Sklar, Martin A. (1934–2014)

Walt Disney’s Disneyland [Pre–Disney World Issue] [Illustrated]

[Anaheim, California]: Walt Disney Productions, c. 1965–1969.
An early illustrated history of Disneyland written by Martin A. Sklar, longtime Disney Imagineer and later President of Walt Disney Imagineering.
This work presents a behind-the-scenes narrative of the creation and development of Disneyland, combining corporate history, cultural vision, and the experience of the millions who visited what was promoted as “the happiest place on earth.”

Richly illustrated throughout with color photography, the volume captures the park during its formative years, documenting attractions, design concepts, and the atmosphere of mid-century American leisure culture. The final page references the planned Florida project—placing this issue prior to the 1971 opening of Walt Disney World and offering a snapshot of Disney’s expansion moment.

Publisher not stated in the volume, but consistent with issues produced by Walt Disney Productions in Anaheim during the late 1960s. Approximately 10.75 inches tall; 64 unnumbered pages.

CONDITION: The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean with light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear; covers show age-related wear consistent with use.

A visually engaging early Disneyland history, reflecting both the optimism of the original park and the transition toward Disney’s expansion into Florida.

Subjects: Disneyland, Walt Disney, Theme Parks, Mid-Century Leisure, California Tourism, Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney World Pre-Opening, American Popular Culture, Americana, Cultural History, Illustrated Books

Item #21780

Price: $24.00