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QuikQuote: "DisneyWar," James B. Stewart's expose of Michael Eisner's 20-year tenure at Disney, arrived in bookstores Wednesday -- three weeks ahead of schedule. Publisher Simon & Schuster, which had sought to preserve a publicity campaign tied to the original release date of March 7, decided earlier this week to accelerate publication.
"I wish we had more of them. We got some Wednesday and sold out within an hour," Dutton's general manager Ed Conklin said. "We got more in today, which also sold within an hour. "We knew it would be a big book, but we had no idea it would be this big," Conklin said. "Obviously, this is an industry town. People were buying multiple copies."

We received it at my Barnes & Noble today and featured it on the front table. I didn't sell any tonight, though, even at 20% off cover price.

Bought mine today at the Barnes & Noble at Hazard Center, it was a bit hard to find, it wasn't at the front table, but on the backside of one of the new release tables. Looks like I got the first copy from that store....

So far, about 30 pages in, setting up a lot of history of both Michael Eisner, and Walt Disney and the rest of the Disney family. About to the point where Ron Miller, Diane Disney's husband gets the boot from the company, making room for Michael to take over, along with Frank Wells....

I am about 150 pages into "Disney War", but let me share you a comment Mikey made. (Last 2 paragraphs of Chapter 1, page 55)



As the dinner concluded, Gold made a toast to new management. Wells handed out elegant Mickey Mouse watches engraved with September 22, 1984, the date of the pivotal board meeting. "Thank You," he said to Roy and Gold. "We know you're responsible for our being here."

"Anytime we disappoint you, just tell me," Eisner added. "You got me this job. I'll never forget it. If I ever lose your confidence, let me know, and I'll resign."

:eek: To bad that can't be considered a verbal contract. That sounds like a great book. Once I finish the book I am already reading I will be sure to pick up a copy.

I am about 150 pages into "Disney War", but let me share you a comment Mikey made. (Last 2 paragraphs of Chapter 1, page 55)
You'll find that comment made many times. You'll also find other instances of Eisner denying that he ever said something that multiple people confirmed that he did, indeed, say.

I bought the book. It should be arriving by the end of next week. I bought a disney trivia book also. I figure I will read the dark with the light...:)