Walt Disney and Assorted Other Characters. An Unauthorized Account of the Early Years at Disney By Jack Kinney

First Edition. Signed by the author / illustrator, Jack Kinney, “To _____, Thanks, Jack Kinney and Stromboli an Evil Puppeteer.” and with a large original drawing of the villainous Disney character, Stromboli, from the film ‘Pinocchio.’ In the drawing Stromboli is standing on a stage, looking very upset, while holding a puppet in each hand. Foreword by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Extensively illustrated. Jack Kinney started working with Disney as an animator in 1931, working on Mickey Mouse cartoons and eventually had major roles working on ‘Pinocchio’, ‘Dumbo,’ and ‘Peter Pan.’ He received five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for ‘Der Fuhrer’s Face.’.