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Mentioned in 21 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.

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Mentioned in 21 episodes

Mentioned by the podcast host as the book being discussed in the episode.

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#346 How Walt Disney Built Himself

Mentioned by

David Senra

when discussing Walt Disney's marketing genius and his creation of Disneyland.

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The best interview I've ever done about Founders

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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Recommended by

Alisa Cohn

for its insights into Walt Disney's entrepreneurial journey.

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Recommended by

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)

Mentioned by

David Senra

in relation to a future podcast episode about Walt Disney.

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#34 Creativity Inc: The Autobiography of the founder of Pixar

Mentioned by

David Senra

as an example in Founders Notes.

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Recommended by

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.