{"title":"Neil O'Brien","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeil O'Brien explores the intersection of popular culture and contemporary art, inviting readers to reconsider familiar icons through a fresh lens. His work often delves into how mass media shapes artistic expression and public perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for cultural critique, O'Brien's books blend insightful analysis with engaging narratives, making complex ideas accessible without sacrificing depth. Ideal for readers interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, his writing stimulates thoughtful reflection on creativity in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"after-disney-by-neil-obrien-9798888451380","title":"After Disney","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the National Indie Excellence Awards for Movies \u0026amp; TV, Finalist of the National Indie Excellence Awards for Arts \u0026amp; Entertainment, and Finalist of the National Indie Excellence Awards for History United States\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe untold succession struggle at Walt Disney Productions following the death of its founder, and the generational transformation which led to the birth of the modern multibillion-dollar animation industry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn eye-opening history of one of the most culturally impactful American companies.\u003c\/em\u003e —Kirkus Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalt Disney left behind big dreams when he died in 1966. Perhaps none was greater than the hope that his son-in-law, Ron Miller, would someday run his studio. Under Miller’s leadership, Disney expanded into new frontiers: global theme parks, computer animation, cable television, home video, and video games. Despite these innovations, Ron struggled to expand the Disney brand beyond its midcentury image of wholesome family entertainment, even as times and tastes evolved. Tensions between Miller and Walt’s nephew, Roy E. Disney, threatened to destroy the company, leading Wall Street “Gordon Gekko” types to come after Mickey Mouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the aging Animation Department—once the core of Walt’s business—was one memo away from shutting down forever. Rather, thanks to the radical efforts of Walt’s veterans to recruit and nurture young talent, it was revived by this sudden influx of artists who would go on to revolutionise the film industry. Additionally, this new generation would prove over time that animation was so much more than just kids’ stuff—it was a multibillion dollar industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter Disney\u003c\/em\u003e is the upstairs-downstairs story of the executives and animators who clashed and collaborated to keep America’s most storied company alive during the most uncertain period in its one hundred year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595502829804,"sku":"9798888451380","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798888451380-after-disney.jpg?v=1777898578"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/neil-obrien.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}