Walt Disney: Conversations, Kathy Merlock Jackson
From early ambitions in the world of animation to the vision behind Disneyland, Walt Disney's thoughts through his own spoken words
Content and Themes
Walt Disney: Conversations is a scholarly curated collection of interviews and discussions with Walt Disney, spanning a period of forty years (1924–1966). This volume is part of the prestigious Conversations with Comic Artists Series by the University Press of Mississippi. It provides factual insight into:
- Innovation in Animation: Disney’s perspective on the transition from silent films to sound and color.
- Business and Creativity: The balance between artistic vision and the construction of a global media empire.
- Personal Philosophy: His views on entertainment, family, and the future of technology (such as EPCOT).
Historical Context and Influence
At the time of its publication in 2006, there was a growing academic interest in Disney Studies. While many biographies of Disney are colored by either intense admiration or sharp criticism, this work offers primary sources. The book was released to grant researchers and enthusiasts direct access to Disney’s own narrative without the filter of a biographer, making it an essential reference for film historians.
About the Editor:
Kathy Merlock Jackson (1955) served as the editor for this collection.
- Background: She is a Professor of Media and Communications at Virginia Wesleyan University.
- Specialization: Jackson is a recognized expert in popular culture and children’s entertainment. She served as president of the American Culture Association.
- Key Works: In addition to this volume, she wrote Walt Disney: A Bio-Bibliography (1993) and serves as the editor of The Journal of American Culture.
Reception
In academic circles, the book has been well-received as a "valuable addition to Disney historiography." Reviews in professional journals such as Choice Reviews and mentions in the Journal of Popular Culture praise the careful selection of interviews that showcase the evolution of Disney as a public figure. Readers on platforms like Goodreads appreciate the historical depth that goes beyond standard anecdotes.
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Product Information
- Title: Walt Disney: Conversations
- Author(s): Kathy Merlock Jackson (Ed.)
- Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
- ISBN: 1578067138
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of Pages: 146
- Illustrations: Yes, several B&W photographs
- Edition: 2006, First Edition
- Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.1 x 1.2 cm
- Weight: approx. 240 grams
- Condition: Very good/near fine copy (clean, no inscriptions)
- EAN: 9781578067138
- Notes: Features an extensive chronology and index.
- Categories: Film History, Biographies, Media Studies, Disneyana
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