About
David A. Bossert is an award-winning artist, filmmaker, and author. He is a 32-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company, where he contributed his talents to Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), The Lion King (1994), Fantasia/2000 (1999) among many others. Bossert is an independent producer, creative director, and writer and is considered an authority in Disney art and animation history. He is a CalArts Board of Trustees member and is a visiting scholar at Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) in Pittsburgh. In 2018, he was awarded a U.S. Patent for his invention Parallax Based Monoscopic Rendering, and in 2020, he received an additional U.S. Patent for Varying Display Content Based on Viewpoint. He continues to explore transformative, immersive experiences in book publishing. Bossert is the author of numerous books, liner/program notes, and dozens of articles on animation. Learn more at www.davidbossert.com
Featured Work
The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto's Vision of Tomorrow
Are you ready to take a journey into the future? Discover the captivating story of Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto's groundbreaking vision with The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto’s Vision of Tomorrow by David A. Bossert.
In the mid-20th century, these visionaries came together to create a revolutionary concept: the house of the future. Through a combination of innovative design, cutting-edge technology, and a bold imagination, they created a vision of the future that would change the world forever.
This fascinating book delves into the history of this visionary project, exploring the ways in which Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto came together to create a future that seemed almost too good to be true. With never-before-seen photographs, detailed descriptions of the technology used in the House of the Future, and a behind-the-scenes look at the collaboration between these three companies, The House of the Future is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of architecture, design, technology, and innovation.
But this book is not just about the past— it's also about the future. The concepts explored in The House of the Future continue to shape our world today, and the visionaries who created it have left an indelible mark on our culture. By reading this book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the impact that innovation and imagination can have on our lives.
The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto’s Vision of Tomorrow by David A. Bossert is a must-read for anyone who loves architecture, design, technology, innovation, and the power of imagination. Don't miss your chance to explore this fascinating story— get your copy today!
Other Works
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Visual Companion
2023
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The Art of George Scribner: The Panama Canal Paintings
2022
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3D National Parks: Like You've Never Seen Them Before
2022
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Claude Coats: Walt Disney’s Imagineer—The Making of Disneyland: From Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond
2021
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3D Disneyland: Like You've Never Seen It Before
2020
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OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT The Search For The Lost Disney Cartoons (Special Edition)
2019
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Kem Weber: Mid-Century Furniture Designs for the Disney Studios
2018
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DALI AND DISNEY: DESTINO (Limited Edition)
2017
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OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT The Search For The Lost Disney Cartoons
2017
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The Art of Tennessee Loveless: 10 X 10 X 10—The Mickey Mouse Contemporary Pop Art Series
2017
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AN ANIMATOR'S GALLERY Eric Goldberg Draws The Disney Characters
2015
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DALI AND DISNEY: DESTINO
2015
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Remembering Roy E. Disney Memories and Photos of a Storied Life
2013
Awards and Recognition
- 2023- Nonfiction Writers Association Book Awards, Gold Winner for 3D National Parks: LIke You've Never Seen Them Before
- 2024- The Eric Hoffer Award- Nomination for The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto's Vision for Tomorrow.
- 2021- Nonfiction Writers Association Book Awards, Gold Winner for 3D Disneyland: LIke You've Never Seen It Before
- 2020- Patent Awarded- Varying Display Content Based on Viewpoint
- 2019- 31st Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Book Awards- Gold and Siver medals for Kem Weber: Mid-Century Furniture Designs for the Disney Studios