--- product_id: 117764801 title: "Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks" price: "$287.83" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/117764801-marc-davis-in-his-own-words-imagineering-the-disney-theme store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks **Price:** $287.83 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks - **How much does it cost?** $287.83 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/117764801-marc-davis-in-his-own-words-imagineering-the-disney-theme) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Award-winning filmmaker Pete Docter and veteran Walt Disney Imagineer Christopher Merritt share a deluxe two-book slip-cased set celebrating Disney Legend Marc Davis. The hefty volumes showcase Marc's mostly unseen Disney theme park concept art and offer a unique behind-the-scenes view as told through Marc's own words. On February 16, 1962, senior animator Marc Davis officially transitioned from Walt Disney Feature Animation to a new division of the company: a group assembled to design Walt's new theme park. After thirty-plus years animating classic Disney features, Marc would become one of the most renowned of Walt Disney's new breed of employee-Imagineers. Marc would become a driving force behind the designs of many of the most iconic park attractions. Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, it's a small world, Jungle Cruise, Country Bear Jamboree, and many others feature environments and storylines that were heavily influenced by his conceptual artwork. Featuring work from the sixties through the eighties, this two-volume set includes more than 1,500 pieces from the Imagineering archives, the vast majority of which have never been published. In addition, for the first time Marc's design theories as well as many of his stories of working with Walt are featured in his own words as recorded during hours upon hours of interviews by author Chris Merritt. Marc Davis in His Own Word s is a treasure trove for artists, students, and Disney collectors. Searching for that perfect gift for the Disney theme park fan in your life? Explore more archival-quality books from Disney Editions: Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky Walt Disney's Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks One Day at Disney: Meet the People Who Make the Magic Across the Globe Yesterday's Tomorrow: Disney's Magical Mid-Century Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food Maps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghai The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic Poster Art of the Disney Parks Review: A must have set of books for any student of Disney - Marc Davis, along with John Hench were, perhaps more than any other Disney artists, responsible for preserving Walt Disney's vision/look for his theme parks. Pixar director/animator Pete Docter and writer Christopher Merritt have created what is perhaps the finest, most thorough set of books on a Disney animator/imagineer. After 25-plus years as a Disney animator (one of the "Nine Old Men") Davis switched gears and became an imagineer for his second act. I knew of his involvement with the designs of the Pirates and Mansion rides. I had no idea just how far his art and influence reached into dozens of other Disneyland and Walt Disney World park attractions. These books are beautifully written and illustrated. There are photos and pieces of Davis's art I had never before seen. This is a must-have. This two-volume set will not always be available. Someday, it will be on Ebay at five or six times the cost. I recommend to any Disney/Davis fan to not miss this opportunity. Review: Simply brilliant! - What a wonderful two volume set this is. They contain everything anyone would want in finding out more about Marc Davis and his work. It is great that the books did not forget his volume of work while an animator at the studio while including his huge contribution to the development the Disney parks. Wonderful back stories, fantastic art work and photos – a must for anyone interested in Marc Davies, the Disney Parks and animation. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #771,396 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #749 in Art of Film & Video #1,620 in Pop Culture Art #4,559 in Sociology Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 422 Reviews | ## Images ![Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815lwJks3wL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have set of books for any student of Disney *by F***L on January 3, 2021* Marc Davis, along with John Hench were, perhaps more than any other Disney artists, responsible for preserving Walt Disney's vision/look for his theme parks. Pixar director/animator Pete Docter and writer Christopher Merritt have created what is perhaps the finest, most thorough set of books on a Disney animator/imagineer. After 25-plus years as a Disney animator (one of the "Nine Old Men") Davis switched gears and became an imagineer for his second act. I knew of his involvement with the designs of the Pirates and Mansion rides. I had no idea just how far his art and influence reached into dozens of other Disneyland and Walt Disney World park attractions. These books are beautifully written and illustrated. There are photos and pieces of Davis's art I had never before seen. This is a must-have. This two-volume set will not always be available. Someday, it will be on Ebay at five or six times the cost. I recommend to any Disney/Davis fan to not miss this opportunity. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply brilliant! *by P***R on September 13, 2020* What a wonderful two volume set this is. They contain everything anyone would want in finding out more about Marc Davis and his work. It is great that the books did not forget his volume of work while an animator at the studio while including his huge contribution to the development the Disney parks. Wonderful back stories, fantastic art work and photos – a must for anyone interested in Marc Davies, the Disney Parks and animation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A visually stunning look at the amazing work of Marc Davis! *by L***I on September 13, 2019* This is one of the best books about Imagineering I've seen (and I have a pretty extensive collection). This is a MUST HAVE for anyone interested in understanding how Imagineering and theme park design works. I'd also recommend it to serious fans of the Disney theme parks. ## Frequently Bought Together - Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks - Haunted Mansion, The: Imagineering a Disney Classic (A Walt Disney Imagineering Book) - Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making More Magic Real (A Walt Disney Imagineering Book) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/117764801-marc-davis-in-his-own-words-imagineering-the-disney-theme](https://www.desertcart.us/products/117764801-marc-davis-in-his-own-words-imagineering-the-disney-theme) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*