Originally Posted By mrquisp What ever happened to those two Walt Disney World books (I think one was called the Art of Walt Disney World)? I received an email from Amazon regarding them (I had preordered them through Amazon) saying that the order has been cancelled. Now, I cannot find any reference to them. Does anyone know?
Originally Posted By DisLee The last rumor I heard about the "Art of" and "Then, Now" books was that they will only be available directly thru Disney World and not from normal book distributors such as Amazon.
Originally Posted By alexbook The LP store has "Walt Disney World: Then, Now and Forever": <a href="http://www.laughingplacestore.com/Product-11585.asp" target="_blank">http://www.laughingplacestore....1585.asp</a>
Originally Posted By hightp Though I haven't seen it, I think the Walt Disney World: Then, Now and Forever book is the official souvenir hard back book of WDW. They change the layout every year or so with some different text and new pictures. I have them from each trip. If you're a fan, I think their worth it. My favorite was from the 25the anniversery (I think), it had pics of all the attractions that were in the World with short descriptions and the dates they opened and closed. Even though I'm not going to the World in 08 or 09, I may have to buy the current book, the premise looks good.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs I thought that the Then, Now and Forever book was supposed to be like the one sold during DL's 50th?
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "I thought that the Then, Now and Forever book was supposed to be like the one sold during DL's 50th?" I believe you're right. It might be billed as the souvenir book, like the DL 50th version was, but it goes beyond a typical souvenir hardback. It was authored by Bruce Gordon & Jeff Kurti, so, it's more than just fluff.
Originally Posted By SIR at X-S Tech Here's a review of the Then Now and Forever book: <a href="http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2008/09/unfortunatley.html" target="_blank">http://passport2dreams.blogspo...ley.html</a> I hope the Art of book will still be available. I hope someone here will pipe up if they see it!
Originally Posted By schnebs This is the second negative review I've seen of this book. Dider Ghez reviewed it on his blog and didn't much care for it either: <a href="http://disneybooks.blogspot.com/2008/08/walt-disney-world-then-now-and-forever.html" target="_blank">http://disneybooks.blogspot.co...ver.html</a> I don't really agree with Foxxfur that Reaalityland was disappointing, though. I think David did a good job covering the early years of WDW's history, but the book kinda petered out about the time Michael Eisner came into the picture. I'm guessing that's because the folks who were around for the building and early years of operation of the World are retired now and more willing to talk, where many of the key people involved with WDW's more recent history still have connections to the Company and aren't as willing to be as open about their opinions. Hopefully, David can do a sequel covering the rest of WDW's history eventually...
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I've just finished reading all three Imagineering Field Guides to Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom. Does anyone know if they're going to release one for Hollywood Studios?
Originally Posted By SIR at X-S Tech Yup I believe the DL one will be first and then the Hollywood Studios book.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey Oh pooh! I wish I could get it now. I have to do an intensive research project for one of my classes and the instructor told us to pick something we loved, so I picked WDW. I wish I could get that book now, I could really use it!
Originally Posted By SIR at X-S Tech Well text wise neither of these would be the best research help anyway. I suggest picking up a copy (via secondary market) of Jeff Kurtti's When the World Began, and David Koenig's Realityland. Those 2 would probably give you all the info you need.
Originally Posted By schnebs I second that. The Imagineering Field Guides are great for a casual visitor that wants to learn a little about the details that go into the parks, but I wouldn't use them for really serious research. One correction to SIR's comments, if I may: Jeff Kurtti's book on the history of WDW is "Since the World Began". Still a good recommendation, though.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey This isn't a serious research project. The field guides have been very helpful.
Originally Posted By schnebs NikkiLOVESMickey, could you give me a little better idea of what you're looking for - general WDW history, Imagineering/behind-the-scenes, specific topics having do to with WDW? I can probably recommend a couple more books, but I don't want to steer you toward something you wouldn't be interested in.
