Daily Archives: February 13, 2020

Ecomium Burnside

Posted on February 13, 2020 by nathanalbright

It’s easy to make fun of Ambrose Burnside.  Aside from his amazing mutton chops that remain his sole contribution to history outside of his military endeavors, which received the moniker sideburns, he was not a particularly successful general.  For Civil … Continue reading →

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Book Review: They Drew As They Pleased

Posted on February 13, 2020 by nathanalbright

They Drew As They Pleased:  The Hidden Art Of Disney’s Golden Age:  Volume 1:  The 1930’s, by Didier Ghez There is something uncomfortable about this book.  It is by no means a bad book, nor a bad way to appreciate … Continue reading →

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Book Review: All Aboard

Posted on February 13, 2020 by nathanalbright

All Aboard:  The Wonderful World Of Disney Trains, by Dana Amendola In reading this book I was made aware of something that I had not noticed or thought of before but which in retrospect seems obvious, and that is the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Art Of Big Hero 6

Posted on February 13, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Art Of Big Hero 6, by Jessica Jules, Preface by John Lasseter, Foreword by Don Hall and Chris Williams It can be a fascinating experience to read a book consisting mostly of artwork from a film that one has … Continue reading →

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