Book Review: Disney Princess Beyond the Tiara
Fascinated by Disney Princesses and the history behind why they were created? We have a new coffee table on the horizon! Read on for a review of the book Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara: The Stories. The Influence. The Legacy by Emily Zemler and Jody Benson.
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Starting with Snow White, the book breaks down the inspiration behind the character by mixing facts with vintage photos and sketches. Each section is chockfull of fun facts for instance, Disney writers based Princess Tiana on famed restauranteur Leah Chase. Each section has a separate colored box that gives details on what went into the voice and character clothing for each Disney Princess.
Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara: The Stories. The Influence. The Legacy. is an exciting book that presents multiple chapters on Disney Princess history. Chapters that do a deep dive on each princess are included showcasing the books, live-action films, toys, Disneyana, and fashion, that have been released since the introduction of the very first princess! It’s a massive amount of information compressed down to the most important aspects of Disney Princess marketing.
One of the most compelling parts of the book is the discussion of music and the theme parks associated with Disney Princesses. Utilizing interviews with Disney historians, author Emily Zemler gives readers some background information but also what it is about Disney songs from the movies and theater that capture viewers’ attention.
Beyond the Tiara makes an excellent coffee table book or a gift for a Disney lover. It’s a balanced mixture of facts, archival photographs, and some modern inclusions like Princess memes and products making this an exhaustive collection of everything to know about Disney Princesses!
