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Mickey Mouse - Emblem of the American Spirit by Garry Apgar HARDCOVER BOOK
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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9781616286729
- Book Title
- Mickey Mouse : Emblem of the American Spirit
- Item Length
- 7.5in
- Publisher
- Weldon Owen, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Design, Art, Social Science
- Topic
- History & Criticism, Media Studies, Popular Culture
- Item Width
- 9.8in
- Item Weight
- 49.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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Mickey Mouse: Emblem of the American Spirit tells the compelling story of how Walt Disney's beloved graphic alter ego, the most enduring pop icon ever created, was born, how it soon took on a life of its own, and became an instantly recognisable figure virtually everywhere on earth. It is an extensive illustrated "biography" and pop culture study of the diminutive cartoon star whose unprecedented success laid the foundation for everything the Walt Disney Company has achieved over the years. Mickey Mouse: Emblem of the American Spirit chronicles the life and times of Disney's cheerful signature character, beginning with his lively syncopated debut in 1928 in Steamboat Willie at the tail end of the Jazz Age and into the Depression, and traces his impact on the realms of high art, literature, even politics--in peace and in war--both in the United States and abroad.
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Publisher
Weldon Owen, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1616286725
ISBN-13
9781616286729
eBay Product ID (ePID)
167508819
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mickey Mouse : Emblem of the American Spirit
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Media Studies, Popular Culture
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Design, Art, Social Science
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.5in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
9.8in
Item Weight
49.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
P96.M53
Reviews
" Mickey Mouse: Emblem of the American Spirit is a magnificent book. It is well written and the research is exhaustive. The production job is impeccable. While nothing may ever be truly "definitive," this one is as definitive a study as we may ever have of Mickey. I am envious and only wish I had written it.", "With a torrent of Disney books issuing from various presses, it is no easy task deciding which ones are worthwhile. Mickey Mouse: Emblem of the American Spirit raises the bar substantially because it presents masses of new material and prompts fresh thinking about Walt Disney and Mickey. A gorgeous -- scholarly yet buoyant -- volume , it contains 323 plates covering Disney representations of the Mouse (production art, comics, toys, etc.) as well as non-Disney images that, together, illustrate the many changes in Mickey's "look" over the years. There are photos of the Beatles, Madonna, and graffiti on the Berlin Wall that demonstrate how significant Mickey has been as a global symbol of what Apgar calls "the American spirit." I love the "Mickey" cartoons by Charles M. Schulz, David Levine, and Robert Grossman. And what a surprise to see a comic strip panel that Walt signed for Sergei Eisenstein and a "Mickey Mouse Diagram" used as a nautical chart for the invasion of France on D-Day. Examples of Pop Art further document how Mickey's image has escaped Disney corporate control and is now deeply ingrained in the national and global consciousness.", You can now add Garry Apgar to the ranks of Canemaker, Barrier, Kaufman as one of the finer Disney historians writing today. Apgar combines social history, art history and cultural studies, along with a healthy dose of new research, to cover everything leading to Mickey's creation, his popularity and his long lasting social impact on America and in the larger world…The book is beautifully designed and contains numerous images of Mickey that fill the pages to supplement, remind, inspire and delight. Intelligent, detailed, thorough and important. The final word on the subject and a great read. This is a must-add to your library., "This is a beautifully illustrated, well researched "must have" book. Having researched for many years and written my own history of Mickey Mouse, I was amazed and delighted by all the things I had not known or seen before. Each page is filled with wonders, like the photo of young John Kennedy Jr. meeting a costumed Mickey at the New York World's Fair. The book is incredibly accurate and Apgar's research can be trusted. If you are a Disneyphile or love Mickey or pop culture, you should stop reading this review and immediately buy a copy for your personal library. This was one of the final book projects approved and supported enthusiastically by Walt's daughter, the late Diane Disney Miller, and I am saddened that she never got to see it published, but I also know she would be proud of this exemplary piece of work that will be used as a primary reference for generations to come.", "I use the following criteria to judge a Disney book: - Is the subject matter compelling? - Does the text contain new information? - Is it easy to read? - Are there endnotes or sources for the information that give me confidence that what I'm reading is accurate? - Does the book include visual material I've not seen before? For Mickey Mouse: Emblem of the American Spirit the answer to all five questions is an enthusiastic "yes." This huge illustrated volume is clearly one of the most important recent Disney history books and will remain a key reference for years to come. I learned a lot by reading it and discovered dozens of visual documents I was not aware of. I will read and re-read with tremendous delight Garry Apgar's magnum opus.", "With a torrent of Disney books issuing from various presses, it is no easy task deciding which ones are worthwhile. Mickey Mouse: Emblem of the American Spirit raises the bar substantially because it presents masses of new material and prompts fresh thinking about Walt Disney and Mickey. A gorgeous - scholarly yet buoyant - volume , it contains 323 plates covering Disney representations of the Mouse (production art, comics, toys, etc.) as well as non-Disney images that, together, illustrate the many changes in Mickey's "look" over the years. There are photos of the Beatles, Madonna, and graffiti on the Berlin Wall that demonstrate how significant Mickey has been as a global symbol of what Apgar calls "the American spirit." I love the "Mickey" cartoons by Charles M. Schulz, David Levine, and Robert Grossman. And what a surprise to see a comic strip panel that Walt signed for Sergei Eisenstein and a "Mickey Mouse Diagram" used as a nautical chart for the invasion of France on D-Day. Examples of Pop Art further document how Mickey's image has escaped Disney corporate control and is now deeply ingrained in the national and global consciousness.", If optimism is the defining American virtue--and it had better be, you sometimes can't help feeling--then this book's central proposition, that the essence of the nation is more fully embodied in one animated rodent than all the flag-hoisters and touch-downers of nearly 250 swaggering years, makes perfect sense., You can now add Garry Apgar to the ranks of Canemaker, Barrier, Kaufman as one of the finer Disney historians writing today. Apgar combines social history, art history and cultural studies, along with a healthy dose of new research, to cover everything leading to Mickey's creation, his popularity and his long lasting social impact on America and in the larger world...The book is beautifully designed and contains numerous images of Mickey that fill the pages to supplement, remind, inspire and delight. Intelligent, detailed, thorough and important. The final word on the subject and a great read. This is a must-add to your library., If optimism is the defining American virtue--and it had better be, you sometimes can't help feeling--then this book's central proposition, that the essence of the nation is more fully embodied in one animated rodent than all the flag-hoisters and touch-downers of nearly 250 swaggering years, makes perfect sense.
Copyright Date
2015
Lccn
2013-956145
Dewey Decimal
704.9/497415
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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