Book Description
Welcome, foolish mortals, to The Haunted Mansion, one of the most popular attractions in Disney theme park history. The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies fleshes out how the Mansion's 999 grim grinning ghosts were brought to life. Rare early sketches and story concepts, and stunning architectural drawings illustrate the Mansion's evolution as it was constructed at each Magic Kingdom Park around the globe. The attraction has now been brought to an afterlife like never before in a movie starring Eddie Murphy, with special effects by Rick Baker. Readers will get an insider's view of uncanny costume creations, spine-tingling set developments, and the latest in CGI (computer ghost imaging) technology. This is one book you'll be dying to have on your shelf!
Customer Reviews:
Welcome foolish mortaals, to the haunted mansion!.......2007-08-17
THis book was great! A ton of information on the ride! I couldnt put it down! It was great.
A SPIRITED TRIBUTE TO A DISNEY CLASSIC.......2006-07-18
This book is a must read for ALL ages and ANYONE interested in Disney theme park attractions around the globe. Any Disney fan knows that the Imagineers are very particular about what is revealed to the general public in terms of how they make their Disney 'magic' and I was pleasantly surprised (being an avid Disney fan myself) by the research that went into the making of this book and the amount of knowledge shared with the reader - it DOES in fact reveal some secrets of the mansion and never before seen history of the making of the attraction. (It confirms and dispels some rumors about the attraction once and for all too!) A pattern of discussion is followed throughout the book as you are verbally walked through the mansion's corridors and rooms. Surrell consistently covers the Haunted Mansion in a logical order (Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris) in every chapter. He takes the subject matter full circle by including information about how the attraction was translated to the big screen, and gives the reader insight to how decisions were made pertaining to set design, costume design, and casting for the movie of the same name. If you want an intelligent, thorough and enjoyable read about a classic Disney attraction, and especially an insight to the magic that is Imagineering, this is a MUST READ!
Weak information...a promo for the ride and the movie.......2006-07-10
You buy this book thinking it's a great "behind-the-scenes" resource, but it's not. Yes, there is some background information, but the book skips confusingly from park to park, and offers very little technical information on the special effects. The photos are all standard Disney promotional stuff...this book tells you what Disney wants you to know, and nothing else.
Go to doombuggies.com for a much better treatment of this classic ride.
This reader says "hurry ba-ack, hurry ba-ack".......2006-07-03
Lots o' great info on both the Ride @ the Disney Theme Parks + the Movie [which I loath - sorry but the Haunted Mansion wasn't meant to be made into a 2 hour episode of the Fresh Prince of Bellaire, mmmkay ?] + the Haunted Mansion Holiday ....
Future editions should drop all reference to the Movie, then spend more time on the Haunted Mansion Holiday [Nightmare Before Christmas Holiday makeover] + recent "changes" that occured in 2006 [I'd make it a 5 star if they did that] ....
If you don't want to read the book, please buy it for the artwork
[best priced Disney Merchandise vs. what you will pay @ the Theme Parks] ....
~(^)~
Great read!.......2006-06-18
I picked this book up at Disneyland and it's fantastic! I only wish I'd have read it before going on the ride, there's so many little details I didn't know to look for.
If you're a fan of the attraction, you'll love this book!
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Art Of The Haunted Mansion, The
Jason Surrell
Manufacturer: Disney Editions
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Binding: Hardcover
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Customer Reviews:
No new ground covered.......2007-06-18
This pop up is not as exciting as it could be -- a pedestrian representation of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyworld. Still, may be good for kids who either loved the attraction, or for parents who want to introduce their kids to the attraction prior to going to the park. For a more interesting take on pop ups, try Hauntion Mansion by Jan Pienkowski a much better pop up.
A nicely illustrated pop-up based on the Disneyland ride........1998-09-11
The Haunted Mansion pop-up book is based on famous Disneyland attraction. The art is quite nice and there are lots of "pop-ups." There is even a hologram inside! Some of the ghostly inhabitants are a little scary for really young kids but all in all it's a nice book even if you aren't a Haunted Mansion enthusiast.
Product Description
Dominé conducts a literary stroll through a picturesque Victorian neighborhood where unexplained occurences abound in grand old mansions. He pulls the reader into the tour of hidden balconies and secret passage ways; he describes architectural facets of each dwelling along with fascinating stories from home owners. Pictures of the haunts help reaaders visualize spooks and phantoms as the tales unfold of lost spirits. Dominé shares first hand ghostly knowledge from his own turn-of-the-century home.
Customer Reviews:
A Spine-Tingling Stroll Through Old Louisville.......2007-10-05
Ghosts of Old Louisville is an excellent book from an author who has a highly entertaining writing style. Full of history and paranormal tales.
Rose Pressey
Author of "My Haunted Family"
Great Read!!!.......2007-05-12
I live in Old Louisville and David Domine gives not only ghost stories, but what appears to be some researched history for this area which I found very interesting. One night when driving past the First Church of Christ, Scientist, I looked up at the stairs and could have sworn I saw "The Lady on the Stairs". I tried to pull over, but because of the traffic and the fact that it is a one-way street, by the time I got back around, she was gone. I loved the book and also read the next book, Phantoms of Old Louisville. I am awaiting the next book that I've heard rumor of.
Ghosts of Old Louisville is a great read!.......2007-04-08
Ghosts of Old Louisville by David Domine presents the haunted past of America's largest Victorian neighborhood in an entertaining and informative format. His unopinionated, objective way of fleshing out the stories of those residents who haven't quite yet vacated their former abodes in the magnificent historic preservation district known as Old Louisville makes this a unique and spellbinding collection of true ghost stories. When so many writers of ghost stories today simply rehash stories that have been around for generations, Domine has taken it upon himself to track down dozens of stories of true cases of hauntings in his adopted neighborhood that have previously remained hidden. What I like most about this book is the fact that the author kept my attention throughout the entire book. Each story is fascinating because of the paranormal aspect to it, but also because it brings in a large amount of local history, appetizing bits of architecture and colorful characters. Although I have never been to Old Louisville before, I feel as if I know this area intimately, and I cannot wait to 'return' to it. Domine includes a chapter about the interesting haunting in his own home, the Widmer House, which was built around 1895. This lends an extra bit of credibility to the book and adds a nice personal touch as well. If you like history and ghost stories, you can rest assured that this book will satisfy your cravings for both. The good news is that this book is only the first in a series of five that will some day document the extensive haunted history of Old Louisville. Volume II, Phantoms of Old Louisville: Ghostly Tales from America's Most Haunted Neighborhood, carries on the tradition of ghosty goings-on in this unique area and is just as captivating as the first.
Ghosts Of Old Louisville.......2007-04-03
I thought the book was fantastic. And best of all it has alot of pictures of the wonder old victorian homes in the district. The book made the stories believeable to me
Great Book.......2007-02-11
I grew up in that section of Louisville and the book makes me want to go back and revisit all these places to look for ghost.
Customer Reviews:
Another Great Read.......2007-05-22
I recently moved to Old Louisville and knowing nothing about the area, read the first book by David Domine, Ghosts of Old Louisville. I was sorry when the book ended and started immediately on the second book, Phantoms of Old Louisville. I also took the Ghost Tour of Old Louisville, which was hosted by David Domine himself, last Friday night. I am so glad that he did write about these old homes and the area, otherwise I would not have known any history or folklore to accompany me here, on my move from Los Angeles to Old Louisville this last January. He allowed those of us on his tour into his wonderful home, which was magnificent. I could see the actual place where one of the purported hauntings happened and it was decorated and restored beautifully which made it an extra bonus. These books have given me a perspective on this area that I really would not have had if they weren't available. I am so waiting for October and the "haunting" season to begin. Another aside, I still don't know if I really believe in "ghosts", however, when reading these books late at night, I found myself having to put them down, and listening very closely to the sounds of my own Old Louisville home, and sometimes, I couldn't start reading again until the next day.....just too many chills and possibly a wild imagination at work. I found these books to be wonderful reads, never dragging, held my attention, and I now use them for reference when looking at the places and events described.
Phantoms of Old Louisvile is a great read!.......2007-04-08
Phantoms of Old Louisville is the second in David Domine's fascinating collection of authentic ghost stories from the largest Victorian neighborhood in the country. You can read this one first or you can read Ghosts of Old Louisville first, it doesn't matter because each book reads well by itself. This one, like the first, is a great collection of stories dealing with reportedly haunted locations in the area known as Old Louisville. But, don't worry if you're not from Kentucky. These stories are fascinating no matter where you come from. If you love ghost stories, as I do, you will love this book. Each chapter combines equal parts supernatural events with local history and wonderful architecture. The author makes the neighborhood come to life and draws the reader in on a fascinating journey to the past. The level of writing is excellent, and the only thing that surpasses it is the unbelievable degree of storytelling involved. Although it is a work of creative non-fiction, it has a novelist's flare about it. This, like the first, is a book that will keep you up all night till you have finished it early the next morning. I cannot wait for volume III! Thanks to the author for an entertaining and informative read!
THIS IS A WORTHY FOLLOW UP TO GHOSTS OF OLD LOUISVILLE.......2006-11-03
In his latest book, Phantoms of Old Louisville: Ghostly Tales from America's Most Haunted Neighborhood, David Domine does an admirable job following up on the chills and thrills of last year's bestselling Ghosts of Old Louisville: True Stories of Hauntings in America's Largest Victorian Neighborhood. In this sequel, Domine has managed to unearth even more tales of the dearly departed in the grandest Victorian neighborhood in the country, and he presents them to the reader with the same engaging prose and mouth-watering descriptions he employed in his first book. And, as before, he has managed to capture a distinct feel for the neighborhood he loves so much, and he successfully uses it to create a mood piece that transports the reader back to a time when spirits from Beyond looked on as bustled ladies served tea in elegant front parlors, servants gathered for modest meals in the back kitchen and the domestic arts (unlike today) occupied a hallowed spot in American households.
I look forward to his next book and recommend this one to all who enjoy a good ghost story with added architectural tidbits and lots of local flavor.
Domine delivers with "Phantoms".......2006-10-18
David Domine follows up on last year's "Ghosts of Old Louisville" with this year's just-as-delightful "Phantoms of Old Louisville".
Old Louisville has a rich Victorian history, complete with its own haunted past. Domine brings both of these facets together in a wonderful marriage thanks to his detailed descriptions and narrative skill. Skeptics and "ghost hunters" alike can appreciate the ghostly tales Domine has uncovered in his unopinionated style, and decide for themselves how true these accounts seem to be.
In his writing process Domine has obviously worked hard at doing extensive research, conducting interviews, and verifying stories and alleged "facts" of supernatural occurances to make the chapters as in-depth and fleshed-out as they are (for an added touch, the introductory and afterword sections come penned from Halloween night of the previous year).
The stories he presents to readers are greatly interesting, and some induce chills and definite eerieness. The backgrounds of some of the spirits here range from amusing to melancholy, and the types of supernatural activity reported are just as varied. Not only do we learn of the supernatural, though---all along the way Domine knowledgably points out architectural features of various grand Victorian mansions and old public buildings, giving that feeling of actually being taken back to this bygone era for a brief period. He has certainly studied his Louisville history, too, as is evidenced by his sharing of interesting facts from Old Louisville's true heyday.
Sprinkled throughout the book are some black and white photographs of the different locales. They add a little visual flavor to each of the intriguing accounts. Also, in the front of the volume is a map of the general area with a location key for those readers who want to venture to Old Louisville and visit some of these locations for themselves.
For a splendid read---especially with Halloween coming on in autumn---definitely check out Domine's "Phantoms of Old Louisville", and its predecessor, "Ghosts of Old Louisville". They are fascinating examples of Victorian architecture, city history, and, most importantly for such works, tales merging this world with that of the spirits.
Happy reading.
Product Description
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion! Featuring stories inspired by the favorite Disney attraction, Haunted Mansion is a bi-monthly anthology comic featuring some of SLGs favorite creators. Not based on the movie, Haunted Mansion will tell the stories of the 999 happy haunts who call the mansion home. The first issue features a cover by Lenore creator Roman Dirge. Interior stories will feature work by Dirge, Darren W. Frydenhall, Jon Bean Hastings and a host of others.
Customer Reviews:
Very fast.......2007-05-25
Sorry for my english. This item has arrived very fast to its destiny in a great state, so I could enjoy it only 10 days after the shopping, with no problems. So... thanks to Amazon for to make easier this kind of business.
Very cool.......2007-01-12
The Haunted Mansion is one of my favorite rides at Disneyland. I really enjoyed the stories in this comic. Some were humorous, others "deadly" serious. Some explained the history of a particular Haunted Mansion ghost, others were simply for fun. I plan to collect all the comics in this series.
Remain Seated In Your DoomBuggy !!.......2006-07-03
If you don't want to read the comicbook, then please buy it for the artwork [best priced Disney Merchandise vs. what you will pay @ the Theme Parks] .... looking forward to future volumes from SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS !!!!
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Good comic book.......2006-03-13
The thing I liked most was probably the funny things in it. I also have been waiting to get the second issue to see the ending of mystery of the manse. The artwork I liked because the book has different artists for the different storys. The story when the fifi is away is hilarious so I really want to get the next issue soon.
Haunted Happiness.......2006-02-23
To say that I am happy that Disney has finally licensed some of their best properties to Slave Labor Graphics is an understatdment. This first issue of The Haunted Mansion proves my joy well earned. Each little story in the issue looks at a unique aspect of the Haunted Mansion mythos, many revealing back story details that the general public probably had not heard of before. My one complaint is the lack of color inking, but that's a minor quibble.
Product Description
Haunted Mansion #2 continues to bering you hot and cold running chills and wall-to-wall spooks. This issue features a visit to the mansion by Lenore, americas favorite little Dead Girl plus the continuing Manse Mystery series exploring the secrets of the Mansions owners. Based on the classic Disney theme park attraction, this is a must have. cover by Roman Dirge, back cover by Steve Daily.
Customer Reviews:
Very fast.......2007-05-25
Sorry for my english. This item has arrived very fast to its destiny in a great state, so I could enjoy it only 10 days after the shopping, with no problems. So... thanks to Amazon for to make easier this kind of stuffs.
Product Description
Continuing the exploration of everyones favorite Disney attraction, this issue the story of the Mystery of The Manse continues with William Gracey arriving in New Orleans and buying some property to build his dream home. Also, a story about the caretakers dog by Chris Reilly and Crab Scrambly. Cover by Christopher and Jeromy Cox. This is a saddle-stiched comic book.
Book Description
Welcome, foolish mortals, to The Haunted Mansion! The Doombuggies are waiting to take you on a journey through the next selection of stories inspired by the favorite Disney attraction. This issue includes a cover from fan-favorite artist, Roman Dirge and the next chapter of the thrilling Mystery of the Manse story. 999 happy haunts are dying to meet you!
This is a saddle-stitched comic book.
Book Description
Michael Corbett—host of Extra's Mansions and Millionaires—shares his strategies, tips, and never-before-revealed insider techniques that have helped him make a fortune in real estate.
This book is for aspiring flippers, first-time home buyers, or any homeowner who wants to create big profits and own their ultimate dream home—mortgage free! Starting with the essentials, Corbett shares how to crunch the numbers to instantly determine a house's profit potential. He then covers every step from purchase to sale:
• Get the profit-making house at the price you can afford
• Make the improvements that make you millions
• Insider secrets that save you thousands
• Take advantage of the market's ups and downs
• Sell your home tax free and pocket the profits
Filled with practical tips, illustrated with before-and-after case studies and easy to use charts and worksheets, Find It, Fix It, Flip It! offers the insider expertise needed to tap into an exciting—and potentially limitless—new source of income and financial independence.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Book with Nothing Left to Guess.......2007-09-25
This is one of the few library books that I had to purchase for myself.
The author is very very detailed with NO fluff or guessing on "how to".
Lots of pics & info references to really get true useful information on the subject. NO get rich BS here either. Did I mention easy read too..
100 pages in a 300 page cover.......2007-09-02
This book has an absurd amount of repetition. I felt like the author was trying to pad it to reach a certain length. he also brought up his previous position with Extra's Mansions & Millionaires a ridiculous number of times. The book is written with an attitude that I find distinctly crosses the line from confident to cocky. Furthermore, the editor did a poor job. There were numerous numbers that really didn't add up. For example, early in the book he mentioned that your appraisal costs should be form $300 - $600, depending on the size of your house. Later on, the number changes form $300 - $500. There is also a section titled "How a new tax law made me $60,000," and the numbers in it are laughably incorrect, not to mention he claims to have made $120,000, not $60,000. Not a deal breaker, but if such a lack of concern was shown for these details, how can I expect that the other subjects covered were portrayed correctly? Overall would not recommend.
Good book to train investors how to visualize potential in properties.......2007-09-01
If you are new to flipping houses this is an excellent resource. Mr. Corbett's book walks you through the money making elements essential to a successful flip.
Excellent book and chock full of pure meat !!!.......2007-08-15
This is a book that i had to slow down and go back to internalized it or i will miss the best of it. I have learned a lot by reading this book than the other courses i bought from other guru out there. it's impressive and full of information, i can say buy-it you won't be disappointed.
I wish Michael will write more book or offer some courses or seminar doing actual deal in the near future.
Nat
Great tips and easy to understand.......2007-08-04
This books gives great tips for the novice and veteran ofproperty flipping. The author uses real life examples putting the concepts into practice.
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