The Animated Man: A Life of Walt Disney
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Michael Barrier
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 3.7 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 414
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The Animated Man: A Life of Walt Disney
Michael Barrier’s The Animated Man is a carefully researched biography of Walt Disney, covering his life from 1901 to 1966. This digital edition is available as an instant PDF download, so readers can begin exploring the book right after purchase.
Barrier focuses on Disney’s work, especially his animated films, and draws on interviews with animators and colleagues to offer a balanced portrait.
Book Overview
The Animated Man: A Life of Walt Disney was written by Michael Barrier and published by University of California Press in 2007. The biography follows Disney from his childhood on a Missouri farm to his final years planning a new city, with chapters on the creation of Mickey Mouse, the move to feature films, and the building of Disneyland.
Barrier, who began his research in 1969, interviewed Disney animators such as Ward Kimball and Carl Stalling. His approach treats Disney as a complex figure: a “stunted but fascinating artist” and a generally admirable but less interesting entrepreneur.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A chronological account of Walt Disney’s life and career from 1901 to 1966.
- Detailed chapters on the creation of Mickey Mouse and the leap to feature animation.
- Insight into Disney’s work habits, ambitions, and later move into Disneyland.
- Barrier’s perspective based on decades of research and interviews with Disney animators.
- A scholarly biography published by University of California Press, complete with notes and index.
Why This Book Matters
This biography stands apart from earlier Disney books by avoiding both hagiography and harsh condemnation. Barrier’s attention to the animated films makes the book especially valuable for film historians, animation students, and readers interested in American popular culture.
Published as part of a distinguished university press catalog, it brings academic rigor to the story of one of the twentieth century’s most influential entertainers.
Book Details
| Author | Michael Barrier |
|---|---|
| Title | The Animated Man: A Life of Walt Disney |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Publication Place | Berkeley, Los Angeles, London |
| Publication Year | 2007 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-520-24117-6 |
| LC Classification | NC1766.U52D53155 2007 |
| Dewey Decimal | 791.43092—dc22 |
| LCCN | 2006025506 |
| Pages | 414 |
| Language | English |
| Format | |
| File Size | 3.7 MB |
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