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[lenny l]

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[SplashMtn]

Has anyone read Disneywar? I've just got my copy from Amazon & it looks really interesting, basically a history of Disney since Eisner started I think.
I'll post a review once I've read it. Make take me a while, it's a huge book!

DisneyWar looks excellent- at least according to the various Disneyana sites on the web; apparantly shows Eisner for what he really is........an egomaniac and control freak who gains pleasure from ruining feature animation and theme parks . Looking forward to hearing about what you think of it.

I'll have to wait until after my trip in July to get my copy I think- it's unlikely to be on sale in the parks!!

 

[Miffy2003]

I haven't Lenny but I'd be interested to hear what you think of it.

 

[Cyrano]

Have started to read it. So far I'm on Chapter 4.
The history and ethos that exisited before and after Eisner's arrival is interesting

Reid

 

[T16GEM]

I read a review of this in Time Magazine when we were in Antigua in March, It looks very interesting, I may get myself a copy for when I go on maternity leave in September.

 

[DisneyDes]

I'm just about on the last chapter of this book and have really enjoyed reading it, in fact I'd nearly go as far as to say that it was unputdownable. I was worried that as it is a "business" book that it might be quite a dry read but I'm glad to say it was nothing of the sought. It really displays Eisner as an egotist plotting against rivals and making (major) decisions on a whim. Bob Iger dosen't fare too well either, portrayed as a lap dog to Eisner.

I must admit it that it left me worrying about the future of Disney but I wonder if that was the writers intention 'cause there's little critisism of Roy Disney or Stanley Gold but I plan to read Esiner's book next to try to get a bit more of a balanced view as I think the truth probably lies somewhere between the 2.

 

[Minniespal]

Haven't heard of it ~ Might get it from Amazon.

 

[Cyrano]

I ordered my copy from ASmazon.com since .co.uk did not have it listed

Reid

 

[daveyoghurt]

Just finished reading DisneyWar and I have to say it was a fascinating and illuminating read. Although I'm not an expert on the financial side of things some of the bonuses and severance packages paid to executives was obscene - I thought only Premier League footballers got paid that much!

Though Eisner deserves a lot of credit for turning Disney around, the second part of this book seems a long catalogue of frivoulous payments made by him seemingly on a whim, and overriding others to turn down various film and tv projects that went on to be box office smashes.

This is a great book but probably not a holiday read, it's hard to put down and frankly there are much more appealing distractions on offer!