Description
Walt Disney had sensed the receptiveness of Quebecers to his captivating universe as early as the early 1930s. This great visionary would not only stimulate our imaginations, but also leave such an impression on our minds that it sparked a debate on censorship, encouraged our soldiers to enlist during the Second World War, and even put our artists to work in Hollywood.
From Janette Bertrand to the rooster at Rôtisseries St-Hubert, including the Jardin des Merveilles and Expo 67, Disney influenced the destiny of local people and left its mark on some of Quebec's most iconic public spaces. Whether it was Mickey's very first cartoons or great classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, or Mary Poppins, Disney's productions were in symbiosis with a formative era in Quebec society.
In this book, rich in anecdotes and previously unpublished images, Tristan Demers has unearthed little treasures of stories that bear witness to Quebec's undeniable affection for the many worlds of Disney over the past 100 years.
From Janette Bertrand to the rooster at Rôtisseries St-Hubert, including the Jardin des Merveilles and Expo 67, Disney influenced the destiny of local people and left its mark on some of Quebec's most iconic public spaces. Whether it was Mickey's very first cartoons or great classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, or Mary Poppins, Disney's productions were in symbiosis with a formative era in Quebec society.
In this book, rich in anecdotes and previously unpublished images, Tristan Demers has unearthed little treasures of stories that bear witness to Quebec's undeniable affection for the many worlds of Disney over the past 100 years.