This new and updated edition covers the full life's work of iconic director Tim Burton, including the Netflix phenomenon Wednesday and the start of development on Beetlejuice 2. Tim Burton is one of the most popular and remarkable filmmakers of the last 30 years, being responsible for such films as
Edward Scissorhands,
The Nightmare Before Christmas,
Corpse Bride and
Alice in Wonderland. He is famed for the
visually arresting style of his films combined with highly original storylines.
A truly international filmmaker, Tim Burton has carved a reputation as one of the world's greatest creative directors. This stunning treasury explores the influences on his development as a filmmaker and assesses
how he has captured the fruits of his imagination on screen.
Illustrated with many behind-the-scenes photographs and stunning film stills, chapters analyze the success and style of films such as
Beetlejuice,
Ed Wood and
Mars Attacks!, and examine how Burton
breathed new life into well-known stories that include
Batman,
Planet of the Apes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice Through the Looking Glass and
Dumbo. Tim Burton: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work is a must for anyone who enjoys the creativity of films and is a fitting appreciation of one of Hollywood's most dynamic movie directors. It takes you through his films,
explaining how he got to where he is and why his films are so revered.