Walt Disney’s Disneyland

Author: Chris Nichols

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Discover the story of Disneyland, Walt Disney's visionary theme park in Anaheim, California. This bountiful visual history includes stunning color photographs, concept drawings, as well as ephemera from the historical collections of the Walt Disney Company and the golden age of photojournalism, to trace the park's development and immersive...

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Welcome to Disneyland A visual history of the world's megalopolis of magic Walt Disney dreamed for decades about opening the ultimate entertainment venue, but it wasn't until the early 1950s that his handpicked team began to bring hisvision to life. Together, artists, architects, and engineers transformed a dusty tract of orange groves about an hour south of Los Angeles into one of the world's most beloved destinations.

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“,,Walt Disney's Disneyland is by far the best book about Disneyland... Finally we get a magnificent high quality book, perfectly balancing history and art, text and visual material... What a magical experience!"”

"To all who come to this happy place: Welcome."

About the Author

Chris Nichols is a writer and historian specializing in Southern California architecture and culture. He is the author of The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister and has been profiled in Smithsonian magazine, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and L.A. Weekly. Nichols serves on the board of directors of the Hollywood Heritage museum, and his live appearances, lectures, exhibitions, and tours have enjoyed sellout crowds. He currently writes Los Angeles magazine's "Ask Chris" column. Chris Nichols is a writer and historian specializing in Southern California architecture and culture. He is the author of The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister and has been profiled in Smithsonian magazine, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and L.A. Weekly. Nichols serves on the board of directors of the Hollywood Heritage museum, and his live appearances, lectures, exhibitions, and tours have enjoyed sellout crowds. He currently writes Los Angeles magazine's "Ask Chris" column.