DISNEY, WALT & KINNEY, JACK
Original ink & pencil drawing by Disney animation artist Jack Kinney for his book Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney (Harmony Books, 1989), however this drawing did not appear in the book. The drawing shows a Disney writer bursting through the door to the library and research department, startling the women working there. The writer is saying, ÒGet me everything youÕve got on nature!Ó with explanatory the text at the bottom of the drawing, ÒThe poor over worked librarians got many rush assignments from hack writers.Ó Near fine condition with just a trace of handling. Jack Kinney (1909 - 1992) was hired by Walt Disney in 1931, the early days of the Depression, to work at the Walt Disney Studio on Hyperion Avenue in East Hollywood. His beginning career includes his work on several shorts, including Santa's Workshop (1932), The Band Concert (1935), and Moose Hunters (1937). He went on to become a director of cartoons, working on the features Pinocchio and Dumbo, but he really shined in the shorts department, where his Goofy cartoons are among the best to come out of the Disney Studios. He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for the 1943 cartoon ÔDer FuhrerÕs Face,Õ the only Donald Duck film to win an Academy Award. In 1959, Jack left Disney to start (with his brother Dick) Jack Kinney Productions, an independent animation studio. In his book ÔWalt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney,Õ Kinney recounts the highs and lows of daily life as a member of the creative department at Disney, where the staff referred to themselves as ÔinmatesÕ and the practical jokes and camaraderie provided rich material for the gags and scenes that they created for the screen. Working for Walt Disney could be as inspiring as it could be frustrating and his book presents an insiderÕs perspective with great humor and candor. He puts it best in his introduction: ÒThese are my personal recollections of the Disney Studio where I worked for more than a quarter-century. It is the story of the little people, the strivers, the doers. It is about the pranks, the gags, the human foibles we remember so lovingly, and about the growing pains suffered by all involved. The Golden Age of Animation was a glorious experience.Ó
DISNEY, WALT & KINNEY, JACK
Original ink & pencil drawing by Disney animation artist Jack Kinney for his book Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney (Harmony Books, 1989), however this drawing did not appear in the book. The drawing depicts a mob of angry Disney personnel carrying signs marching around a telephone pole with a model costumed as a clown hanging from a rope off the pole. The typed text above the scene reads: ÒThe 1941 strike under the aegus of the International Painter and Wall Papers Union was very bitter, and long friendships were broken between the ÔinsÕ and outsÕ and still rankles the ranks. Gunther Lessing was hung in effigy. The air was blue with maledictions. He had tried to form a company union.Ó Gunther Lessing was the studioÕs attorney who had mishandled the strike. The Disney strike lasted from May 29 to September 21, 1941. The strike reflected the animatorsÕ anger at inequities of pay and privileges at Disney, a non-unionized workplace. Walt Disney responded to the five-week strike by firing many of the animators, but was eventually pressured into recognizing the Screen CartoonistÕs Guild (SCG) by signing a contract with them, which involved, amongst other concessions, rehiring those who wished to return. Includes a signed letter of authenticity. Near fine condition with just a trace of handling. Jack Kinney (1909 - 1992) was hired by Walt Disney in 1931, the early days of the Depression, to work at the Walt Disney Studio on Hyperion Avenue in East Hollywood. His beginning career includes his work on several shorts, including Santa's Workshop (1932), The Band Concert (1935), and Moose Hunters (1937). He went on to become a director of cartoons, working on the features Pinocchio and Dumbo, but he really shined in the shorts department, where his Goofy cartoons are among the best to come out of the Disney Studios. He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for the 1943 cartoon ÔDer FuhrerÕs Face,Õ the only Donald Duck film to win an Academy Award. In 1959, Jack left Disney to start (with his brother Dick) Jack Kinney Productions, an independent animation studio. In his book ÔWalt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney,Õ Kinney recounts the highs and lows of daily life as a member of the creative department at Disney, where the staff referred to themselves as ÔinmatesÕ and the practical jokes and camaraderie provided rich material for the gags and scenes that they created for the screen. Working for Walt Disney could be as inspiring as it could be frustrating and his book presents an insiderÕs perspective with great humor and candor. He puts it best in his introduction: ÒThese are my personal recollections of the Disney Studio where I worked for more than a quarter-century. It is the story of the little people, the strivers, the doers. It is about the pranks, the gags, the human foibles we remember so lovingly, and about the growing pains suffered by all involved. The Golden Age of Animation was a glorious experience.Ó
DISNEY, WALT & KINNEY, JACK
Original ink & pencil drawing by Disney animation artist Jack Kinney depicting Dick Shaw, a gag man in the Story Department at Disney, in a humorously exasperated moment as he tries to sort out his bar tabs and reconcile them with his monthly checking account statement. Kinney notes that he always wrote checks for everything and would never run up a tab. The drawing shows Shaw at his desk with a bunch of checks strewn over the top of the desk and stuffed into his coat pocket. Includes a signed letter of authenticity. The drawing was created as an illustration for his book Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney (Harmony Books, 1989), and was included in the published book on page 167 in Chapter 10, ÒThe Evils of DrinkÓ. Near fine condition with just a trace of handling. Jack Kinney (1909 - 1992) was hired by Walt Disney in 1931, the early days of the Depression, to work at the Walt Disney Studio on Hyperion Avenue in East Hollywood. His beginning career includes his work on several shorts, including Santa's Workshop (1932), The Band Concert (1935), and Moose Hunters (1937). He went on to become a director of cartoons, working on the features Pinocchio and Dumbo, but he really shined in the shorts department, where his Goofy cartoons are among the best to come out of the Disney Studios. He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for the 1943 cartoon ÔDer FuhrerÕs Face,Õ the only Donald Duck film to win an Academy Award. In 1959, Jack left Disney to start (with his brother Dick) Jack Kinney Productions, an independent animation studio. In his book ÔWalt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney,Õ Kinney recounts the highs and lows of daily life as a member of the creative department at Disney, where the staff referred to themselves as ÔinmatesÕ and the practical jokes and camaraderie provided rich material for the gags and scenes that they created for the screen. Working for Walt Disney could be as inspiring as it could be frustrating and his book presents an insiderÕs perspective with great humor and candor. He puts it best in his introduction: ÒThese are my personal recollections of the Disney Studio where I worked for more than a quarter-century. It is the story of the little people, the strivers, the doers. It is about the pranks, the gags, the human foibles we remember so lovingly, and about the growing pains suffered by all involved. The Golden Age of Animation was a glorious experience.Ó
DISNEY, WALT & KINNEY, JACK
Original ink & pencil drawing by Disney animation artist Jack Kinney depicting one of the animatorÕs ashtrays overflowing with smoldering cigarette butts which were ever present at DisneyÕs old Hyperion Studio. The text reads: ÒEarly Day Insignia or the Art and Animation Game. Includes a signed letter of authenticity. The drawing was created as an illustration for his book Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney (Harmony Books, 1989), however did not appear in the final published book. Near fine condition with just a trace of handling. Jack Kinney (1909 - 1992) was hired by Walt Disney in 1931, the early days of the Depression, to work at the Walt Disney Studio on Hyperion Avenue in East Hollywood. His beginning career includes his work on several shorts, including Santa's Workshop (1932), The Band Concert (1935), and Moose Hunters (1937). He went on to become a director of cartoons, working on the features Pinocchio and Dumbo, but he really shined in the shorts department, where his Goofy cartoons are among the best to come out of the Disney Studios. He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for the 1943 cartoon ÔDer FuhrerÕs Face,Õ the only Donald Duck film to win an Academy Award. In 1959, Jack left Disney to start (with his brother Dick) Jack Kinney Productions, an independent animation studio. In his book ÔWalt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney,Õ Kinney recounts the highs and lows of daily life as a member of the creative department at Disney, where the staff referred to themselves as ÔinmatesÕ and the practical jokes and camaraderie provided rich material for the gags and scenes that they created for the screen. Working for Walt Disney could be as inspiring as it could be frustrating and his book presents an insiderÕs perspective with great humor and candor. He puts it best in his introduction: ÒThese are my personal recollections of the Disney Studio where I worked for more than a quarter-century. It is the story of the little people, the strivers, the doers. It is about the pranks, the gags, the human foibles we remember so lovingly, and about the growing pains suffered by all involved. The Golden Age of Animation was a glorious experience.Ó
DISNEY, WALT & KINNEY, JACK
Original ink & pencil drawing by Disney animation artist Jack Kinney titled ÒHealth and Welfare Monday MoaningsÓ depicting a lineup of a group of hard drinking Disney animators with morning hangovers being given amphetamines by the Disney studio nurse. The text reads, ÒWitch Hazel an angel of mercy, dispensed ÔpinkÕ pills to the naughty. ÔThese pills,Õ Hazel claims, Ôwere a cure-all for everything, dyspepsia, gout, the pip hoof and mouth disease.etc., etc.Ó. At the top of the drawing Kinney has written, Ò(Hazel George (R.N.) studio nurse)Ó. The drawing itself (8 1/2" by 3 1/2") has been affixed to the larger sheet of drawing paper where the text appears. Includes a signed letter of authenticity. The drawing was created as an illustration for his book Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney (Harmony Books, 1989), however it was not included in the published book. Near fine condition with just a trace of handling. Jack Kinney (1909 - 1992) was hired by Walt Disney in 1931, the early days of the Depression, to work at the Walt Disney Studio on Hyperion Avenue in East Hollywood. His beginning career includes his work on several shorts, including Santa's Workshop (1932), The Band Concert (1935), and Moose Hunters (1937). He went on to become a director of cartoons, working on the features Pinocchio and Dumbo, but he really shined in the shorts department, where his Goofy cartoons are among the best to come out of the Disney Studios. He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for the 1943 cartoon ÔDer FuhrerÕs Face,Õ the only Donald Duck film to win an Academy Award. In 1959, Jack left Disney to start (with his brother Dick) Jack Kinney Productions, an independent animation studio. In his book ÔWalt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney,Õ Kinney recounts the highs and lows of daily life as a member of the creative department at Disney, where the staff referred to themselves as ÔinmatesÕ and the practical jokes and camaraderie provided rich material for the gags and scenes that they created for the screen. Working for Walt Disney could be as inspiring as it could be frustrating and his book presents an insiderÕs perspective with great humor and candor. He puts it best in his introduction: ÒThese are my personal recollections of the Disney Studio where I worked for more than a quarter-century. It is the story of the little people, the strivers, the doers. It is about the pranks, the gags, the human foibles we remember so lovingly, and about the growing pains suffered by all involved. The Golden Age of Animation was a glorious experience.Ó
DISNEY, WALT & KINNEY, JACK
Original ink & pencil drawing by Disney animation artist Jack Kinney titled ÔKeystone Kops / PilotÕ depicting 4 comical policemen with an old-fashioned car in the background. The drawing was part of a proposal for a Keystone Kops television show which Kinney intended to produce. Includes a signed letter of authenticity. The drawing was created as an illustration for his book Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney (Harmony Books, 1989), however it was not included in the published book. Near fine condition with just a trace of handling. Jack Kinney (1909 - 1992) was hired by Walt Disney in 1931, the early days of the Depression, to work at the Walt Disney Studio on Hyperion Avenue in East Hollywood. His beginning career includes his work on several shorts, including Santa's Workshop (1932), The Band Concert (1935), and Moose Hunters (1937). He went on to become a director of cartoons, working on the features Pinocchio and Dumbo, but he really shined in the shorts department, where his Goofy cartoons are among the best to come out of the Disney Studios. He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for the 1943 cartoon ÔDer FuhrerÕs Face,Õ the only Donald Duck film to win an Academy Award. In 1959, Jack left Disney to start (with his brother Dick) Jack Kinney Productions, an independent animation studio. In his book ÔWalt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney,Õ Kinney recounts the highs and lows of daily life as a member of the creative department at Disney, where the staff referred to themselves as ÔinmatesÕ and the practical jokes and camaraderie provided rich material for the gags and scenes that they created for the screen. Working for Walt Disney could be as inspiring as it could be frustrating and his book presents an insiderÕs perspective with great humor and candor. He puts it best in his introduction: ÒThese are my personal recollections of the Disney Studio where I worked for more than a quarter-century. It is the story of the little people, the strivers, the doers. It is about the pranks, the gags, the human foibles we remember so lovingly, and about the growing pains suffered by all involved. The Golden Age of Animation was a glorious experience.Ó
FRANCIS, ANNE
First Edition, Paperback Original. Signed and inscribed by the author / actress Anne Francis: ÒFor Holly - How blessed we are. So many more chapters to go. So much to learn. Abd the greatest teacher within! Love - AnneÓ. Illustrated with drawings by Chris Nickens. Fine copy in jacketed printed wrappers. The deeply personal and spiritual memoirs of the lovely actress, Anne Francis, who appeared in many feature films, including Bad Day at Black Rock, The Blackboard Jungle, Forbidden Planet, Funny Girl, etc. She is perhaps best known for her own brief, but memorable television series, Honey West.
DISNEY, WALT & KINNEY, JACK & MAE WEST
Original ink & pencil drawing by Disney animation artist Jack Kinney during the time he had his own animation company and was approached by Mae WestÕs professional representation. The drawing depicts the incomparable Mae West in a beautiful formfitting long gown with a large hat adorned with feathers. The complete text reads: ÒAn agent who represented Mae West asked if we would like to do a series on Mae entitled ÔPretty MaeÕ.Ó ÒYou dam well betcha!Ó was our reply. So we had story meetings with her at our studio. Even dropped up to see her in her penthouse atop he Ravenswood Apartments.in her white and gold furnished bedroom complete with round bed, mirrored ceiling and pet spider monkeys! She was indeed a real lady, believed in proper diets, exercise, no booze and no tobacco. She had [a] delightful personality, and a great gag and story sense, very clean dialogue and speech.only innuendos, a real pleasure to work with.Ó Includes a signed letter of authenticity. The drawing was created as an illustration for his book Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney (Harmony Books, 1989), and appears on page 187 along with the minimally edited text. Near fine condition with just a trace of handling. Jack Kinney (1909 - 1992) was hired by Walt Disney in 1931, the early days of the Depression, to work at the Walt Disney Studio on Hyperion Avenue in East Hollywood. His beginning career includes his work on several shorts, including Santa's Workshop (1932), The Band Concert (1935), and Moose Hunters (1937). He went on to become a director of cartoons, working on the features Pinocchio and Dumbo, but he really shined in the shorts department, where his Goofy cartoons are among the best to come out of the Disney Studios. He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for the 1943 cartoon ÔDer FuhrerÕs Face,Õ the only Donald Duck film to win an Academy Award. In 1959, Jack left Disney to start (with his brother Dick) Jack Kinney Productions, an independent animation studio. In his book ÔWalt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney,Õ Kinney recounts the highs and lows of daily life as a member of the creative department at Disney, where the staff referred to themselves as ÔinmatesÕ and the practical jokes and camaraderie provided rich material for the gags and scenes that they created for the screen. Working for Walt Disney could be as inspiring as it could be frustrating and his book presents an insiderÕs perspective with great humor and candor. He puts it best in his introduction: ÒThese are my personal recollections of the Disney Studio where I worked for more than a quarter-century. It is the story of the little people, the strivers, the doers. It is about the pranks, the gags, the human foibles we remember so lovingly, and about the growing pains suffered by all involved. The Golden Age of Animation was a glorious experience.Ó
DISNEY, WALT & KINNEY, JACK & BING CROSBY
Original ink & pencil drawing by Disney animation artist Jack Kinney depicting Disney animator Hugh Fraser talking to Bing Crosby about BingÕs involvement with the Disney feature film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. Mr. Crosby also recorded a studio album entitled Walt DisneyÕs Ichabod - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in which he narrates the famous 1820 Washington Irving short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The text for the drawing shows Hugh Fraser asking Bing Crosby, ÒBut what do you get out of it Bing?Ó and BingÕs reply is, ÒJust a half moustache chili.Ó Next to Bing, Kinney has included details of the printed shirt Bing is wearing, ÒShirtÕs fried eggs motif, so popular at that time.Ó Additionally Bing is wearing plaid pants and a hat while smoking a pipe and leaning on a golf club. Next to Bing Kinney has written, ÒHugh Fraser questions his old Gonzaga friend about stint on Ichabod Crane.Ó Gonzaga is a reference to Gonzaga University in BingÕs hometown Spokane, WA. BingÕs childhood home is now part of the Gonzaga University Campus and is open for tours. Includes a signed letter of authenticity. The drawing was created as an illustration for his book Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney (Harmony Books, 1989), however it was not included in the published book. Hugh Fraser is mentioned in Notes on the Characters section at the end of the book on page 202: ÒHugh Fraser - a top Disney animator (and pal of Bing Crosby), Hugh counts Pinocchio, Dumbo, and Lady and the Tramp among his credits. He also worked for Hanna-Barbera and Format.Ó Near fine condition with just a trace of handling. Jack Kinney (1909 - 1992) was hired by Walt Disney in 1931, the early days of the Depression, to work at the Walt Disney Studio on Hyperion Avenue in East Hollywood. His beginning career includes his work on several shorts, including Santa's Workshop (1932), The Band Concert (1935), and Moose Hunters (1937). He went on to become a director of cartoons, working on the features Pinocchio and Dumbo, but he really shined in the shorts department, where his Goofy cartoons are among the best to come out of the Disney Studios. He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for the 1943 cartoon ÔDer FuhrerÕs Face,Õ the only Donald Duck film to win an Academy Award. In 1959, Jack left Disney to start (with his brother Dick) Jack Kinney Productions, an independent animation studio. In his book ÔWalt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney,Õ Kinney recounts the highs and lows of daily life as a member of the creative department at Disney, where the staff referred to themselves as ÔinmatesÕ and the practical jokes and camaraderie provided rich material for the gags and scenes that they created for the screen. Working for Walt Disney could be as inspiring as it could be frustrating and his book presents an insiderÕs perspective with great humor and candor. He puts it best in his introduction: ÒThese are my personal recollections of the Disney Studio where I worked for more than a quarter-century. It is the story of the little people, the strivers, the doers. It is about the pranks, the gags, the human foibles we remember so lovingly, and about the growing pains suffered by all involved. The Golden Age of Animation was a glorious experience.Ó
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HORROR FILMS
The Universal Horror Monsters Style Guidebooks were made in a very limited quantity and sent to prospective merchandise producers for items such as toys, models, t-shirts, etc. Large format book, 14 inches long by 10 inches wide. With a striking raised full color image of FrankensteinÕs head and shoulders as portrayed by the great Boris Karloff from the classic 1931 horror film directed by James Whale on the front cover. The book is filled with information about the major Universal monsters - Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, the Creature from the black lagoon, and more. With art styles, colors, and everything one would need for creative projects. Near fine copy with some minor edge wear. An uncommon book.
DISNEY, WALT & KINNEY, JACK
Original ink & pencil drawing by Disney animation artist Jack Kinney from his time as an independent animation producer working in Hollywood. The drawing depicts writer Elwyn Ambrose with a pair of puppy hand puppets while standing at a bar counter at the lower right of the drawing below the text. And to the left is a drawing depicting an old fashioned Western gun fight. KinneyÕs text for the drawing reads: ÒElwyn Ambrose was a wonderfully fey Welshman.brought over by Rex Harrison to do hand puppetry for ÔDoctor DoolittleÕ at 20th Century Fox. While on the picture he proposed doing a combination live and animation picture with Marcel Marceau the great French mime and using the drawing style of Saul Steinberg.it was okÕd and a budget was set for a 10 minute test by Fox.we did the animation.MarcelÕs stand in acted the part, Bill Abbott and Art Cruickshank worked with us on the special EFX (Academy Award Winners). It was first cabin.with full crew and large stage.the results were wonderful.we were all exuberant all systems go.Except!!! Elwyn had not gotten SteinbergÕs final permission.and so the production was canceled.Ó The drawing was created as an illustration for his book Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney (Harmony Books, 1989), however it was not included in the published book. Near fine condition with just a trace of handling. Jack Kinney (1909 - 1992) was hired by Walt Disney in 1931, the early days of the Depression, to work at the Walt Disney Studio on Hyperion Avenue in East Hollywood. His beginning career includes his work on several shorts, including Santa's Workshop (1932), The Band Concert (1935), and Moose Hunters (1937). He went on to become a director of cartoons, working on the features Pinocchio and Dumbo, but he really shined in the shorts department, where his Goofy cartoons are among the best to come out of the Disney Studios. He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for the 1943 cartoon ÔDer FuhrerÕs Face,Õ the only Donald Duck film to win an Academy Award. In 1959, Jack left Disney to start (with his brother Dick) Jack Kinney Productions, an independent animation studio. In his book ÔWalt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney,Õ Kinney recounts the highs and lows of daily life as a member of the creative department at Disney, where the staff referred to themselves as ÔinmatesÕ and the practical jokes and camaraderie provided rich material for the gags and scenes that they created for the screen. Working for Walt Disney could be as inspiring as it could be frustrating and his book presents an insiderÕs perspective with great humor and candor. He puts it best in his introduction: ÒThese are my personal recollections of the Disney Studio where I worked for more than a quarter-century. It is the story of the little people, the strivers, the doers. It is about the pranks, the gags, the human foibles we remember so lovingly, and about the growing pains suffered by all involved. The Golden Age of Animation was a glorious experience.Ó
DISNEY, WALT & KINNEY, JACK
Original ink & pencil drawing signed by Disney animation artist Jack Kinney depicting himself and another animator whose drawing hand is in a cast, conversing over drinks at a bar. The text for Kinney is, ÒBusted your salaray flipper on his chin, eh?Ó The other animator replies, ÒYeah, man.but it was worth it!Ó Includes a signed letter of authenticity. The drawing was created as an illustration for his book Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney (Harmony Books, 1989), however it was not included in the published book. Hugh Fraser is mentioned in Notes on the Characters section at the end of the book on page 202: ÒHugh Fraser - a top Disney animator (and pal of Bing Crosby), Hugh counts Pinocchio, Dumbo, and Lady and the Tramp among his credits. He also worked for Hanna-Barbera and Format. Near fine condition with just a trace of handling. Jack Kinney (1909 - 1992) was hired by Walt Disney in 1931, the early days of the Depression, to work at the Walt Disney Studio on Hyperion Avenue in East Hollywood. His beginning career includes his work on several shorts, including Santa's Workshop (1932), The Band Concert (1935), and Moose Hunters (1937). He went on to become a director of cartoons, working on the features Pinocchio and Dumbo, but he really shined in the shorts department, where his Goofy cartoons are among the best to come out of the Disney Studios. He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for the 1943 cartoon ÔDer FuhrerÕs Face,Õ the only Donald Duck film to win an Academy Award. In 1959, Jack left Disney to start (with his brother Dick) Jack Kinney Productions, an independent animation studio. In his book ÔWalt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney,Õ Kinney recounts the highs and lows of daily life as a member of the creative department at Disney, where the staff referred to themselves as ÔinmatesÕ and the practical jokes and camaraderie provided rich material for the gags and scenes that they created for the screen. Working for Walt Disney could be as inspiring as it could be frustrating and his book presents an insiderÕs perspective with great humor and candor. He puts it best in his introduction: ÒThese are my personal recollections of the Disney Studio where I worked for more than a quarter-century. It is the story of the little people, the strivers, the doers. It is about the pranks, the gags, the human foibles we remember so lovingly, and about the growing pains suffered by all involved. The Golden Age of Animation was a glorious experience.Ó
KUBRICK, STANLEY & STEPHEN KING
First Edition. Signed and inscribed by actor Joseph Turkel who played the spooky and haunting bartender in director Stanley KubrickÕs film version of The Shining. Turkel has written a long full page inscription: ÒStanley Kubrick was a man who did not believe in Religion. God yes, Religion no. what is the one thing that all the major religions of the world find difficulty with ??? SEX, RightÓÓ In ÔEyes Wide ShutÕ the orgy scene was led - - - if you paid attention - - - by the three major religions. The costumes were that of a Rabbi, priest, and minister & the one thing that stuck out above all, were some of the loveliest high hipped full boobed (Is there such a word) beauties that ever graced the screen and were nude with full frontal nudity. In your face religion. Stanley got his revenge at Religious hypocrisy. Joseph Turkel.Ó Turkel has had a long distinguished career in film most notably working with film director Stanley Kubrick in The Killing, Paths of Glory, and The Shining, as well as playing Dr. Tyrell the creator of the androids in Bladerunner, the classic science fiction film. Near fine copy in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with some ink numbers on the front flap.
KANIN, GARSON
First Edition. Signed presentation copy from author Garson Kanin to Russ Hanlin Sr. who was President and CEO of Sunkist Growers and who was appointed to positions by three U.S. Presidents for his experience in the global marketing sector. Inscribed: ÒFor Russ Hanlin, with thanks, Garson Kanin, NYC, 1950.Ó The bookÊwas theÊbasis of the delightful motion pictureÊof the same name directed by George CukorÊstarring Judy Holliday, William Holden and Broderick Crawford, which was a success both commercially and artistically. In 2012,Êthe film was added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry, a list of significant American films selected for preservation. The cloth of the book is used and faded, else very good in a very good dust jacket with some light chipping.
