Celebrate Disney100 from home with six books that take a look at the storied history of the Walt Disney Company.

This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Walt Disney Company’s founding, and with their 100 Years of Wonder celebration now well underway, Disney has been releasing a great deal of merchandise to commemorate the occasion. Included in this lineup are several new books being released. Celebrate the magic of Disney’s 100 years of storytelling by adding one (or several) of these books to your collection. Here’s what’s already out and what’s expected to hit shelves later this year:

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Disney100 Books to Read

The Official Walt Disney Quote Book 

By Staff of the Walt Disney Archives, Walt E. Disney

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Included in this official quote book are not only some of Walt Disney’s best-known quotes but many others that you have probably never heard before! These quotes have been pulled from a variety of sources, and each is filled with invaluable knowledge from Walt’s experiences in making movies, shows, developing Disneyland, and life in general.

The Story of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder

By Bruce C. Steele, John Baxter, Staff of the Walt Disney Archives

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The Story of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder is the official companion book to the touring exhibition by the Walt Disney Archives and SC Exhibitions. This book dives deep into the history of the Walt Disney Company, looking at its past 100 years, as well as its present and future endeavors. Accompanied by rare photographs and concept art, this is a perfect coffee table book to commemorate such a milestone for Disney!

Walt Disney: An American Original 

By Bob Thomas

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Walt Disney: An American Original by Bob Thomas was originally published in 1976 but remains in print due to its balance and accuracy of information, making it one of the best biographies about Walt Disney. This reprinted commemorative edition tells the life story of Walt Disney and includes rare photographs to complement the text. This is a book every aspiring Disney historian is going to want to add to their collections (if they haven’t done so already)!

Art of Coloring: Disney 100 Years of Wonder 

By Staff of the Walt Disney Archive

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Feel like tapping into your artistic side instead of reading? Then this adult coloring book may just be what you’re looking for! Part of the Art of Coloring series, this coloring book holds a collection of illustrations curated by the staff of the Walt Disney Archives. Add your own dash of color to theme park concept art, posters, maps, movie art, characters, icons, and more!

Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

By Dave Smith and Steven Vaginin (Out September 26th, 2023)

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You may be familiar with the book Disney A to Z, which was initially written back in 1996 by former Disney Archivist and Disney Legend Dave Smith. With help from co-author Steven Vagnini, this encyclopedia has been revised and updated once more, containing even more Disney knowledge! There are over 9,000 entries and 200 images within this encyclopedia, covering information on all Disney theme park attractions, restaurants, shows, films, characters, actors, songs, animators, and more!

People Behind the Disney Parks: Stories of Those Honored with a Window on Main Street, U.S.A.

by Chuck Snyder (Out September 26th, 2023)

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Have you ever taken a stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., and noticed the shop names in the windows? These names may seem like fictionalized shop names, but they are actually the names of real people who have helped design and build Disney theme parks around the world! People Behind the Disney Parks is a book dedicated to the history behind the Main Street U.S.A. Windows.

From artists, actors, business leaders, Imagineers, songwriters, and more, this book contains biographies about each of these extraordinary individuals, highlighting their special contributions made to the company. There are also rare Disney theme park concept art and photographs woven throughout.

Whether you’re a historian, artist, pop culture enthusiast, or avid Disney reader, each book is filled with great Disney content and a good dose of pixie dust, making these books must-haves for your collection. What better way to celebrate 100 years of storytelling than through the pages of a good book?

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