Interesting Reading??

[thesoldtrain]

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but I think it may be appropriate here? I am looking for some recommendations on good WDW and Disney books...we already have Unofficial Guidebook, Passporter, etc. I am looking more for some titles that may be pictorials, history, etc.?? Something other than planning, as we have that under the belt I would love to give as a gift to family in anticipation of this December's trip Thanks for any advice you have!

 

[disneyjulie]

I got the WDW trivia Book. has secrets history & fun fact of behind the magic. "title" love it we r learning new things. exp. What is the most popular attraction in the WDW theme parks? Spaceship Earth. can't wait to hear of different books

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

How about Disney A to Z by Dave Smith.
Also, the Unofficial Guide has a small book with a brief history of WDW.
I have found many great Disney books on eBay.

 

[NotUrsula]

Here are some that I found interesting. Some of them are quite critical, but I always think it's a good thing to be aware of both sides to any story:

Building a dream: the art of Disney architecture (Beth Dunlop, 1996.)

Since the World began: Walt Disney World, the first 25 years (Jeff Kurtti, 1996.)

Designing Disney's theme parks: the art of reassurance (Canadian Ctr. for Architecture, 1994)

Understanding Disney: the manufacture of fantasy (Janet Wasko, 2001)

Married to the Mouse: Walt Disney World & Orlando (Richard Foglesong, 2001.)

Team Rodent: how Disney devours the world (Carl Hiassen, 1998.)

Vinyl leaves: Walt Disney World and America (Stephen Fjellman, 1992)

 

[wdwoldtimer]

This is great for any HM fan...

 

[thesoldtrain]

Oooh, thank you thank you! I can start looking for these! Any others? Also would like some titles re: Walt Disney himself
Thanks for all the titles!
Jeanette