Category Archives: Artwork

Book Review: Walt Disney Characters Needlepoint Book

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Random House Year: 1976 Pages: 96 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-394-49910-7 “Embroidering your Disney friends on canvas.” And who hasn’t thought about doing that? Me. I never thought about doing that until I found this old book in a Charity Shop! Even though it is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Art in Advertising by David K. Stone

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Pitman Publishing Corp. Year: 1961 Pages: 48 Type: Softcover ISBN: 1-9876543 “…the success of the ad depends upon the illustration’s effectiveness.” If you’ve ever wondered if you have what it takes to break into the world of advertising, this booklet is for you. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Lone Ranger Adventures LP Record

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Dis-LEE

The Lone Ranger is a fictional masked adventurer and vigilante who was a former Texas Ranger. He fought outlaws in the American Old West with his Native American friend Tonto (most famously portrayed by Jay Silverheels). Perhaps the most famous portrayer of the character was by Clayton Moore on television. The … Continue reading →

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In the Wild: Dumbo Interlocking Picture Puzzle

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Nothing thrills me more than finding a Disney treasure in the wild! Well, maybe a few things. But this character mashup Dumbo interlocking picture puzzle was a least a treat to find: The Jaymar Specialty Company (Inc.) has created some … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Disney’s Family Fun Crafts

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Hyperion Year: 1997 Pages: 256 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-7868-6304-8 “Don’t worry about getting a little paint on the pages.” Back in the 90s kids still liked to make things. Crafts were all the rage and Disney’s FamilyFun Magazine was happy to supply all kinds … Continue reading →

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D23 Concept Art Lithograph Set

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

D23 is the official Disney fan club of which I was once a member. But expenses got too high for me to continue, and I really miss the premiums! I was a member for many years and from time to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Motion Picture Mary Poppins

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Whitman Publishing Company Year: 1964 Pages: 218 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A – First Edition “It seemed to be a person.! A person floating down out of the sky!” And so Mary Poppins comes into the lives of the Banks family. A Nanny of special … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Collection Toy Story CD Set

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Toy Story is the 10th release in The Legacy Collection. It’s a two-disc album that hit stores on July 10, 2015, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the movie. The album features the film’s complete original soundtrack, four demo recordings, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Norman Rockwell Treasury

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Galahad Books Year: 1987 Pages: 216 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-88365-411-3 “Norman Rockwell began by being successful.” – Author Everyone who knows and loves illustrative art knows the work of Norman Rockwell from the covers of the Saturday Evening Post. But this prolific artist … Continue reading →

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Reviews: Gracey Manor Designs – Disney Replicas

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Facebook can be a very convenient way to find unique businesses. I have purchased many things from sellers in this way but have never had such a nice experience as I have with Gracey Manor Designs. I’ve been blogging on … Continue reading →

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