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 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, moving-image stills, drawn and painted concept art, puppets and maquettes, storyboards and examples of his work as a graphic artist for his non-film 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 Pee-Wee'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.
| Publisher | The Museum of Modern Art, New York |
| ISBN | 0870707604 |
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| Author | Jenny He,Ron Magliozzi,Tim Burton |
| Format | Paperback |
| Label | The Museum of Modern Art, New York |
| Dewey Decimal Number | 791 |
| Studio | The Museum of Modern Art, New York |
| EAN | 9780870707605 |
| Artist | Tim Burton |
| Title | Tim Burton |
| Number Of Pages | 64 |
| Publication Date | 2009-11-12 |
| Manufacturer | The Museum of Modern Art, New York |
Review by Andrew loomies, 2010-04-18
I live in Bogota Colombia,i Know Tim Burton movies and works,but this book is amazing.Thanks Timmy.
Review by Todd M. Barty, 2010-04-14
What a delight it is to see behind the scenes drawings as well as some early, unseen, works of this acclaimed genius. How lucky we are that this has been brought out of the vault and onto display!
This is the catalogue of the current life retrospective of Tim Burton running at MoMA and is a thrilling taste of what is on offer.
Some of this reviewers personal favourites are "Romeo and Juliet", "Mothera" and the Clown series and Boy series - but there is a treasure for everyone. Do not miss it!
Review by A. Garavaglia, 2010-04-03
Important to have a book like this that contrasts well with the range of books I own, from Old Masters to 20th century along with genre art. As a teacher, it's great to juxtapose Burton's work with the academic works of Ingres, Daumier, etc. Gets students looking and open to the possibilities of invention, play and content. Burton is a lovable, creative freak (I mean that in a good way), a modern Heironymus Bosch with a wicked sense of humor and fun.
Review by Jackie Barton, 2010-03-09
Tim Burton an obsession for you? Then, of course you need to have his art book collections. There is just no choice in the matter. I love the illustrations. They help inspire me to sketch when I may not be in the mood. Tim Burton just puts his ideas on paper and doesn't worry about being perfect. That is part of his allure, I think. They are so creative and darkly whimsical and wonderful. I love any book of Tim Burton's illustrations. They remind me as an aspiring artist that perfection does not equal success. And his success is extreme.
Review by Judith L. Kahle, 2009-11-18
This book does a good job of showing part of the marvelous collection that will be available at the Museum.
