BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

The Art of the Disney Golden Books
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Art of the Disney Golden Books Hardback - 2014

by Charles Solomon

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for The Art of the Disney Golden Books

From the publisher

Walt Disney once wisely said, "There is more treasure in books than in all pirates' loot on Treasure Island and at the bottom of the Spanish Main . . . and best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your life." No doubt Walt was referring to the intangible wealth of opportunities for learning and imagining inherent in the act of reading, but when one considers the vibrant art and gilded spines of the Disney Golden Books, Walt's pronouncement takes on a parallel meaning. For perhaps no other children's books are as cherished and collected-as though they were doubloons and jewels-than the Disney Golden Books.
The history of these books began in 1933, when the president of Whitman Publishing wrote a letter to Walt Disney. Whitman had already published compilations of the "Dick Tracy" and "Little Orphan Annie" comic strips, and these Big Little Books had met with great success. The publisher proposed a similar collection of the "Mickey Mouse" comic strips, and offered a royalty of one-half percent per book. Walt agreed, and a new era in Disney publishing commenced.

A remarkable lineup of talent, many of whom were Disney Studio artists- including Mary Blair, Alice and Martin Provensen, Gustaf Tenggren, Al Dempster, Retta Scott Worcester, and Bill Peet-created the illustrations for the early Disney Golden Books. The bold and incredibly detailed artwork was painstakingly executed in gouache and watercolor-media that required a steady hand and immense patience and precision. The resulting publications became favorite selections in the libraries of many children, among them, future generations of Disney and Pixar artists who were inspired to draw, dream, and later, create their own films and Golden Books.

The Art of the Disney Golden Books celebrates a legacy that has now thrived for more than eighty years and continues to influence new generations of artists and filmmakers. Through interviews with contemporary animators who recall tracing the characters in their childhood Disney Golden Books, paintings by artists who influenced and inspired the Disney Golden Book illustrations, and a generous complement of Golden Book artwork-much of which was thought to have been lost until very recently-the rich tradition of the series is explored in this vibrant volume.

From Peter Pan and Cinderella to Toy Story and Tangled, the Disney Golden Books are displayed in all their glory, evoking a poignant sense of wonder and nostalgia. For as long as parents and children partake in the ritual of reading together at bedtime, the Disney Golden Books will continue to be published, enjoyed, and treasured.

Details

  • Title The Art of the Disney Golden Books
  • Author Charles Solomon
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition F First Edition
  • Pages 160
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Disney Editions, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2014
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781423163800 / 142316380X
  • Weight 2.55 lbs (1.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.38 x 9.5 x 1.25 in (28.91 x 24.13 x 3.18 cm)
  • Category Art & Art Instruction
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2013035341

About the author

Charles Solomon is an internationally respected critic and historian of animation. He has written on the subject for The New York Times, TV Guide, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, Modern Maturity, Film Comment, and The Hollywood Reporter. His books include Tale As Old As Time: The Art and Making of Beauty and the Beast; Disney Lost and Found, The Prince of Egypt: A New Vision in Animation, The Disney That Never Was, and Enchanted Drawings: The History of Animation, which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and the first film book to be nominated for a National Book Critics' Circle Award.

More Copies for Sale

The Art of the Disney Golden Books
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Art of the Disney Golden Books

by Solomon, Charles

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781423163800 / 142316380x
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$37.23
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Disney Press. Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$37.23
Free Delivery to USA
The Art of the Disney Golden Books (Disney Editions Deluxe)
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Art of the Disney Golden Books (Disney Editions Deluxe)

by Solomon, Charles

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781423163800 / 142316380X
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$116.11
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$116.11
Free Delivery to USA
The Art of the Disney Golden Books (Disney Editions Deluxe)
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Art of the Disney Golden Books (Disney Editions Deluxe)

by Solomon, Charles

  • Used
  • Fine
  • Hardback
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Fine
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781423163800 / 142316380X
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$538.86
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Disney Editions. Hardcover. 142316380X Signed and inscribed by three different artists. 1) Grace Lee who created Frozen art; 2) Lori Tyminski who created Brave art; 3) Jean-Paul Orpinas who created Wall-E art. 1st Edition, 1st Printing 2014 Disney Editions Publishing. Book is in new condition. Customer service is our #1 priority. We sell great books at great prices with super fast shipping and free tracking. . Fine.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$538.86
Free Delivery to USA