Rolly Crump memoir

[Tom Morrow]

Imagineer Rolly Crump needs old photos of parks for memoirs

Vintage Disney photos needed for an Imagineer to write his book Washington Post Former Imagineer Roland “Rolly” Crump is turning the news swell back to nostalgia for the parks. He’s asking Disney fans to send him photographs of their old trips to Disneyland and Disney World to help complete his memoir. Crump designed some of the park’s most beloved attractions, such as “It’s a Small World,” the “Haunted Mansion,” and the pavilions of EPCOT. He was honored in 2004 with a Disney Legend Award. Disney superfan Jeff Heimbuch — who writes two columns for Micechat.com {From the Mouth of the Mouse and The 626}, a Disney discussion site — is trying to help 81-year-old Crump compile his memoirs of his time with the company, as well as his work for Busch Gardens and Barnum & Bailey Circus World. The book will be called “It’s Kind of a Cute Story,” and is expected to be released this summer. Heimbuch and Crump are seeking vintage photos of Disney that will show Crump’s creations when they were brand-new. Anyone who wishes to contribute will receive a credit and a signed copy of the book. They’re crowd-sourcing for images of... continue by Maura Judkis complete article

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[Ezra]

Rolly Crump's memoir, It's Kind Of A Cute Story, is nearly ready for print. Yesterday, co-author Jeff Heimbuch posted a layout preview. The cover design premiered a month ago. The book's website is here: It's Kind Of A Cute Story