Burton on Burton

This revised edition explores the unique brilliance of director Tim Burton's work, featuring a new chapter on the making of Sleepy Hollow. In just fifteen years, Burton has emerged as a visionary filmmaker, known for his groundbreaking contributions through films like the Batman series, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood, and Sleepy Hollow. His films delve into the dark anguish and humor of his characters while showcasing a distinctive visual style. In conversations with Mark Salisbury, Burton reflects on his Disney animation training, the significance of design in his films, and recurring themes throughout his work. This edition also highlights the influence of 1950s sci-fi and 1970s disaster films on Mars Attacks!, as well as his stylized approach to Sleepy Hollow, featuring Johnny Depp. Enhanced with stills, storyboards, and set design illustrations from his major films, this work offers valuable insights into Burton's artistic vision and the extraordinary films that have emerged from it.