{"product_id":"the-queens-of-animation-the-untold-story-of-the-women-who-transformed-the-world-of-disney-and-made-cinematic-history-paperback","title":"The Queens of Animation: The Untold Story of the Women Who Transformed the World of Disney and Made Cinematic History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNathalia Holt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRise of the Rocket Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, the untold, \"richly detailed\" story of the women of Walt Disney Studios, who shaped the iconic films that have enthralled generations (Margot Lee Shetterly, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHidden Figures\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From\u003ci\u003e Snow White \u003c\/i\u003eto \u003ci\u003eMoana\u003c\/i\u003e, from \u003ci\u003ePinocchio\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eFrozen\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Queens of Animation\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With gripping storytelling, and based on extensive interviews and exclusive access to archival and personal documents, \u003ci\u003eThe Queens of Animation\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the vital contributions these women made to Disney's Golden Age and their continued impact on animated filmmaking, culminating in the record-shattering \u003ci\u003eFrozen\u003c\/i\u003e, Disney's first female-directed full-length feature film. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Best Book of 2019: \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal, Christian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNathalia Holt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCured: The People who Defeated HIV\u003c\/i\u003e. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, \u003c\/i\u003ethe \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times, The Atlantic, Slate, Popular Science, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a former Fellow at the Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and Harvard University. She lives with her husband and their two daughters in Pacific Grove, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42729394503743,"sku":"9780316439145","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d521b10990ae7f96eb31443ab06d6d9c.webp?v=1765122032","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-queens-of-animation-the-untold-story-of-the-women-who-transformed-the-world-of-disney-and-made-cinematic-history-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}