Overview
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
This book title, Making Disney Magic . . . from a Mermaid to Moana (Tales of a Disney Animation Director), ISBN: 9781368023474, by Ron Clements, John Musker, published by Disney Publishing Group (October 21, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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