{"product_id":"the-art-of-the-disney-golden-books-disney-editions-deluxe-9781423163800","title":"The Art of the Disney Golden Books (Disney Editions Deluxe)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalt 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  Walts pronouncement takes on a parallel meaning. For perhaps no other childrens 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280042483765,"sku":"ByrdShop_142316380X","price":380.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781423163800_480aaa51-7ace-4a9f-8d8d-fe511737739f.jpg?v=1780617998","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-the-disney-golden-books-disney-editions-deluxe-9781423163800","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}