Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the July 12th interview with Didier Ghez, author of Disneyland Paris: From Sketch to Reality at <a href="News-ID506160.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID108180.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By karlg It is nice to see the Interview of Didier Ghez and it is great that the book is out. It was also good to see the face that goes with the voice I have heard on the Persistence of Vision tapes. I am half way through the book on Disneyland Paris and the images in particularly are wonderful. Some of the best "behind the scenes" at Imagineering that I have ever seen. There are also some insights from the imagineers. For those interested in books about Disney, Didier has the most complete and informative list I have ever found (I have used it to help me compile my collection of books). See his site at <a href="http://pizarro.net/didier/" target="_blank">http://pizarro.net/didier/</a> Karl
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct HEY Didier - I won't repeat all the wonderful praise I have already said here on these boards about your book. You know how a lot of us feel about this most excellent book. I am writing to ask how is the book doing so far? What other reactions have you received? I see the Disney site corrected the text to state the 100. book was the limited edition version. One they are sold in WDW, the people will go crazy to buy them! Thank you again on such an incredible book.
Originally Posted By didierghez Thanks for the nice comments Karl ! Dennis : The book is selling well. But distribution right now is still the main issue. We are still in negociations with DL, but WDW is not right now going to distribute the book, which is a disapointment. I am curious to see what will happen after the publication of Tom Tumbush's review in Tomart's Disneyana Update and after the book is presented by some dealers at the NFFC convention. I have not received a lot of feedback to date, but all the feedback I have received has been extremely positive. In two weeks (on August 3rd), I will be at DLP to autograph the book and it will be the second time I meet readers since the book's launch. It will probably be a lot of fun. Didier
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct <<<WDW is not right now going to distribute the book>>>> WHAT?! *SHOCK* ... it is a real loss to the millions of tourist who visit WDW. When the review in Tomart's Disneyana Update comes out, could you please post it? I would LOVE to read it. <<<<In two weeks (on August 3rd), I will be at DLP to autograph the book>>>> I will just HAVE to start looking for airfare ! lol! (right, I wish). The fans will be very lucky to meet you and I wish I could be there as well to tell you in person what a wonderful book you made.
Originally Posted By Mr Disney I just got the book and, WOW! I’m very impressed with it. It takes you off into another world. The detail explained of each major attraction and other is refreshing and the mythical stories that accompany the lands are terrific. It is a creative and reveling look at Imagineering and Disneyland Paris. More, more!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>WDW is not going to distribute the book right now<< Maybe they don't want to let "their" guests know how much more superior DLP's magic Kingdom is as opposed to the run down mess that WDW's MK is. Even when putting up with DLP's bad service, line jumping, cigarette stink, dirty toilets and restaurant tables, the fact is DLP's MK is beautiful, period.
Originally Posted By anim8 Just recieved the book and think it's fantastic! Thank you for your efforts in creating the Ultimate Souvenir Guide(!) to a park many of us may never visit. My only complaint, which comes BECAUSE the images are so beautiful, is I wish they were larger! Wish you used up all that white space on the page!
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct ah ... as a graphic designer I must say .... "don't fear white space" as it creates beautiful negative space on the page. (negative = shapes ... not meaning 'bad')
Originally Posted By hopemax My Dad bought the book at the NFFC show on Sunday. He didn't know it existed, and I took him over there and told him he MUST buy this book. He skimmed a copy and eagerly turned over his money for the LE one. Now I have to wait my turn to read it.
Originally Posted By OTownDis TDLFAN i was going to say the same thing about WDW. One look at Fantasyland and Phantom Manor..and..well....ya know...
Originally Posted By anim8 Don't get me wrong Dennis, this is a beautiful book, both graphically and in print quality. I think every image has been so carefully selected, and I find myself leaning in to take in all the detail that Tony Baxter and friends have so lovingly crafted into every space. I suppose it's just my selfish desire, barring all printing costs, to want to have a double-page spread of every image in the book to emerse myself in!
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct oh yes anim8 , I agree with you 100% ... I am just in awe and gush over this place. My jaw drops each time I visit Simply perfection : ) and a big THANK YOU to all the talent behind the park !
Originally Posted By didierghez Thanks for the enthusiastic feedback ! Was the book really visible at the NFFC Convention ? Did many dealers sell it ? Didier
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>my jaw drops each time i visit Simply perfection << Well my dear Dennis... I really wonder what your jaw (eyes, ears, senses for that matter) will do once you walk under the Miracosta and into the breathtaking architecturally lavish splendor of TDSea. We'll have the defibrillator ready when you get there.
Originally Posted By OrlandoBoi Wha.........? You can spell defibrillator but you have problems with "wouldn't"?!? *tickles TDLFAN and runs away*
Originally Posted By TDLFAN IT'S A WRLSS KEYBRD, @#$%^& IT!!!!!! Don't make me go down under and take that CD away from you!!!
Originally Posted By OrlandoBoi The one I have almost worn out? Thanks TDLFAN-hearing the Aquasphere music makes me feel like I am back at TDS again.
Originally Posted By schnebs There were a couple of dealers at the convention that I saw, Didier. If I remember correctly, MouseShoppe had a couple of copies of the book out for people to have a look - it made me want my copy that much more! Unfortunately, the Disney Store Online's really been dragging their feet about shipping it - the last delay notice I got was that orders would be shipped August 5th...
