Told in colorful detail by Charles R. Grizzle, a former Disney publicist, the 380 page paperback book with pictures adds unique insight to the Walt Disney Studio operation before Walt died.

The author's rugged adventures in mountains and desert, at home and abroad, evolved into a career with the people who created what has become a multi-billion dollar entertainment empire. In time, however, for him , this prime plum of a job lost its flavor and he left Tinseltown. Here's why.