{"product_id":"disney-parks-presents-the-haunted-mansion-hardcover","title":"Disney Parks Presents the Haunted Mansion - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBuddy Baker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Gilleard\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe song \"Grim Grinning Ghosts,\" composed in the late 1960s, continues to reside in the dark corridors and spooky cemetery of the Haunted Mansion. Millions of guests leave the mansion with not only a hitchhiking ghost but also this jaunty tune catching a ride all the way home.\u003cbr\u003eIn this hardcover jacketed picture book, James Gilleard's shadowy, textured illustrations accompany the lyrics of the classic song, and together they take readers on a guided tour deeper and deeper into the mansion, from the portrait gallery and seance room to the grand hall, the creepy attic, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuddy Baker and Xavier \"X\" Atencio\u003c\/b\u003e, both Disney Legends, created \"Grim Grinning Ghosts\" together, with Atencio writing the lyrics and Baker composing the melody. Baker has composed more than two hundred scores for Disney movies, such as \u003ci\u003eThe Fox and the Hound\u003c\/i\u003e; television shows, such as \u003ci\u003eThe Mickey Mouse Club\u003c\/i\u003e; and theme park attractions, such as The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Atencio started his career with Disney as an animator, working on such classics as \u003ci\u003eFantasia\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Mary Poppins\u003c\/i\u003e. He later became an Imagineer and scriptwriter and helped create Disney Parks attractions, including Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland and Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Gilleard\u003c\/b\u003e was raised in a small village called Garthorpe in the North of England before moving to London to study illustration and animation, which he now does for a living. His love of vintage animation has influenced his retro style. He enjoys old cartoons, pulp comics, birds, dinosaurs, and everything 1960s and 70s.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.5 x 10.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170889994375,"sku":"9781368048989","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/9337b25e285c2246767dffdd19372f49.webp?v=1733351506","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/disney-parks-presents-the-haunted-mansion-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}