Women of Walt Disney Imagineering - (Disney Editions Deluxe) (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A dozen female Imagineers recount their trailblazing careers!

Capturing an era--and preserving the stories they have told their daughters, their mentees, their husbands, and their friends--a dozen women Imagineers have written personal stories from their decades designing and building the Disney world-wide empire of theme parks. Illustrated with the women's personal drawings and photos in addition to archival Imagineering images, the book represents a broad swath of Imagineering's creative disciplines during a time of unprecedented expansion. Intertwined with memories of Disney legends are glimpses of what it takes behind the scenes to create a theme park, and the struggles unique to women who were becoming more and more important, visible and powerful in a workplace that was overwhelmingly male.

Each chapter is unique, from a unique Imagineer's perspective and experience. These women spent their careers telling stories in three dimensions for the public. Now they've assembled their stories in print, with the hope that their experiences will continue to entertain and illuminate.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR WOMEN OF WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING
"This compilation of 12 short stories by women of Imagineering should be read by all who aspire to a career where achievement is respected and nurtured. Featuring their trials, confidence, perseverance and finally recognition, these women share their thoughts on how to succeed and believe in yourself. Valuable lessons and guidance for those who wish to enter a creative environment and have fun as well."--Frank Stanek, Chairman, Stanek Global Advisors, LLC

About the Author

Maggie Elliott, senior vice president, Creative Development Administration; Eli Erlandson, principal concept architect; Peggie Fariss, executive, creative development; Paula Dinkel, principal lighting designer; Karen Connolly Armitage, Concept Designer; Katie Olson, Principal Color Concept Designer; Becky Bishop, area development executive; Pam Rank, principal show lighting designer; Lynne Macer Rhodes, producer; Kathy Rogers, executive show producer; Julie Svendsen, concept show designer; Tori Atencio McCullough, Director (interior design)