Walt Disney: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)
• Covers Walt Disney's life from his birth in 1901 to his death in 1966 and shows his relationship to all the major events of the first half of the 20th century, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, and the Cold War• Addresses questions that have arisen about Disney's life, including: Was he bigoted? Did he spy for the FBI? Did he hate union workers? Was he depressed? Did he really create Mickey Mouse?• Provides the cultural context for understanding Disney's lasting influence• Walt Disney's prolific life is summarized in a descriptive chronology that notes his most significant artistic, personal, and cultural milestones• An appendix explores the use of the name "Walt Disney" to denote excellence and innovation, but also mass culture and artificiality. Examples are documented with Internet addresses so readers can explore the phenomenon for themselves• Original-source research assures the accuracy of quotations and descriptions of Disney's productions