Walt Disney’s Imagineering Legends and the Genesis of the Disney Theme Park

Almost 60 years ago Walt Disney inaugurated Disneyland, radically transforming the concept of family entertainment.

The execution of Walt’s ambitious dream, however, required the disparate skills, talents and personalities of a creative team of genuises that blended imagination with engineering. 

Walt dubbed this group The Imagineers, and this awesome book by film historian Jeff Kurtti explores their relationships with Walt and with each other, their creative accomplishments and failures, and their legacy which is still very much alive-and-kicking in the parks today.

Beautifully illustrated and easy to read, this Disney book will further enrich the discerning fan’s appreciation of the exceptional talent behind the creation of Disneyland and the subsequent Disney theme parks worldwide.

Within the profile of each Imagineer (not only the famous ones, but some lesser known members of the team) Kurtti presents a wealth of great anecdotes, reminiscences, quotes, rare photographs and never-before-seen artwork that will delight even the most demanding of Disney aficionados.

In summary, this Disney book offers outstanding reference material for fans of Imagineering and the genesis of the Disney theme parks.

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions (August 26, 2008)
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.3 x 0.6 inches
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars