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Name: The man behind the magic
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Author: Katherine Barrett

📘 The man behind the magic by Katherine Barrett

The book traces Walt Disney’s life, beginning with his early years on a Missouri farm and following his evolution from a struggling young animator to the visionary behind a global motion‑picture and amusement‑park empire.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Katherine Barrett

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