Ron Clements

An engaging story of 45 magical years of Disney animation, featuring nearly 500 museum-quality, full-color pages and 1,000+ pieces of archival artwork and photos. The corners of this smaller-than-typical coffee table book also serve as an animation flip-book celebrating Disney characters from the 1970s-2010s. If your favorite Disney Princess is Moana or Ariel . . . if your favorite Disney magic comes from Aladdin's Genie or Mama Odie . . . if your favorite Disney baddie is Hades or Professor Ratigan . . . then say, "thank you," to Ron Clements. (He says, "you're welcome".) Ron Clements is a key filmmaker (along with co-writer and co-director John Musker) responsible for some of the most beloved animated Disney movies. Now he shares his 45-year history at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His armchair-worthy memoir meets coffee table art book is an honest & fun ride sure to delight every Disney fan Movies that Ron features in his book: Moana (2016)The Princess and the Frog (2009)Treasure Planet (2002)Hercules (1997)Aladdin (1992)The Little Mermaid (1989) The Great Mouse Detective (1986)The Fox and the Hound (1981)Pete's Dragon (1977)The Rescuers (1977)Pinocchio (1940)Ron shares Easter eggs, behind-the-scenes stories & fun facts about: People who directly worked on & influenced the filmsResearch trips & selection of artists, voice cast & songwriters in preparation for the filmsScreenwriting, character development & world-building processesFrom storyboards, technical innovations, voice recording & animation to final framesEarly screenings (reaction to feedback & resulting changes)Press tours, debuts, receptions, awards seasons & growing the Disney legacy

Get Your Balls, Bats, and Sticks on Route 66! Immortalized in countless books, songs, and movies, Route 66 is a timeless icon of American culture. Until now, however, no guide to this historic byway has focused on another beloved part of American culture: sports. That all changes with RoadTrip America A Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66. In this groundbreaking new book, sports writer and lifelong sports fan Ron Clements goes beyond nostalgic buildings and classic cars to highlight historic sports venues, storied sports professionals, and current sports events along the Mother Road. Rolling west from Chicago to Santa Monica, the author shares inside information about the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB teams based in the cites and towns along Route 66. In addition, enjoy anecdotes gathered from auto and horse racing tracks, rodeo arenas, golf links, and the magnificent lineup of high school and collegiate sports programs to check out along the way. The book has more than 300 photos and maps showing the various attractions in each of the eight states covered: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. And because no book about the Mother Road would be complete without it, there's plenty of info about the iconic roadside attractions that have entertained and enthralled travelers for the past century.