Making Disney Magic . . . from a Mermaid to Moana: Tales of a Disney Animation Director

An engaging story of 45 magical years of Disney animation, featuring nearly 500 museum-quality, full-color pages and 1,000+ pieces of archival artwork and photos.

The corners of this smaller-than-typical coffee table book also serve as an animation flip-book celebrating Disney characters from the 1970s–2010s.

If your favorite Disney Princess is Moana or Ariel . . . if your favorite Disney magic comes from Aladdin’s Genie or Mama Odie . . . if your favorite Disney baddie is Hades or Professor Ratigan . . . then say, "thank you," to Ron Clements. (He says, “you’re welcome”.)

Ron Clements is a key filmmaker (along with co-writer and co-director John Musker) responsible for some of the most beloved animated Disney movies. Now he shares his 45-year history at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His armchair-worthy memoir meets coffee table art book is an honest & fun ride sure to delight every Disney fan!

Movies that Ron features in his book:

• Moana (2016)

• The Princess and the Frog (2009)

• Treasure Planet (2002)

• Hercules (1997)

• Aladdin (1992)

• The Little Mermaid (1989)
• The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
• The Fox and the Hound (1981)

• Pete's Dragon (1977)
• The Rescuers (1977)

• Pinocchio (1940)

Ron shares Easter eggs, behind-the-scenes stories & fun facts about:

• People who directly worked on & influenced the films
• Research trips & selection of artists, voice cast & songwriters in preparation for the films

• Screenwriting, character development & world-building processes
• From storyboards, technical innovations, voice recording & animation to final frames

• Early screenings (reaction to feedback & resulting changes)

• Press tours, debuts, receptions, awards seasons & growing the Disney legacy