Henry Carter Hull

A history of Disney animation, explaining the basic techniques used, providing examples of story sketches, layouts, animation drawings and background paintings, and including a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Beauty and the Beast."

Disney World is often referred to as the happiest place on earth" and the character Mickey Mouse is long ingrained in our collective memory. The Walt Disney Company is one of the largest and most valuable companies in the world. But behind all of that was one ambitious small-town farm boy who failed as often as he succeeded, and finally found worldwide fame - thanks to a cartoon mouse. Throughout the rise of Walt Disney, LIFE magazine was there, covering...