Forgotten Disney

Essays on the Lesser-Known Productions

By Kathy Merlock Jackson | Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

About the book

This work demonstrates that not everything that Disney touched turned to gold. In its first 100 years, the company had major successes that transformed filmmaking and culture, but it also had its share of unfinished projects, unmet expectations, and box-office misses. Some works failed but nevertheless led to other more stunning and lucrative ones; others shed light on periods when the Disney Company was struggling to establish or re-establish its brand. In addition, many Disney properties, popular in their time but lost to modern audiences, emerge as forgotten gems. By exploring the studio's missteps, this book provides a more complex portrayal of the history of the company than one would gain from a simple recounting of its many hits. With essays by writers from across the globe, it also asserts that what endures or is forgotten varies from person to person, place to place, or generation to generation. What one dismisses, someone else recalls with deep fondness as a magical Disney memory.

Editions of Forgotten Disney

Paperback
ISBN 9781476689395
PDF
ISBN 9781476650128

Read an Excerpt

This work demonstrates that not everything that Disney touched turned to gold. In its first 100 years, the company had major successes that transformed filmmaking and culture, but it also had its share of unfinished projects, unmet expectations, and box-office misses. Some works failed but nevertheless led to other more stunning and lucrative ones; others shed light on periods when the Disney Company was struggling to establish or re-establish its brand. In addition, many Disney properties, popular in their time but lost to modern audiences, emerge as forgotten gems. By exploring the studio's missteps, this book provides a more complex portrayal of the history of the company than one would gain from a simple recounting of its many hits. With essays by writers from across the globe, it also asserts that what endures or is forgotten varies from person to person, place to place, or generation to generation. What one dismisses, someone else recalls with deep fondness as a magical Disney memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forgotten Disney about?

This work demonstrates that not everything that Disney touched turned to gold. In its first 100 years, the company had major successes that transformed filmmaking and culture, but it also had its share of unfinished projects, unmet expectations, and box-office misses. Some works failed but nevertheless led to other more stunning and lucrative ones; others shed light on periods when the Disney Company was struggling to establish or re-establish its brand. In addition, many Disney properties, popular in their time but lost to modern audiences, emerge as forgotten gems. By exploring the studio's missteps, this book provides a more complex portrayal of the history of the company than one would gain from a simple recounting of its many hits. With essays by writers from across the globe, it also asserts that what endures or is forgotten varies from person to person, place to place, or generation to generation. What one dismisses, someone else recalls with deep fondness as a magical Disney memory.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Forgotten Disney?

The Arts > Performing arts > Films, cinema > Animated films and animation

Where can I read a sample of Forgotten Disney?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476689395

How long is Forgotten Disney and how many pages does it have?

Forgotten Disney has 262 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Forgotten Disney?

Kathy Merlock Jackson

Who is the Publisher of the book Forgotten Disney?

McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Forgotten Disney is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476689395) and pdf(ISBN 9781476650128)

Where can I buy Forgotten Disney online or support local independent bookshops?

You can buy Forgotten Disney from below

Where can I buy Forgotten Disney?