An engaging story of 40 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”.)

As a key fillmaker of some of the most beloved Disney movies of all time, Ron Clements shares his 40-year history at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His armchair-worthy memoir meets coffee table art book is an honest, fun, and eye-opening 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 a film
• Research trips & selection of artists, voice cast & musicians in preparation for a film
• Screenwriting, character development & world-building processes
• From storyboards to final frames & technical innovations
• Voice, music & sound recording/editing process
• Early screenings (preparation to feedback & resulting changes)
• Press tours, debuts, receptions, awards seasons & growing the Disney legacy