The Extended Universe: How Disney Killed the Movies and Took Over the World
Vicky Osterweil
In a blend of cultural critique, corporate history and political analysis, and drawing on extensive interviews, this provocative account of Disney’s rise to cultural dominance argues that it is now impossible to reflect on the wonders of growing up without thinking of Disney’s films, amusement parks and merchandising.
Haymarket Books, £22.00, 30 June 2026, 9798888903667