Making Disney Magic . . . from a Mermaid to Moana
Tales of a Disney Animation Director
Ron Clements; foreword by John Musker
Hardcover
November 25, 2025 | ISBN 9781368023474
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About the Book
An engaging story of 45 magical years of Disney animation, featuring nearly 500 museum-quality, full-color pages and 1,000+ pieces of archival artwork and photos.
The corners of this smaller-than-typical coffee table book also serve as an animation flip-book celebrating Disney characters from the 1970s–2010s.
If your favorite Disney Princess is Moana or Ariel . . . if your favorite Disney magic comes from Aladdin’s Genie or Mama Odie . . . if your favorite Disney baddie is Hades or Professor Ratigan . . . then say, "thank you," to Ron Clements. (He says, “you’re welcome”.)
Ron Clements is a key filmmaker (along with co-writer and co-director John Musker) responsible for some of the most beloved animated Disney movies. Now he shares his 45-year history at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His armchair-worthy memoir meets coffee table art book is an honest & fun ride sure to delight every Disney fan!
Movies that Ron features in his book:
Ron shares Easter eggs, behind-the-scenes stories & fun facts about:
The corners of this smaller-than-typical coffee table book also serve as an animation flip-book celebrating Disney characters from the 1970s–2010s.
If your favorite Disney Princess is Moana or Ariel . . . if your favorite Disney magic comes from Aladdin’s Genie or Mama Odie . . . if your favorite Disney baddie is Hades or Professor Ratigan . . . then say, "thank you," to Ron Clements. (He says, “you’re welcome”.)
Ron Clements is a key filmmaker (along with co-writer and co-director John Musker) responsible for some of the most beloved animated Disney movies. Now he shares his 45-year history at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His armchair-worthy memoir meets coffee table art book is an honest & fun ride sure to delight every Disney fan!
Movies that Ron features in his book:
- Moana (2016)
- The Princess and the Frog (2009)
- Treasure Planet (2002)
- Hercules (1997)
- Aladdin (1992)
- The Little Mermaid (1989)
- The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
- The Fox and the Hound (1981)
- Pete's Dragon (1977)
- The Rescuers (1977)
- Pinocchio (1940)
Ron shares Easter eggs, behind-the-scenes stories & fun facts about:
- People who directly worked on & influenced the films
- Research trips & selection of artists, voice cast & songwriters in preparation for the films
- Screenwriting, character development & world-building processes
- From storyboards, technical innovations, voice recording & animation to final frames
- Early screenings (reaction to feedback & resulting changes)
- Press tours, debuts, receptions, awards seasons & growing the Disney legacy
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