Mouse under Glass: Secrets of Disney Animation and Theme Parks
"Mouse Under Glass: Secrets of Disney Animation & Theme Parks" takes a whimsical, unauthorized look behind the scenes at the creation of Disney's classic animated features, from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" to "Tarzan," as well as the theme park attractions they inspired at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
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\ School Library JournalYA--An evaluation of the quality and financial successes of Disney's ventures. Koenig presents a chronological overview of 30 films from "Snow White" through "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"; he relates each one to its original tale, gives the Disney version, and tells what and why cuts were made. The promised secrets consist of such things as "Plot Holes," "Bloopers," "Hidden Images," and "Strange Reactions." Although there is no Disney art here, there are a few black-and-white illustrations by Joel Chandler Harris as well as Tenniel's famous Alice sketches and one of Ernest Shepard's Mary Poppins. Anecdotes about the growth of the Disney industry and the development of the theme-park rides are included. One of the most enticing sidebars offers over 50 names that were originally considered for the seven dwarfs.--Frances Reiher, Fairfax County Public Library, VA\ \ \ \ \ ASIFA International Film Association"A fine, well researched book, full of details about the making of each animated feature. The author has a nice light writing style and his book is quite entertaining."\ \ \ Jerry Hirsch"An exceptionally well organized historical compendium of Disney's animated movies. (Koenig) has uncovered a wealth of material about the planning of Disney movies through extensive interviews, mostly with former Disney animators, story writers, and song writers."\ \ \ \ \ John Austin"Ever since Walter Elias Disney introduced the first animated feature film and the first theme park, competing companies have tried–and consistently failed–to match the popularity and quality of Disney's creations. The reasons are well defined in 'Mouse Under Glass.'"\ \ \ \ \ Mike Tribby"Disney books tend toward shameless promotion or intractable hostility, so a critical but fun examination of the mouse empire is welcome. Consider this a must for Disneyphiles."\ \ \ \ \ Terry Mapes"Any Disney buff will love this book."\ \
