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Insider tales from Disney's magical publicity realm.
If the mere mention of Disney sparks a twinkle in your eye, Charles Ridgway's memoir is your backstage pass to the enchantment. Picture yourself whisked behind the scenes by a veteran press agent, recounting tales with Walt himself and untangling the secrets behind the magic curtain. It's a nostalgic carpet ride for Disney aficionados, revealing the pixie dust-laden adventures that shaped the happiest places on Earth.
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ISBN: 9781887140676
Authors:
Charles Ridgway
Publisher: Intrepid Traveler
Date of Publication: 2007-01-15
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 250 readers)
Description
Disney Legend Charles Ridgway looks back on over forty years of working with the Mouse, from Disneyland, to Walt Disney World, to Euro-Disney and beyond. Filled with light-hearted and hilarious reminiscences of famous people and outlandish publicity stunts, this memoir will delight Disney fans young and old.
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Insider tales from Disney's magical publicity realm.
If the mere mention of Disney sparks a twinkle in your eye, Charles Ridgway's memoir is your backstage pass to the enchantment. Picture yourself whisked behind the scenes by a veteran press agent, recounting tales with Walt himself and untangling the secrets behind the magic curtain. It's a nostalgic carpet ride for Disney aficionados, revealing the pixie dust-laden adventures that shaped the happiest places on Earth.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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