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Mentioned in 20 episodes
Walt Disney
The Triumph of the American Imagination
Book • 2006
This biography, meticulously researched over seven years with complete access to the Disney archives, provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Walt Disney.
It covers his early life, his transformation of animation into an art form with iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and films such as Snow White, Fantasia, and Bambi, and his expansion into television, theme parks, music, book publishing, and merchandise.
The book also delves into Disney's personal life, revealing a complex figure with both remarkable achievements and hidden struggles, including financial problems, a nervous breakdown, and personal controversies.
Gabler's work is a masterful exploration of both the work and the man, highlighting Disney's impact on American culture and the power of his imagination.
It covers his early life, his transformation of animation into an art form with iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and films such as Snow White, Fantasia, and Bambi, and his expansion into television, theme parks, music, book publishing, and merchandise.
The book also delves into Disney's personal life, revealing a complex figure with both remarkable achievements and hidden struggles, including financial problems, a nervous breakdown, and personal controversies.
Gabler's work is a masterful exploration of both the work and the man, highlighting Disney's impact on American culture and the power of his imagination.
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Mentioned in 20 episodes
Mentioned by the podcast host as the book being discussed in the episode.
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#346 How Walt Disney Built Himself
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David Senra when discussing Walt Disney's marketing genius and his creation of Disneyland.
David Senra when discussing Walt Disney's marketing genius and his creation of Disneyland.997 snips
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Recommended by Brian Chesky as a biography that had a big effect on him, particularly two chapters: "Go-Getter" and "Folly".
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Chandra Janakiraman for its insights into Walt Disney's innovative approach to theme park development.
Chandra Janakiraman for its insights into Walt Disney's innovative approach to theme park development.
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An operator’s guide to product strategy | Chandra Janakiraman (CPO at VRChat, ex-Meta, Headspace, Zynga)
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David Perell as a well-written biography of Walt Disney, although he notes that the beginning might be less engaging until the context of Disneyland is established.
David Perell as a well-written biography of Walt Disney, although he notes that the beginning might be less engaging until the context of Disneyland is established.
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Nick Bilton: The Art of Storytelling in Films, Journalism, and Murder Mysteries | How I Write
Mentioned by David Senra as the subject of the podcast episode, providing a detailed account of Walt Disney's life and career.
David Senra as the subject of the podcast episode, providing a detailed account of Walt Disney's life and career.172 snips
#2 Walt Disney
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Brian Chesky comme l'un de ses entrepreneurs préférés, dont la biographie a inspiré la devise "Vous pouvez le rêver, vous pouvez le faire".
Brian Chesky comme l'un de ses entrepreneurs préférés, dont la biographie a inspiré la devise "Vous pouvez le rêver, vous pouvez le faire".
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#473 - VF - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « Après 17 ans, nous ne sommes qu’au début de notre histoire »
Mentioned as a primary source for the episode, focusing on Disney's triumph.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Mentioned by Brian Chesky as a biography that influenced his perspective on entrepreneurship.
Brian Chesky (co-founder of airbnb)
