Michael Bowling's Disney reading list

[AuntieKels]

I thought I remembered Michael having a Disney reading list somewhere but after searching I can't seem to find it. Can anyone help?

If there isn't one by Michael, is there another Disney reading list DISers recommend?

Thanks!

 

[Capitalangel]

I don’t know about any reading lists but I found this book very interesting: The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic

 

[WebmasterJackie]

Let's tag @Merry Mousketeer so he'll point us in the right direction!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I don’t know about any reading lists but I found this book very interesting: The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic

If you like Imagineering focused books I highly recommend:
- Designing Disney: Imagineering and the art of the show by John Hench
- Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow: Walt Disney and Technology by Christian Moran

and of course, things like Dream It! Do It1 by Marty Sklar

 

[dwheaton]

Both of those books are great choices. I'd also recommend these off the top of my head:
Jeff Baham and Jason Surrell both have written great books on The Haunted Mansion
Project Future by Chad Emerson
Walt and the Promise of Progress City by Sam Gennawey (plus his Disneyland book)
The Imagineering Field Guides for each park

 

[RalphyBoy]

I found this to be a pretty good list.

Best Walt Disney World and Disneyland Books - Disney Tourist Blog

There are many books about Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Imagineering, and biographies of park designers. This reviews the best books in my library, plus the coffee table titles with the most beautiful concept art and photos. Our buying guide also offer links for finding inexpensive used copies...

www.disneytouristblog.com

 

[RalphyBoy]

For the past few years, Werner Weiss at Yesterland has been releasing a list of new Disney Park books. Here's his 2018 list.

Yesterland: Sixteen New Books for Disney Park Fans, 2018

www.yesterland.com

 

[Spencer Wright]

Here is the Connecting With Walt episode with book recommendations.

Also, if you look at any of the Show Notes, there are typically quite a few books, articles, and other sources listed.

 

[DisDreaming4116]

I'd recommend "The Hand Behind the Mouse: An Intimate Biography of Ub Iwerks". Great, detailed and informative book on Disney animation history and the origins of Mickey Mouse.