t's 90 years since Walt Disney created Mickey Mouse, the extraordinary cartoon character who has become one of the most iconic and much-loved figures in American culture. Video Advertisement Sponsored by Advertiser Promoted by Adyoulike Mickey Mouse is as popular and as relevant as ever. His familiar form is instantly recognisable the world over and yet despite his astounding success, he still possesses the simplicity, sincerity and humble personality that endears him to both children and adults. 'When people laugh at Mickey Mouse,' Walt Disney once said, 'it is because he is so human.' And to celebrate the enduring love affair with this adventurous little mouse, Studio Press have put together a giant-sized tribute book full of fascinating archive material showcasing Mickey's journey from a picture on a page to irreplaceable and inspirational cartoon hero. Beautifully illustrated with artwork from the Disney archives, this sumptuous collection gives readers and fans the experience of a fascinating museum exhibition enabling them to wander the 'galleries' and discover amazing exhibits on every page, all accompanied by informative text. Through different art styles and across the decades, Mickey has adapted to advancements in animation and entertainment. His image still dominates the consumer goods landscape on clothes, toys and food products, and he has appeared across a wide range of media and forms, from comics, radio and television programmes to books, video games and films. The Mickey Mouse Museum offers an entertaining and stunningly curated collection including concept sketches and rarely-seen material from the Disney archives, all chronicling the journey of the world-famous Mickey Mouse from his very first appearance in Steamboat Willie in 1928 to the present day. A must-have addition to any Disney collector's shelf and the perfect Christmas gift for Mickey fans of every age! * Lancashire Evening Post *
This beautiful book showcases 90 years of archive material, giving readers an insight into Mickey's evolution from his first appearance in Steamboat Willie (1928) to the present day. A mix of concept sketches and final drawings from the Disney archives.Find out how Mickey has adapted over the decades to become an icon of popular culture and one of the recognisable figures of American pop culture. Fascinating and a must-have for any adult fan's collection. * Library Girl and Book Boy *
We're very excited about all things Disney this year as we're finally taking the plunge and jetting off to fully immerse ourselves in the world of this iconic little mouse.
The Mickey Mouse Museum: The Story of an Icon is a timely book to drop through our letterbox.
After celebrating his 90th birthday last year, Mickey still looks as spritely as ever - and in this fascinating slice of Disney history there's a brilliant look at Walt Disney, his most famous creation, and all the other characters that gave Disney its first cartoon successes back in the earliest days of the studio.
Featuring original sketches, cartoon cels and some awesome discussions about the evolution of everyone's favourite cartoon mouse, it's a huge book full to the brim with information for Disney-Philes everywhere.
Dip inside and check out some of the amazing spreads, and you'll see why we got so excited about this keepsake collector's edition from Studio Press. It really does look fantastic.Disney's earliest efforts to bring feature-length cartoons to the screen weren't without their own ups and downs, and the historical and anecdotal accounts of how the studio first found its feet are as fascinating as learning more about Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and all the other characters who appeared in the early 'shorts'.It's absolutely gorgeous this book, a great mix of timelines, info and awesome stills and sketches. What more could Disney fans wish for?
* Read it Daddy *