For the first time ever a comprehensive look at the
personal and project artwork of Tim Burton.
Hardcover with cloth slipcase.
Hand signed inside cover.
Includes numbered and individually signed
lithograph - ready for framing, not folded.
Over 1000 illustrations and 430
pages plus foldouts.
The Art of Tim Burton is the definitive compilation of
forty years of Tim Burton's artistry, including film concepts and hundreds of
illustrations from his personal archives, edited under the creative guidance of Burton
himself. This comprehensive 434 page book is grouped into thirteen chapters that examine
common themes in Burton's work, from his fascination with clowns to his passion for
misunderstood monsters, to his delight in the oddities of people. Many of Burton's
friends and collaborators offer their thoughts, insights and anecdotes about Tim
Burton's style and artistic approach to life.
Artwork from the following films and projects are
included in this book: Alice in Wonderland (2010), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of
Fleet Street (2007), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride (both 2005), Big
Fish (2003), Planet of the Apes (2001), Sleepy Hollow, (1999), Mars Attacks! (1996), Ed
Wood (1994), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Batman Returns (1992), Edward
Scissorhands (1990), Family Dog (1987), Batman (1989), Beetlejuice (1988), Pee-Wee's Big
Adventure (1985), Frankenweenie (1984), Vincent (1982), and Hansel & Gretel (1982).
The book also contains additional drawings from his illustrated book of poetry The
Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories (1997), and from The World of
Stainboy web shorts (2000).
Text By: Leah Gallo, Design by: Holly Kempf, Edited by:
Derek Frey, Leah Gallo & Holly Kempf
*PLUS*
Personal text contributions by friends and fellow
creatives including:
Allison Abbate, Colleen Atwood, John August, Rick
Baker, Helena Bonham Carter, Felicity Dahl, Johnny Depp, Danny Devito, Danny Elfman,
Carlos Grangel, Ray Harryhausen, Martin Landau, Rick Heinrichs, Christopher Lee, Lindsay
Macgowan, Shane Mahan, Ian Mackinnon, Alex Mcdowell, Victoria Price, Ken Ralston, Paul
Reubens, Deep Roy, Winona Ryder, and Richard Zanuck.
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