Comprehensive behind-the-scenes account of Fantasia's production for an in-depth understanding of the film's creation
Includes hundreds of photographs, script excerpts, and notes for a unique historical perspective
Commentary from the creators and key figures involved in the film's development
Illustrates the use of new animation techniques and multiple audio channels in a historical context
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In 1940, Walt Disney released his third feature film: Fantasia, consisting of eight animated segments set to music by Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The film was groundbreaking: it was the first to record using multiple audio channels in a process called Fantasound, the precursor to surround sound. Apart from its techni