Making Mary Poppins
the sherman brothers, walt disney, and the creation of a classic film
$44.46
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
7 December 2025
Summary
The Making of Magic: Unveiling the Story Behind Mary Poppins
Making Mary Poppins reveals the extraordinary true story behind the creation of one of the most beloved films of all time—and the two little-known songwriters who helped make it possible.
Long before Mary Poppins danced across the rooftops of Edwardian London and into the hearts of millions, Robert and Richard Sherman were struggling songwriters in Los Angeles, trying to find their voices—and thei…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781324111078 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1324111070 |
| Author: | Todd James Pierce |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 7 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 436g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 160mm x 25mm |
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”[A]n illuminating microhistory of the brothers, their relationship with Walt Disney and the classic film that became the highest-grossing picture of 1964…. ‘Making Mary Poppins’ may seem a niche attraction, but there’s plenty here to interest the general reader.” – Meghan Cox Gurdon - The Wall Street Journal
About The Author
Todd James Pierce
Todd James Pierce is an author, professor of English, and host of the popular Disney History Institute podcast. He lives in Orcutt, California.
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