WDW/Imagineering Books/E Books

[Raineman]

I have recently read a couple of WDW-based books, and I just wondered what books other people could recommend. I read Project Future, which was OK, but it was kind of dry, and more about the legal & political maneuverings of getting WDW built than the creative side. I am also reading The Hidden Magic Of WDW, which is a good read. I would love to find a good book about Walt himself, and also one about WDI.

 

[kap91]

There's a book by John Hench I think that was really good. Can't remember the title.

Theme Park Design by David Younger just came out a few months ago and it's exhaustive in detail and scope. Though fair warning it's more of an encyclopedia/textbook style.

 

[RobidaFlats]

There's a book by John Hench I think that was really good. Can't remember the title.

I assume you are referring to Designing Disney.

 

[kap91]

I assume you are referring to Designing Disney.

That's it. Wish I could remember the others I liked. I'll be visiting my parents this weekend (where the collection lives) and try to remember to post them.

 

[ScottKC]

I loved Designing Disney by John Hench....that is a fantastic book. I love that whole 60's cardigan golf sweater look that Walt Disney & John Hench had in their clothes, only I have never tried to pull off an ascot like Hench does. ;-)

 

[zengoth]

Walt Disney Imagineering

 

[SeaCastle]

From my collection:

The new Imagineering book is beautiful but I admit I enjoy its previous incarnation more, in part because it features more WDW projects: https://www.amazon.com/Walt-Disney-...696526&sr=8-2&keywords=behind+the+dreams+look

Building a Better Mouse has a fantastic history of EPCOT's construction: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Bet...96564&sr=8-1&keywords=building+a+better+mouse

The Art of Walt Disney World isn't WDI specific but still contains lots of cool concept art: https://www.amazon.com/Walt-Disney-...6628&sr=8-1&keywords=art+of+walt+disney+world

Designing Disney's Theme Parks: The Architecture of Reassurance is also quite good but is probably more enjoyable if one is versed in architectural criticism: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Di...8&sr=8-1&keywords=architecture+of+reassurance

Walt Disney World: The First Decade was put out in the early 80s and features beautiful photographs of the Magic Kingdom and Resort from the glory years. There are some neat Utilidors and DACS shots as well. https://www.amazon.com/Walt-Disney-...1&keywords=walt+disney+world+the+first+decade