The Disney Bros. - (Nbm Comics Biographies) by Alex Nikolavitch (Hardcover)

About the Book

"After the bankruptcy of his first two companies, the young Walt Disney decides to call on his older brother Roy to start a new business: the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studios. The combination of their opposing talents, one artistic, the other managerial, will give birth to an entertainment giant despite the difficult nature of Walt. Little by little, Walt will push his brother into the shadows and sink into chronic depression and excessive consumption of alcohol ...but all this will not prevent him from producing the greatest masterpieces of animation."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

After the bankruptcy of his first two companies, the young Walt Disney decides to call on his older brother Roy to start a new business: the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studios. The combination of their opposing talents, one artistic, the other managerial, will give birth to an entertainment giant despite the difficult nature of Walt. Little by little, Walt will push his brother into the shadows and sink into chronic depression and excessive consumption of alcohol ...but all this will not prevent him from producing the greatest masterpieces of animation.

Review Quotes

"A great addition to nonfiction graphic novel collections for upper middle grade readers, teens, and adults." --No Flying No Tights

"Impressively informative and highly recommended." --Midwest Book Review

"[A] a peppy tale of a complicated American icon." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Alex Nikolavitch is a translator, essayist on pop culture, and a scriptwriter for many historical graphic novels, including biographies. Felix Ruiz is a versatile Spanish artist and colorist who's primarily known for the Savage Wolverine series.