Korkis J., McLain B., Williams D. The Book of Mouse: A Celebration of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse

Theme Park Press, 2013. — 296 p. — ISBN10: 0984341501, ISBN13: 978-0984341504In his 85 years of animated existence, ever-youthful Mickey Mouse has lived a memorable life. Now Disney historian Jim Korkis chronicles that life in mesmerizing detail. From Mickey's humble beginnings on Walt's Disney sketch pad through his dozens of films to his embodiment of the Disney dream and his popular appearances in the Disney theme parks - it's all here, in The Book of Mouse.
Until now, Mickey Mouse's life story was scattered across decades of books, articles, oral histories, and crumbling documents found only in the Walt Disney Archives. In The Book of Mouse, Jim Korkis brings together all of these essential elements for the first time into a narrative that celebrates this very special Mouse.
Starting with the real story of Mickey's creation, Korkis weaves well-researched facts with charming, insider stories and anecdotes. You'll learn about the hidden secrets of Steamboat Willie, Mickey's first film; the astonishing success of the first Mickey Mouse Club; the Mickey cartoons never made; the history of the Mickey costumed character in the theme parks (and the people inside them); the special relationships Mickey had with presidents, movie stars, playwrights, magicians, and even astronauts; and plenty more jam-packed in over 300 pages.
In addition, the book features a complete list of Mickey's film and television appearances, with plot summaries, production notes, and trivia.Mouse-ce-llaneous
Mickey Mouse Myths
The Mickey Mouse Comic Strip
Floyd Gottfredson Interview
Mickey on the Radio: Mickey Mouse Theater of the Air
The Birth of Mickey Mouse Merchandise Magic
Mouse-ka-Tales
Mickey at the Movies
First Mickey Mouse Cartoon: Plane Crazy
The Making of Steamboat Willie
Hidden Secrets of Steamboat Willie
The First Mickey Mouse Club
UnMade Mickey Mouse Cartoons
Sorcerer Mickey
The Making of Runaway Brain
Mickey Mouse at the Oscars
Behind the Stories of Mickey Mouse Cartoon Shorts
Mickey Mouse in Vietnam: Not a Disney Cartoon
Mickey’s Surprise Party: The First Mickey Mouse Commercial
Hollywood Party: Mickey Goes Hollywood
Mouse-ka-Tales: Mickey Movie Memories
Mickey Mouse Annotated Filmography (1928-2013)
Theatrical Films
Television
Mickey at the Parks
A Mickey Mouse Park
Mickey Mouse Attractions
Floral Mickey
History of the Mickey Mouse Costumed Character
The Man Inside the Mouse: Paul Castle
Walt Disney World’s First Friend of Mickey Mouse: Doug Parks
Mickey Mouse Ears
Mickey Mouse Topiary
Partners Statue
Hidden Mickey
Mickey Mouse Balloons
Speaking of the Mouse
Final Word: Walt Disney on Mickey Mouse