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Win One (1) rare copy of Building a Company: Roy O. Disney and the Creation of an Entertainment Empires signed by Roy E. Disney.

A look at the life of the brother of Walt Disney reveals the stormy relationship between the two siblings, Roy's ingenious business savvy, and his dedication to making his brother's dream of creating a theme park come true.

352 Pages

Signed by Roy E. Disney.

9.5" x 6.25" x 1.25"

Hard Cover

Disney Editions, 1st Edition

Roy E. Disney

If the Walt Disney Studios were to have a real-life Jiminy Cricket, it would have to have been former vice chairman Roy Edward Disney, son of Roy O. Disney and nephew of Walt Disney. Besides being its conscience, Roy has also been called the "soul of the Company;" he often looked to its past to define its future.

Born in Los Angeles on January 10, 1930, Roy practically grew up at the Studio. His father managed the Company's business affairs, while his uncle inspired artists to create magical animated worlds for movie screens. He joined The Walt Disney Studios in 1954, working as an assistant editor on the successful True-Life Adventures films. Roy also wrote for television series, including Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color and the popular Zorro, starring Guy Williams. Then, in 1964, he formed his own production unit to write, produce, and direct some 35 television and theatrical productions.

After 23 years, Roy left the Studio in 1977 to become an independent producer and investor. He returned seven years later to serve as the Company's vice chairman and head of the animation department.

Roy passed away on December 16, 2009. In 2010, the feature animation building at The Walt Disney Studios was re-dedicated as the "Roy E. Disney Animation Building," paying tribute to Roy's efforts to revitalize the art form.

Editorial Review from Publishers Weekly

Roy O. Disney was born in 1893, a full eight years before his brother Walt. Despite the age gap, the brothers were from the beginning almost inseparable. Roy joined the Navy during WWI, but following his discharge discovered he had tuberculosis. His search for a suitable climate for recovery brought him to California, where he was soon joined by Walt, who had already set up his first cartoon film company, Laugh-O-Gram. With Walt supplying the vision, Roy was brought onboard to handle the finances. Together they established the Walt Disney Company; by himself, Walt came up with a signature character named Mortimer Mouse, who made his debut as Mickey in the film Plane Crazy. Once he reappeared in his first talkie, Steamboat Willie, an American cartoon icon was born. Thomas (Walt Disney: An American Original) depicts the business acumen of Roy in such matters as licensing, the forming of the original Mickey Mouse Clubs and the retention of TV rights of Disney products as early as the 1930s. Thomas covers as well Roy's part in the company's going public; its financial restructuring after WWII; the production of feature films like Fantasia; and the creation of Disneyland, leading to the Florida land-buy necessary for Disney World, which opened just before Roy's death in 1971. This is a highly entertaining book that will interest a business readership in addition to fans of Disney.

@1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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