Disney During World War II : How the Walt Disney Studio Contributed to Victory in the War (Disney Editions Deluxe) - Hardcover

John Baxter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1423180275 ISBN 13: 9781423180272

Publisher: Disney Editions, 2014

Synopsis

Disney During World War II encompasses the full range of material created by the Disney studio during the war, including ground-breaking training and educational films for the military and defence industries, propaganda and war-themed shorts and features, home front poster art, and the stunning military unit insignia that provided those serving the in the armed forces with a morale-boosting reminder of home. The book makes it clear how deeply Walt invested himself in the cause by patriotically placing his studio at the disposal of Uncle Sam.

About this title

Review:

'This tribute to one man's crusade to help the US War effort is colourful and fascinating' - --Empire

About the Author:

John Baxter is a freelance writer and editor with more than twenty years of publishing experience, most recently as a featured comedy writer for the Huffington Post. He has authored two novels and scores of essays and articles for both print and online publications. He lives with his wife and daughter in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Disney Editions
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1423180275
• ISBN 13: 9781423180272
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192