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Richard Schickel's biography chronicles Walt Disney's journey from a nomadic youth to the visionary who founded his own animation studio. It details Disney's bold wartime ventures, the breakthrough invention of Mickey Mouse, and the development of a multi‑million‑dollar international entertainment empire. Schickel examines Disney's major achievements and the broader impact of the "Disney version" on popular culture.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Richard Schickel
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