Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara–The Stories. The Influence. The Legacy

By Erin

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A book ALL about Disney Princesses? YES please! Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara explores the legacies of the Princesses and what they represent today. Featuring concept art, memorabilia, and original interviews, Publishing September 20th, 2022. I wanted this one for myself…. but my niece (Princess Elsa) had other ideas. She wanted it and was naming all the princesses in the book to me. She knows them ALL already… and she’s only 3! Now I need to buy another copy of the book for myself.

Everyone knows the Disney Princess characters, but how did they become the cultural icons we know today? From the Princesses Walt Disney and his artists brought to the screen in the 20th century, such as Snow White and Aurora, to the recent additions such as Moana, Tiana and Rapunzel, each Disney Princess character’s influence has expanded beyond their original film. Each of their unique, individual stories create a fabric with the power to inspire our imaginations, spark social conversations, and empower us. I loved learning more about the princesses and their background, cool facts and information about all of our favorite princesses.

Featured Disney Princesses include:

• Moana
• Merida
• Rapunzel
• Tiana
• Mulan
• Pocahontas
• Jasmine
• Belle
• Ariel
• Aurora
• Cinderella
• Snow White

Organized by themes of origins and inspirations, re-imaginings, toys and collectibles, fashion, music, parks, fandom, and more, Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara features memorabilia
and interviews with Disney historians, directors, voice talent, and fans. Explore the different eras, influences, and legacies of the Princesses with Disney Legends such as Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid and author of the book’s foreword), Lea Salonga (the singing voice behind two Princesses, Jasmine and Mulan), and composer Alan Menken.

About the Author:

Emily Zemler is a freelance writer and journalist based in London. She is a frequent contributor to the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone, among other prestigious outlets. Emily is the co-author of A Sick Life, with TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, and the author of The Art and Making of Aladdin.

Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara

Published September 20th, 2022, by Epic Ink, an imprint of The Quarto Group Hardcover, 192 pages, 200+ illustrations. Pre-order today: $40 US on Amazon, I will be ordering another soon too, so I can have my own copy of this since mine was yoinked (as my niece says) from me. Lol.