The Queens of Animation
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From the bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls, the untold, "richly detailed" story of the women of Walt Disney Studios, who shaped the iconic films that have enthralled generations (Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures). From Snow White to Moana, from Pinocchio to Frozen, the animated films of Walt Disney Studios have moved and entertained millions. But few fans know that behind these groundbreaking features was an incredibly influential group of women who fought for respect in an often ruthless male-dominated industry and who have slipped under the radar for decades. In The Queens of Animation, bestselling author Nathalia Holt tells their dramatic stories for the first time, showing how these women infiltrated the boys' club of Disney's story and animation departments and used early technologies to create the rich artwork and unforgettable narratives that have become part of the American canon. As the influence of Walt Disney Studios grew -- and while battling sexism, domestic abuse, and workplace intimidation -- these women also fought to transform the way female characters are depicted to young audiences. With gripping storytelling, and based on extensive interviews and exclusive access to archival and personal documents, The Queens of Animation reveals the vital contributions these women made to Disney's Golden Age and their continued impact on animated filmmaking, culminating in the record-shattering Frozen, Disney's first female-directed full-length feature film. A Best Book of 2019: Library Journal, Christian Science Monitor, and Financial Times
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The author has chosen to present her research and interviews more as a story, rather than using alot of quotes and facts, which I found I enjoyed but with many of the women being gone when she began her work, you have to wonder how much of her story of how each woman felt is interpretation.Since this is about art, I was hoping to see more of their art work; to support the work being spoken about at the moment. Instead I leaned heavily on YouTube and I borrowed [b:They Drew as They Pleased: The Hidden Art of Disney's Golden Age 25615932 The Hidden Art of Disney's Golden Age The 1930s (They Drew As They Pleased #1) Didier Ghez https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1493090988l/25615932.SX50.jpg 45427536] which focused on four artists, 1 of which was in this book, presenting alot of their brainstorming and pre-production art.I really enjoyed getting to know each of the women as well as the fact that the whole department of Ink and Paint were women! I, of course, growing up when I did, didn't think about equality and equity so I'm glad to have the history set straight for me. Also working in a male-dominated industry, I understand what they had to deal with from their male coworkers and society.
