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The evolution of the iconic filmmakers creative practice, from childhood sketches to his mature oeuvre Tim Burton has reinvented Hollywood genre filmmaking over the past three decades. With a visual style inspired by the aesthetics of animation and silent comedy, Burton's work melds the exotic, the horrific and the comic, manipulating expressionism and fantasy with the skill of a graphic novelist. Published to accompany a major career retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art, this affordable volume considers Burton's career as an artist and filmmaker. It narrates the evolution of his creative practices, following the current of his visual imagination from his earliest childhood drawings through his mature oeuvre. Illustrated with works on paper, movingimage stills, drawn and painted concept art, puppets and maquettes, storyboards and examples of his work as a graphic artist for his nonfilm projects, this volume sheds new light on Burton and presents previously unseen works from the artist's personal archive.Acclaimed American filmmaker Tim Burton (born 1958) is known for his dark, gothic films about quirky outsiders, many of which are both Hollywood blockbusters and cult classics. To date they have been nominated for 16 Academy Awards and have won six. They include PeeWee's Big Adventure (1985), Beetle Juice (1988), Batman (1989), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Batman Returns (1992), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow, (1999), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride (both 2005) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), among others. Alice in Wonderland is slated for 2010. Burton has collaborated extensively with composer Danny Elfman and with actors Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Tim Burton'? A: The book 'Tim Burton' focuses on the evolution of the filmmaker's creative practice, showcasing his work from childhood sketches to his mature artistic style.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 64 pages of content.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Tim Burton' published? A: The book was published on November 12, 2009.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Tim Burton.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book is illustrated and includes works on paper, concept art, storyboards, and other visual elements.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of Tim Burton? A: Yes, the book is suitable for fans of Tim Burton as it provides insights into his creative practices and previously unseen works.
- Q: What themes are explored in Tim Burton's films as mentioned in the book? A: The book explores themes of gothic aesthetics, quirky outsiders, and blends horror with humor within Tim Burton's films.
- Q: Are there any notable films by Tim Burton discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses notable films such as 'Beetlejuice', 'Edward Scissorhands', and 'Alice in Wonderland'.
- Q: Can I find previously unseen works in this book? A: Yes, the book presents previously unseen works from Tim Burton's personal archive.