Publication date UK format 19/7/22 book 288 pages
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Synopsis
After more than five decades in Hollywood, Don Bluth, the man behind some of the most iconic animated films ever made, tells his story. Don Bluth never felt like a Donald. So people have always called him Don. A matinee of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs awakened something within him. Despite growing up in rural Texas and Utah, he practiced and worked hard to become a Hollywood animator. And after working alongside his idol Walt Disney, and on films including Sleeping Beauty, The Sword in the Stone, Robin Hood, Winne the Pooh, The Rescuers, and Pete’s Dragon, he realized that the company had changed into something he didn’t necessarily believe in. So made the industry-shocking decision to start his own animation studio. It was from that studio—Don’s studio—that came such award-winning, generation-defining films as The Secret of N.I.M.H, An American Tail, The Land Before Time, All Dogs Go to Heaven, Anastasia, and the video game Dragon’s Lair. Now, after more than half a century in the movie business, Don is ready to tell the story of his life. How his passions for artistry, integrity, and his Mormon faith shaped him into the beloved icon whose creativity, entrepreneurship, and deeply-held beliefs entertained, enthralled, and inspired millions across the globe. Exclusive original art makes this book perfect for fans, cineasts, and anyone looking “somewhere out there” for inspiration and motivation.
My Review
This was a brilliant autobiography/memoir. It was such a fascinating book. Don's life was so interesting and the book quickly became a page turning book that I was determined to stay up to finish but I feel asleep and had to wake up early to finish reading it. Don's life was fascinating especially his lucky break working for Walt Disney so soon. It was quite a shock that at one point he left to start his own company to keep those beautiful details in the animated film that we all love. If like me you have always wanted to know what life is like working within Disney films or as a famous animator then you really need to read this book its both exciting and shocking. I really can't recommend this book enough. I am so glad I found this book as I learnt so much and was taken on a roller coaster ride through the life , successes and failures in the animating world. I couldn't get over how much goes into making them plus the costs are rather eye watering.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing us this wonderful story that I couldn't put down.
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