"Snow White's People" Book Series

Snow White's People: An Oral History of the Disney Film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by David Johnson, edited by Disney historian Didier Ghez. This is a two part series published by Theme Park Press. Volume One was issued in April 2017. Volume Two to be released at the end of this year (or beginning of next).

From the Amazon description:

In this oral history of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the artists, animators, directors, storymen, and other notables who helped create Walt Disney's greatest film reveal in their own words what it was like to shape cinematic history, and to work at the fledgling Disney Studio.

Few people are left alive today who had a major role in the production of Snow White. But, in the late 1980s, film historian David Johnson conducted an extensive series of interviews with "Snow White's people", from directors and animators to "ink-and-paint girls", to preserve the story of what many said was their proudest achievement.

Johnson's interviews, recorded on cassette tape, were put in a box and placed on a shelf for over twenty years, until he sent the tapes to Theme Park Press for transcription and for editing by Disney historian Didier Ghez, who curates the Walt's People series.

In Volume One: Over twenty of Snow White's people tell their tales, for the first time anywhere: Wilfred Jackson, Bill Cottrell, Dick Lundy, Grim Natwick, Shamus Culhane, Ollie Johnston, Art Babbitt, George Rowley, Libbie Meador, Eustace Lycett, McLaren Stewart, Ken O'Connor, Claude Coats, Katherine Kerwin, Ink and Paint (Helen Nerbovig McIntosh, Grace Godino, Virginia Pearson), Erna Englander, Elly Horvath, Bob Cook, Eloise Tobelman, and Thor Putnam.

Sample pages:

Illustrations and text copyright David Johnson/Theme Park Press 2017 . Posted here for historical documentation purposes only.

Image scans via Amazon.

An invaluable resource for the Snow White aficionado.

Snow White's People: Volume One
Paperback: 232 pages
Publisher: Theme Park Press (April 2, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1683900545
ISBN-13: 978-1683900542
Price $19.95

1986 Cast Member Handbook

Disney University is an employee training program for cast members who work for the Walt Disney Company. This is a handbook from 1986 that was given out to participants. It contains 76 typewritten pages (which we don't have pics of) separated by these attractive cover sheets (that we do have pics of). All feature illustrations of Doc, plus one with the rest of the dwarfs.

Image scans courtesy of the Kevin Hicks Collection.

Snow White Art of Brenda White

In 1994, artist Brenda White released a book (along with Jesse Rhodes) entitled, Disney in Clay: The Art of Brenda White (hardcover, 247 pages, ISBN: 0964293110). An array of Disney-themed works were created and pictured throughout the book, including several one-of-a-kind Snow White hand-painted and hand-crafted glazed ceramic pieces.

Old Hag Charger Bowl, 1990. Limited edition of 35. Hand-signed and numbered on bottom. Approximately 18" diameter. It is listed on page 49 of her book.

Seven Dwarfs Vase, 1992. Measures 17" tall. The bottom of this piece is inscribed by the artists and was given as a gift to former Disney executive, Bo Boyd. Boyd passed away in 2013. Two years later, the piece went up for sale by Heritage Auctions, the source of these photos. Inscription reads, "Bo and Vicky, You are so supportive. When will you come to Maine? Love ya, Brenda and Jesse."

Dopey Vase, 1992. Stands 19" high. The bottom reads, "1 of 1 - © Disney - October 1992".

Snow White Pull Toy, 1996 (dated after the publication of the book). Measures 17" x 22". Signed by both artists, White and Rhodes.

Dopey Pull Toy, 1996. Dimensions: 14" x 18". Numbered 1 of 1 and signed by the artist.

Disney Animation - The Illusion of Life

Animation World Network ranks Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life as the top book in the field. First published in 1981, it was written by Golden Age masters Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. The 576 page volume is loaded with information on the history of Disney animation. One chapter in particular explains what they call the "12 basic principles of animation". The book is overflowing with both color and B/W illustrations.

When the title was first published, a special edition was released which was signed by both authors. In addition, it contained a 12 inch strip of original film from a Disney classic. This one was from Snow White.

Film images courtesy of the Kevin Hicks Collection.

Illustrations and text copyright Walt Disney Productions, 1981. Posted here for historical documentation purposes only.

Walt Disney's Snow White Sketch Book

Walt Disney's Sketch Book of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. First published in 1938 by William Collins & Sons, London. Hardcover with dust jacket, 84 pages (including endpapers). As the title suggests, the book included concept art from the making of the film, plus 12 full-color plates.

The color plates featured Snow White, Queen, Witch, Prince, Seven Dwarfs, and the Forest Animals. These would later be reprinted in England as a set of "Collector Print Primer Cards" used to raise money for the war effort. See all 12 in an earlier Archive entry.

1938 Sketch Book images via Heritage Auction Galleries.

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In 1993, the book was reproduced as a Gold Edition, limited to 2,000 copies. Published by Applewood Books. Housed inside a slipcase. Covers with Gilt gold text. The set also included separate lithographs of the 12 color plates, along with a Certificate of Authenticity. Sold exclusively at the theme parks.

The lithos came in a portfolio, which in turn fit inside the slipcase along with the book.

The open portfolio, COA bookmark, lithos, slipcase, and the book...

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Also in 1993, a Collectors Edition was issued, limited to 2500 copies. Published by Applewood Books, ISBN: 1557092087. Housed in black slipcase with the cover color panel artwork.

Slipcase and book...

Reverse side of slipcase...

COA...

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A 1993 general release of the book was published too. Included dust jacket but no slipcase. ISBN: 1557092079.

Some sample pages...

Illustrations and text copyright Disney, 1938, 1993. Posted here for historical documentation purposes only.

Also see the 1940 Gros Monti postcards from Italy which were based on the same color plates found in this book.