Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse

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Mickey Mouse: 90 Years celebrates more than nine decades of the beloved character who forever changed the history of animation. Drawing on exclusive access to the Disney archives and private collections, the book follows Mickey’s evolution from his earliest conceptual sketches—when he was almost named Mortimer—to milestone films such as Steamboat Willie, The Band Concert, and Brave Little Tailor.

Through extensive archival research, the publication uncovers overlooked moments of Mickey’s career: the creation of the Mickey Mouse Club, his role as a patriotic icon during World War II, and the work of pioneering artists including Ub Iwerks, Win Smith, Ferdinand Horváth, Floyd Gottfredson, Carl Barks, and Romano Scarpa.

The book also explores how Mickey transcended animation to become a pop culture phenomenon, inspiring the works of Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein. As Walt Disney famously said: “It was all started by a mouse.”

Published by Taschen, this monumental volume celebrates the enduring magic, optimism, and creativity of the world’s most famous mouse.