Disney Books

[pipe36]

Wondering what your favorite Disney books are? I'm specifically interested on those dealing with Disney history and business. Thanks in advance.

 

[Goofy DVC]

My all time favorite Disney book is In Service to the Mouse by Jack Lindquist. I've read it several times because I just really enjoy some of the specific stories that make up the history of Disney.
I've read probably 30 books on Walt Disney and the Disney company. Many of them are either informative but just so dry, or fun but with little substance. Lindquist's book was both fun and informative.

 

[kcb1dizbksfan]

Marty Sklar's Dream-it-Do-It book
http://www.amazon.com/Dream-It-Do-Half-Century-Creating/dp/1423174062

 

[DavidandLeahZ]

Are you looking for history of DL? WDW? The company in general?

In terms of books about the business practices of the parks:

(in no particular order)
- Creating Magic by Lee Cockerell
- Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney by J. Jeff Kober
- Be Our Guest (official) by the Disney Institute

 

[tjevans]

Walt and the Promise of Progress City has some good history on the development of Disneyland and Disney World.

 

[DavidandLeahZ]

Walt and the Promise of Progress City has some good history on the development of Disneyland and Disney World.

Gennawey's other book "The Disneyland Story" is also, hands-down, the best book about the development of Disneyland.

 

[pipe36]

Gennawey's other book "The Disneyland Story" is also, hands-down, the best book about the development of Disneyland.

I've read both of the Gennawey's - looking forward to his new one due out in about a month dealing with Disney vs. Universal.

Thanks to all for the suggestions, a couple here I'm definetly going to check out. Keep em comin'.

 

[tjevans]

I've read both of the Gennawey's - looking forward to his new one due out in about a month dealing with Disney vs. Universal.

Ooh! Didn't know about that one! I'll add that to my Amazon wish list.