Realityland by David Koenig (2007)

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This very, very rare manuscript is a must have for any Disney Collector. It is a near mint advanced, unedited manuscript of the new non fiction book by David Koening called REALITYLAND: True Life adventures at Walt Disney World. This is NOT the final published edition that is available now. This is an advanced copy of the manuscript from Bonaventure Press. This book contains the whole story as envisioned by the author BEFORE Disney was able to pressure the editors into removing raw details of life and happenings at Walt Disney World. If you are a Disneyphile you have probably heard some of the rumors of what they were trying to remove from this book before final publication. The manuscript has been read through once only, but is in excellent condition. The manuscript was published in October 2007. Below are some reviews of the book's final published edition. This is the only UNEDITED manuscript you will see. Truly a collector's delight!!15 of 18 people found the following review helpful: Interesting and Entertaining - Not for Disney fanboys , October 6, 2007 By R. Baumanis ( Ann Arbor , MI United States ) - See all my reviews This is a provocative and entertaining look at the way Disney intruded on Central Florida, created its own government, and exerted its will on a quiet sleepy Florida town. Did everything happen the way the book says? WHo knows...Koenig has plenty of direct sources. More than likely more accurate than the "disney authorized" books out t that spout only the Disney partyline. In particular t are volumes of union records and complaints that are a goldmine for this type of material, since Disney hid all these things from the public, but they are all available as public record. The chapter on injuries and deaths in the land of WDW is especially interesting -- using primary police records and EMS logs, it clearly catalogs Disney's years and years of paying off casualties and their familes, and points its way directly to the terrible relationship Disney currently has with the Orlando media. This is a great and fast read for those who aren't necessarily Disney Fanboys...i.e. if you think that everything at Disney is covered in pixie dust, then by all means avoid this book. Like Disney Wars a few years back, this is a no-holds barred look at the disfunction that often runs rampant in large corporations. The chapter on the building of the first series of hotels in itself demonstrates the countless hirings, firings, and shady business relationships that WDW's creators encountered. All of it public record for those who care to look. Filled with plenty of trivia, it will appeal to those fascinated by Disney, but not necessarily blinded to exploring corporate greed and commercialism. MICKEYMOUSE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!! , October 14, 2007 By Michael J. Klementovich "Michael Klementovich" (Bethlehem PA) - See all my reviews I am a Disneyophile from the word GO!!!!!!!!! I have been to Disneyworld over 20 times (which is nothing compared to some people) and plan on working t when i retire. I have dreamed of being a part of the Disney TEAM since I was t in 1972 and soon I will be working for the MOUSE. This book is fantastic and gives an inside look at things that one would never ever realize. This is a winner all the way.....and I will order many more of these for Christmas gifts this year. KUDOS to the author for such hard work and insight!!!!!!!!!!! I know a lot about Disneyworld and this man is incredible in his accuracy. BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT and escape from REALITY for a while...while you learn about REALITYLAND read more

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