6C Walt Disney Studios. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1936. First edition

Quote

 "Nothin' to it, just takes practice."

Description

Donald Duck is an early children’s book publication that reflects the rapid rise of Donald Duck as one of Walt Disney Studios’ most popular animated characters during the 1930s. Produced in close association with Disney’s storytelling style and character design, the book translates Donald’s already well-known screen persona—his fiery temper, comedic misfortune, and stubborn determination—into a printed narrative aimed at young readers. Issued by Grosset & Dunlap, a major American publisher of juvenile literature, the first edition stands as a representative example of early Disney merchandising in print, capturing the studio’s efforts to expand its characters beyond film and into books, toys, and other media. As a 1936 publication, it also serves as a cultural artifact of the Depression-era United States, when Disney characters offered humor, familiarity, and escapism to children and families.

Notes

Original jacket cover, good condition, illustrated by the staff of Walt Disney.