The Coloniality of Animal Monstrous Othering in Children’s Books, Films, and Toys

The Coloniality of Animal Monstrous Othering in Children’s Books, Films, and Toys
Author: Donna Varga
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2024-08-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1666904856

The Coloniality of Animal Monstrous Othering in Children’s Books, Films, and Toys examines how the portrayal of animals as physically distorted, behaviorally depraved, and intellectually defective serves to justify their debasement, violation, and destruction in materials directed toward young consumers. The author argues that this animal monstrous Othering arises from the Eurocentric belief in humans’ natural superiority over animals and the right to categorize animals in accordance with a scale of worthiness that parallels the subjugation of racialized persons. The chapters examine a variety of canonical figures like the dissolute wolf of Red Riding Hood stories and the disfigured titular character of the Wonky Donkey picture book alongside non-canonical animals including reprobate pigs, degenerate sharks, self-centered flamingos, and wicked piranhas. To counter this animal debasement, Varga juxtaposes these readings with an examination of materials that articulate harmonious animal-human interrelationships without dependence on styles of anthropomorphism that diminish animality.

The Revised Vault of Walt

The Revised Vault of Walt
Author: Jim Korkis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2012-12
Genre: Disneyland (Calif.)
ISBN: 9780984341542

"Includes five new unofficial, unauthorized, uncensored Disney stories never told"--Cover.

The Vault of Walt

The Vault of Walt
Author: Jim Korkis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2013-09-10
Genre: Disneyland (Calif.)
ISBN: 9780984341573

In this second volume of the best-selling Vault of Walt series, Disney historian Jim Korkis reveals even more forgotten tales of Walt Disney and the Disney Company to entertain and enlighten Disney fans.

The Disney Story

The Disney Story
Author: Aaron H. Goldberg
Publisher: Quaker Scribe
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

Attention, all Disney Fans! Do you enjoy reading about the Disney theme parks? Perhaps you're enamored with the man who was Walt Disney? Maybe you're just plain crazy for Mickey Mouse and the Disney big-screen features? No need to order your serving of Disney history and knowledge a la carte anymore.Welcome to The Disney Story, a decade-by-decade look back on the man, the mouse, and the theme parks. From Mickey Mouse's debut at the Colony Theatre in November 1928 to the opening of Shanghai Disneyland in 2016--and everything in between--finally, the world's greatest storyteller has their story told!In addition to reliving Disney's most memorable moments, there are numerous interesting and lesser-known stories that will expand your Disney knowledge and give you a fresh perspective on your favorite Disney topic. The Disney Story is more than just a timeline of Disney events and a collection of interesting stories. It's a vehicle and guidebook that can be used to travel back in time and read about your favorite Disney subjects via an interactive bibliography on the book's companion website.Disney's ninety-year journey is all here in one volume, complete with informative stories and tidbits about the theme parks, movies, and Walt himself. Revel in the remarkable innovations and legendary Disney magic that make the company the premiere name in entertainment today.

HIDDEN MICKEY 1

HIDDEN MICKEY 1
Author: Nancy Temple Rodrigue
Publisher: DOUBLE-R BOOKS
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2016-02
Genre: Detective and mystery stories
ISBN: 9781938319259

Two friend find Walt Disney's lost diary. Who knew it would lead them on a wild cross-country search filled with discoveries, about the famous man, his life, and about themselves.