1939 Random House Publication Walt Disney's PINOCCHO Inscribed and Signed by Herman "Kay" Kamin. Book in Rare, Excellent Condition (1892-1949) Herman "Kay" Kamin was Disney's first merchandising director and proved a legend at the studio. Beginning in 1932, he pitched Roy O. Disney and Walt Disney to handle their merchandising and from that point on made Mickey Mouse one of the most recognized characters of the 20th Century and then cemented his legacy with the release of SNOW WHITE and the SEVEN DWARFS. His monetizing of Mickey Mouse began with the sensational Mickey Mouse watch and expanded into a juggernaut of popular products that helped keep Walt Disney afloat. His work on licensing of the SEVEN DWARFS is legendary and continued into PINOCCHIO. Offered is a 1939 edition of the gorgeous illustrated picture book of PINNOCHIO (third printing) inscribed and signed by Kay Kamin. Book still has the original dust jacket in overall very good condition with some paper loss and chipping. But the book and boards with litho art work are excellent.
Estimated Value $250 - 500.