Disney Dossiers: Files of Character from the Walt Disney Studios

by Jeff Kurtti

“Direct” from the extensive files of The Walt Disney Archives inBurbank, California, as “collected” by Archives Director David R. Smith foryour research and enlightenment, here is a one-of-a-kind collection of Disneycharacter reference. In an entertainingand informative format, readers get an insider’s peek intothe careers of Disney’s best-loved animated characters, whether their roles arestarring or supporting. Disney Dossiers brings together a fascinating collection of information, anecdotes, andillustrations, providing highlights from Disney productions past and presentfor all your “casting” needs. The format, though playful, will also be informativeand sophisticated, geared toward an adult audience with an ample base of Disneyknowledge. The book will be heavily illustrated and beautifully designed.
Jeff Kurtti is the author of more than a dozen books andscores of magazine articles, a writer-director of award-winning documentaries,and a respected public speaker, host, and panel moderator. He is currently theCreative Director of The Walt Disney Family Library (a project of The WaltDisney Family Foundation), and is considered one of the leading authorities onThe Walt Disney Company and its history. 

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Art

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2006

Reviews

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book*]

Kurti, Jeff Disney Dossiers 159 p. Disney Editions -

An awesome full-color soft cover book with details and gossip and behind scene information on the entire cast of Disney animated characters up through 2004's Home on the Range. I revisited original friends that I hadn't thought about in years and met new characters from movies I haven't seen. The author's honesty is fresh and fun. I am a little worried about putting this book on the shelves, because I am sure it will be loved to death.

EL. MS. HS - ADVISABLE.

[Dinh Hong]

i wish it has more detailed behind the scene as well as interesting quotes of the characters

[Sandra]

Everything you wanted to know about your favorite Disney character is in this book.

[Dean]

An invaluable resource

[Becky]

There isn't a lot of new information in this book. Like, at all. There are a few interesting factoids here and there, but they're printed in an almost illedgible cursive typeface.

[Jdetrick]

There's not much to say about this; it's fun and well designed with a few interesting facts, but if you know Disney well, you're not likely to be surprised by much herein.