The House of the Future

Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto's Vision of Tomorrow

David A Bossert

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The Old Mill Press
17 October 2023

History of architecture; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides; Theme parks & funfairs

Step inside The House of the Future, the iconic Disneyland attraction that captured the imagination of countless visitors during its ten-year run from 1957 to 1967. In this meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated book, readers will take a journey through the conception, construction, and ultimate closure of this groundbreaking exhibit. The House of the Future was a pioneering experiment in living that showcased cutting-edge construction techniques and futuristic household appliances, including the now-ubiquitous microwave oven. It was a glimpse into a world of endless possibility and unbridled optimism, brought to life through the vision of Walt Disney, his Imagineering team, MIT, and Monsanto. With stunning, never-before-seen photographs and illustrations, this book offers a deep dive into the world of The House of the Future and the lasting impact it had on generations of visitors. The House of the Future is more than a historical artifact; it's a testament to the power of imagination, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of progress.

By: David A Bossert
Imprint: The Old Mill Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 273mm, Width: 222mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.088kg
ISBN: 9781735769189
ISBN 10: 1735769185
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 17 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David A. Bossert is an award-winning artist, filmmaker, and author with over 35 years of experience in the animation industry. He began his career at Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he contributed his talents to many iconic films such as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Tim Burton' s The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Lion King, and Fantasia/2000, among others. Throughout his career, Bossert has been recognized for his innovative contributions to the field and has been awarded several patents for his work on digital imaging. Learn more at davidbossert.com

Reviews for The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto's Vision of Tomorrow

"""David Bossert's beautiful and comprehensive book will appeal to Disneyland fans, many of whom may have visited the House of the Future while it was in the Park. For those who missed it, they will find exquisite detail in this book, accompanied by many never-before-seen images. And there will be many architects, interior designers, urban planners, and cultural historians who will see this book as a chronicle of a milestone in design history. It's an immersive innovation, one that involved some of the finest residential design thinkers of the time."" --Bob Weis, Former President Walt Disney Imagineering. ""The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto's Vision of Tomorrow will be a very popular book with Disney fans! I am not quite old enough to have experienced The House of the Future at Disneyland, but I can't wait to read more about it. The foreword of The House of the Future is by Bob Weis."" -Mousesteps.com."