield...the last to retire of the first hired
Mouse Tales/More Mouse Tales - David Koenig
It's Kind of a Cute Story - Rolly Crump
From Disneyland's Tom Sawyer to Disney Legend - Tom Nabbe
From Jungle Cruise Skipper to Disney Legend - William "Sully" Sullivan
Window on Main Street - Van Arsdale France (this was a very expensive book to find for quite awhile, has recently been reprinted)

Other books (Disney or Disney Parks related):
Marc Davis-Walt Disney's Renaissance Man
Harriet Burns-Walt Disney's First Lady of Imagineering
Walt Disney's America (great coffee table book)
Welcome Aboard the Disneyland Railroad
Disneyland Hotel: The Early Years
Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Classic
Pirates of the Caribbean: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies
Spinning Disney's World - Charles Ridgeway, longtime PR guy for Disney parks
Vault of Walt - Various editions by Jim Korkis
Together in a Dream - Suzanne and RJ Ogren (WDW Focused)
Building a Better Mouse: The Story of the Electronic Imagineers who designed Epcot - Steve Alcorn

Although the editing can be hit an miss, I strongly suggest folks check out www.themeparkpress.com

Lots of really great books...if you like insider stories from former CM's or college program people, there are some very good reads available from them as well (your mileage may vary). If you have a Kindle, lots of their books are free on Kindle unlimited or very low priced if you don't have kindle unlimited.
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Looking down your list, I was surprised to discover a book I'd never heard of -- "Walt Disney's America". Found a cheap copy on eBay and snapped it up. Thanks for the recommendation!
 
Stevek

Stevek

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nesboy43 said:
Does anyone know if the version from Marty Sklar from the 60s is worth owning? I see quite a few on ebay.

Any other good picturebook recommendations for Disneyland?
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I have the 1969 version, It's a good one with a lot of older pics from the 60's or earlier. I'm a pretty avid Disney parks book collector and all of the following are good IMO:


If I remember correctly, these first 3 have quite a few redundant pictures

Disneyland the First Quarter Century: Walt Disney Producti: Amazon.com: Books

Disneyland the First Quarter Century [Walt Disney Producti] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Disneyland the First Quarter Century
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Disneyland - the First Thirty Years: Walt Disney Productions: Amazon.com: Books

Disneyland - the First Thirty Years [Walt Disney Productions] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Disneyland - the First Thirty Years
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Disneyland: The First Thirty Five Years: The Walt Disney Company: Amazon.com: Books

Disneyland: The First Thirty Five Years [The Walt Disney Company] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Disneyland: The First Thirty Five Years
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Disneyland, Memories of a Lifetime: Tim O'Day, John Glen, Tim O'Day: Amazon.com: Books

Disneyland, Memories of a Lifetime [Tim O'Day, John Glen, Tim O'Day] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Disneyland, Memories of a Lifetime
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Disneyland Resort: O'Day, Tim: 9780786853625: Amazon.com: Books

Disneyland Resort [O'Day, Tim] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Disneyland Resort
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There are 3 different releases with this same title: https://www.amazon.com/Disneyland-Then-Now-Forever-ODay/dp/0786854421/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AC8QW43B4BYK&dchild=1&keywords=disneyland+then+now+and+forever&qid=1591237556&s=books&sprefix=disneyland+then+now,stripbooks,203&sr=1-1

Disneyland - There's Magic In The Stars - Celebrating 45 Years Of Magic: Disney Editions: Amazon.com: Books

Disneyland - There's Magic In The Stars - Celebrating 45 Years Of Magic [Disney Editions] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Disneyland - There's Magic In The Stars - Celebrating 45 Years Of Magic
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Disneyland: Dreams, Traditions and Transitions (Kingdom Editions): Anonymous: 9780789302410: Amazon.com: Books

Disneyland: Dreams, Traditions and Transitions (Kingdom Editions) [Anonymous] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Disneyland: Dreams, Traditions and Transitions (Kingdom Editions)
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Disneyland Resort a Celebration of New Magic and Fond Memories: 9781484728451: Amazon.com: Books

Disneyland Resort a Celebration of New Magic and Fond Memories on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Disneyland Resort a Celebration of New Magic and Fond Memories
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I would also highly recommend the 2 book Marc Davis release. It's spectacular to say the least.
 
Stevek

Stevek

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This is a portion of my collection. Bottom row has a good selection of what I posted above
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jmuboy

jmuboy

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Stevek said:
This is a portion of my collection. Bottom row has a good selection of what I posted above View attachment 474480
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Your collection looks a lot like mine! Great book choices. if you can find and afford it you just need the Nickel Tour!

As for new books I must also recommend this. Its HUGE and gorgeous.

Marc Davis in His Own Words : Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks by Docter, Pete; Merritt, Christopher: New (2019) | GreatBookPrices

ISBN: 9781484755754 - Hardcover - Disney Editions - 2019 - Condition: New - Marc Davis in His Own Words : Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks
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Stevek

Stevek

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jmuboy said:
Your collection looks a lot like mine! Great book choices. if you can find and afford it you just need the Nickel Tour!

As for new books I must also recommend this. Its HUGE and gorgeous.

Marc Davis in His Own Words : Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks by Docter, Pete; Merritt, Christopher: New (2019) | GreatBookPrices

ISBN: 9781484755754 - Hardcover - Disney Editions - 2019 - Condition: New - Marc Davis in His Own Words : Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks
www.abebooks.com
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Nickel Tour (Second Edition) is in there. Amazing book and agree on Marc Davis book. Stellar.
 

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