Walt Disney Presents The Little Mermaid

A little sea princess, longing to be human, trades her mermaid's tail for legs, hoping to win the heart of the prince she loves.

Sebastian the crab tells how his friend, a young mermaid, saves a prince and then makes a deal to give up her beautiful voice to become a human so she can live with him forever.

After spying Prince Eric on his ship, Ariel the mermaid dreams of living permanently above the sea.

A little sea princess, longing to be human, trades her mermaid's tail for legs, hoping to win the heart of the prince she loves.

A little sea princess, longing to be human, trades her mermaid's tail for legs, hoping to win the heart of the prince she loves.

The Little Mermaid fans will be fascinated by the full script, complete lyrics, hundreds of rare archival images, sketches, insider notes, and historical details gathered from the Walt Disney Archives. The Little Mermaid has enchanted audiences of all ages since its release in 1989, and now you can dive deep into the full script, complete lyrics, and the film’s history with this stunning volume. Disney fans will be delighted by the hundreds of archival photographs, original sketches, and historical images curated from the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Animation Research Library, along with insider stories from Ron Clements and John Musker, the writers/directors of the film. This special edition provides an in-depth experience of the beloved Disney classic, giving readers a deeper appreciation for the animators, musicians, and voice actors who brought the story of Ariel to audiences around the world.

This fresh retelling of the classic Disney film The Little Mermaid is illustrated with vintage paintings, sketches, and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Illustrated with a variety of paintings, sketches, and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists, this fresh retelling of The Little Mermaid follows the story of the classic animated film. See how Disney's artists interpreted the story through different styles and mediums, and follow Ariel on her journey to becoming a princess.