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President Jimmy Carter's Epcot Pre-Opening Book.

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President Jimmy Carter's Epcot Pre-Opening Book.
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(Epcot, 1977) A custom-made presentation book prepared for President Jimmy Carter in 1977. This book gave President Carter and his administration an overview of what was considered the most important and largest project undertaken by Walt Disney Productions. By the early 1970s, the vision for Walt Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow had evolved from a community of people into a community of ideas and communication. This idea was comprised of two unique experiences, Future World and The World Showcase. This 50-page presentation book begins with a hand-singed letter to President Carter from Card Walker, President and CEO of Walt Disney Productions. Through color photos and reproductions of conceptual artwork, it showcases Walt Disney World as it existed in 1977, and the master plan for the future, which included Epcot, a Lake Buena Vista recreational community, and a shopping village. The book explores each and every aspect planned for Future World, including Spaceship Earth, The Seas Pavilion, The Land Pavilion, The Energy Pavilion, The Transportation Pavilion, The Life And Health Pavilion, The Space Pavilion, and Communicore. The book further explores the World Showcase, beginning with The American Adventure and the Community of Nations. The final pages of the book showcase Disney's technological advances including the use of solar power, modular construction, transportation technology, and environmental awareness. The entire book measures 17"x11" and 2" thick, and features a faux padded leather cover with gold debossed lettering. The book is in very good condition overall, with dents and scuffing to the cover from storage and use. The book offers an amazing and unique look inside the plans and ideas for what would become Epcot.