Walt Disney's Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks

Description: Walt Disney's Ultimate Inventor by Don Iwerks A one-of-a-kind tribute to Walt Disneys technical expert, Ub Iwerks, by his son. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Disney Legend Ub Iwerks is most-often remembered as the animator who worked directly with Walt Disney and first animated Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, but as this new deluxe volume by Ubs son Disney Legend Don Iwerks reveals, he was so much more. . . . he was Walts ultimate inventor!Gorgeous never-before-published photographs and fascinating personal memories celebrate the half-a-century career of Ub, a self-taught animator who became an exceptional draftsman, prolific innovator, and all-around technical genius who directly collaborated with Walt to create some of the most loved moments throughout film and theme parks.Even before the creation of Mickey, Walt established a reputation as a technical leader in Hollywood and frequently relied on the counsel, expertise, ingenuity, and creativity of a kindred spirit, lifelong friend, and fellow virtuoso- Ub Iwerks. Up till now, Ub and his many technical inventions and techniques have been largely unknown by the general public. His illustrious career consisted of dozens of innovative contributions, large and small, to both animated and live-action motion pictures, as well as the fields of optics, film processes, and special effects. He was also the major force behind the design of special cameras, projectors, electronics, and audio for theme park projects, and much more.The high standard set by Walt and Ub continues to inspire artists and technicians within The Walt Disney Company as they explore new avenues of quality entertainment. Here is a one-of-a-kind appreciation to an extraordinary man and an outstanding career, a record of his many inventions and accomplishments, and a tribute from a grateful son to his remarkable father. Author Biography Don Iwerks joined his father, Ub Iwerks, in the pantheon of Disney icons when he was presented with the prestigious Disney Legends Award in 2009. Don began his career by following his father to the Walt Disney Studios in 1950. A year later, he was drafted into the U.S. Army Signal Corp Photographic Company and served in Germany, after which he returned to the Studio. For the next eighteen years, he worked closely with his father on many of his ingenious projects for the Studio, the 1964-1965 New York Worlds Fair, Disneyland, and Walt Disney World. In 1966, Don was promoted to Manager of the Studio Machine Shop, where he was involved in the development of cameras, projectors, and other technical systems that are still used in Disney Parks around the world-among them Circle-Vision 360 , wide-gauge 3D film systems, and the projection system for the wildly popular Star Tours attraction. In recognition of contributions to the movie industry made by his innovations, in 1997, Don received the Gordon E. Sawyer Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Board of Governors. That year he was also awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Themed Entertainment Association. Review #4 of "19 great coffee table books for Disney fans"--Business Insider". . . an exhaustive look at [Ub] Iwerks life and relationship with [Walt] Disney, first as friends in Kansas City and then as partners at Walt Disney Studios. . . . Don, a former Disney executive, includes in the book photographs, story sketches and movie posters. He also pays particular tribute to his fathers mechanical inventions in special effects, such as cameras and printers, as well as his work on several Disneyland attractions, namely Pirates of the Caribbean, Its a Small World and the Haunted Mansion."--LA Weekly". . .Even longtime fans of [Ub] Iwerks and his notable achievements (for which he received two Academy Awards) have been largely in the dark about the specifics of his contributions, as well as the details of his relationship with Walt. That unfortunate gap in the historical record has now been rectified with the publication of Walt Disneys Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks, Iwerks son Dons affectionate and highly informative chronicle of his fathers years at Disney. Featuring never-before-published photos and engaging first-hand accounts of Iwerks professional and personal experiences during a half-century career, Walt Disneys Ultimate Inventor transcends the typical industry bio, offering substantial technical details for the specialist, while remaining wholly accessible to the general reader. For anyone familiar with Don Iwerks own illustrious career, the intimacy and knowledgeability of Walt Disneys Ultimate Inventor wont come as a surprise. Himself an Oscar-winning technical innovator who worked with his father for many years at Disney, Don Iwerks is singularly well-positioned to tell Ub Iwerks story."--Animation World Network"I am proud to have contributed a foreword to this invaluable history of Ub Iwerkss career written by his son. (It is also an uncommonly handsome volume.) Don Iwerks . . . describes his fathers many inventions and innovations in detail but what I value most about this book is his description of Ubs unique relationship with Walt Disney."--Leonard Maltin"Walt Disneys lifelong friend and colleague Ub Iwerks has been the subject of a renowned documentary film as well as a highly-regarded biography. Now, his career as an innovator, inventor, and creative problem-solver has been documented in an entertaining and beautifully-illustrated focus on Walt Disneys Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks. The author of this fascinating work is no less an authority than Ubs son, Don Iwerks, who followed his father to The Walt Disney Studios where Don also developed technology still used in Disney parks around the world. This never-before-told facet of Disney biography and technology is a fascinating addition to the library of any Disney fan."--Jeff Kurtti, Author and Disney Historian Long Description Beginning with the creation of the Mickey Mouse cartoons, the Walt Disney Studio established an early reputation as being a technical leader in Hollywood. While Walt Disney originated Mickeys voice and personality, it was Ub Iwerks who designed his form and movements and first animated the now-iconic character. Ub spent ten years animating with Walt, then set out on his own to start a separate animation studio, and ultimately returned to again work closely with Walt and invent cutting-edge special effects and reach new and better technical achievements for Disney films and park attractions. Throughout their lives, both men insisted on quality in everything they created. Two geniuses, working together to make some of the most recognizable aspects of Disney; this is their story. Review Quote "Walt Disneys lifelong friend and colleague Ub Iwerks has been the subject of a renowned documentary film as well as a highly-regarded biography. Now, his career as an innovator, inventor, and creative problem-solver has been documented in an entertaining and beautifully-illustrated focus on Walt Disneys Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks. The author of this fascinating work is no less an authority than Ubs son, Don Iwerks, who followed his father to The Walt Disney Studios where Don also developed technology still used in Disney parks around the world. This never-before-told facet of Disney biography and technology is a fascinating addition to the library of any Disney fan." -- Jeff Kurtti, Author and Disney Historian Description for Sales People Disney Legend Don Iwerks is the son of Disney Legend Ub Iwerks. Visually engaging Biographies are popular with the public with a strong track record of titles being sold. Perfect for Walt Disney fans who want to know more about the company as a whole. Details ISBN1484743377 Author Don Iwerks Pages 224 ISBN-10 1484743377 ISBN-13 9781484743379 Format Hardcover Media Book Year 2019 Country of Publication United States Subtitle The Genius of Ub Iwerks - Foreword by Leonard Maltin Short Title Walt Disneys Ultimate Inventor Series Disney Editions Deluxe Language English AU Release Date 2019-12-10 NZ Release Date 2019-12-10 US Release Date 2019-12-10 Publication Date 2019-12-10 UK Release Date 2019-12-10 DEWEY 791.4334 Audience General Publisher Hyperion Imprint Hyperion Place of Publication New York We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141739705;

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