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The Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney and the American Way of Life

by Steven Watts · 1998

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The Magic Kingdom sheds new light on the cultural icon of "Uncle Walt." Watts digs deeply into Disney's private life, investigating his roles as husband, father, and brother and providing fresh insight into his peculiar psyche-his genuine folksiness and warmth, his domineering treatment of colleagues and friends, his deepest prejudices and passions. Full of colorful sketches of daily life at the Disney Studio and tales about the creation of Disneyland and Disney World, The Magic Kingdomoffers a definitive view of one of the most influential Americans of the twentieth century.

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American historyAmerican historyMore like thisLess of thismoviesmoviesMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 568 pages

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