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The "Making Of" book for Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas is getting a new cover treatment - with a bright shiny Halloween glow and eye-catching title treatment.

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Tim Burton - creative genius behind "Batman", "Edward Scissorhands", "Mars Attacks!" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas" - gives birth to a cast of gruesomely sympathetic children: misunderstood outcasts who struggle to find love and belonging in their cruel, cruel worlds. ... Read more

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Great Book
Short and sinister! I loved most of the poems, and the illustrations are fantastic as well! I gave this away as a birthday present and she adored it! ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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If you are a Tim Burton fan, you need to own this book.
I love this book!I look at it at least once a day, and I always find something that I've never noticed before!The book is well organized, and I just love all of the anecdotes that his friends, family, and collegues contributed to the book.If you like Tim Burton this book is definitely worth every penny!

BRAND NEW!
Excelence buying: fast shipping, good price and book like new, sealed and in perfect condition. Superb!

Fans will love this book!
First I have to say that I can't believe there aren't reviews listed yet for this amazing book. Worth every penny. It's quite heavy too. I quickly flipped through the book first to see what art was actually inside and then I went back to actually read what was written. You won't be disappointed. I loved all the personal touches to the book. There are quite a few pull-outs to view. I bought the standard edition and I'm curious what the deluxe edition entailed. I am a huge Nightmare Before Christmas fan and I would have liked to have seen more "Sally" art but this book has a bit of everything for all the Burton fans out there. ... Read more

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Four-inch figures of Tim Burton's star-crossed lovebirds, Stick Boy and Match Girl, accompany a set of 8 (4 each of 2 designs) note cards and envelopes in this boxed set. The stationery features Tim's original drawings of the characters while the figures are unavailable anywhere other than this set. Also included is a card with the poem that tells the story of this ill-fated romance.All of the above items are cleverly packaged in a giant 2-piece matchbox with sliding tray! ... Read more

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Another Burton delight.
Tim Burton's book "The Melkancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories" and the range of "Tragic Toys" derived from it demonstrate the wider imagination that make his feature films so unique.
This item is a stationary set featuring artwork from "Oyster Boy" - specifically focusing on "Stick Boy and Match Girl in Love" poem. The set also includes two of the Tragic Toys - Stick Boy and Match Girl. I is all cleverly packaged in a large Burtonesque match=box.
. This is fun and a must for Burton completists.

Super!
Oh my gosh!My daughter loves Tim Burton and when I saw this set, I had to get it for her for Christmas.It is very unique and a must for Burton addicts.

The Best of Burton!
I purchased this set for a friend and She loved it! It looks great out of the box and the figures are great! I love it!

Great product if you don't plan to use
I love my Stick Boy and Match Girl figurines that come with this set, but I ran into one little problem when I was going to send one of the cards to a friend--the cards don't fit in their envelopes. With a little cramming, I finally got it in there, but it was bow-shaped because the card was just a bit too large for the tiny envelope. This is a unique and fun product, but I don't recommend it if you are actually planning to use the cards.

Very Cool Gift
I bought this as a gift for my girlfriend. She is into odd art and objects and this was just the thing. She has read Tim Burton's book, but enjoys his art work more than the stories, thus I felt like this would be a good gift. Nicely packaged and even cooler out of the box. ... Read more

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Join Alice as she disappears down a rabbit hole one more time and emerges in the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland! Magical escapades highlight Alice's journey, including a wild encounter with the Queen, the Mad Hatter, the Jabberwocky, and many others!

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Tim Burton (USA, b. 1958) is the youngest of Hollywood's most successful directors. He has the knack of making films with a very broad appeal, taking the silliness out of the representation of children, while remaining in touch with the child within himself and his audiences. Burton emerged as a director and storyteller after working as an animator for Disney. His meeting with Johnny Depp enabled him to give physical form to the heroes of his imaginary worlds, where fear is mixed with laughter, strange is normal and those who are not normal, such as "Edward Scissorhands" (1990), must be preserved. After "Beetlejuice" (1988) and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2005), the resolutely boyish Burton, now in his fifties, presents his version of "Alice in Wonderland" (2010). ... Read more

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Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. In addition to an introduction to the subject, each topic is individually analyzed and reviewed, examining its impact on culture or history. There is also a reference section that lists related web sites and weightier (and more expensive) books on the subject. For media buffs, students, and inquiring minds, these are great entry-level books that build into an essential library. ... Read more

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BradyGames’ Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie’s Revenge Official Strategy Guide includes the following:

• A complete walkthrough of this bizarre adventure.
• Expert boss strategies to defeat the entire freakish cast of characters, including Oogie Boogie.
• Extensive maps of the more than 25 levels.
• Detailed listing of Jack Skellingtons alternate forms, Santa Jack and the Pumpkin King.
• Game secrets revealed!

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action/Adventure

Customer Reviews (4)

great
I recieved my order in a well timed fashion and I am very happy with the product.

Tim Burton at his best
This has to be in every one's top 100 best movies ever.Tim Burton's stop motion photography must have taken forever to make, but what a masterpiece.The characters, Jack and Sally are great.OOogie Boogie is a bit scary in a way, but makes a good villain type. Love it!My son is now a Tim Burton fan for life.Must have!Must see!

nightmare before christmas strategy guide
I was very pleased with the results of my order.It had arrived in decent time and in great condition, an he price was really reasonable as well.I wanted to thank you for the great customer service and service that i had received.

Midniyt
The book gives great descriptions and walkthorugh for the entire game. Plus gives character info for all that you run into,and descriptions for each costume Jack turns into. Bradygames brand is a good name in general. ... Read more

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The newly revised edition of this book features 11 songs from Tim Burton's creepy animated classic, with music and lyrics by Danny Elfman. Songs include: Jack's Lament * Jack's Obsession * Kidnap the Sandy Claws * Making Christmas * Oogie Boogie's Song * Poor Jack * Sally's Song * This Is Halloween * Town Meeting Song * What's This? * Finale/Reprise.Now Back in Print! ... Read more

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Incredible Music!
After seeing the movie, my kids were very interested in getting the music.These arrangements are incredible.My daughter has been playing piano for 7 years and this music is just at her level.It is a bit difficult for my son who has had 5 years of piano.However, he is having a ball with the guitar chords, as he plays guitar too. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is at an advanced intermediate or advanced level of piano. It is a joy to listen to my kids play and sing from this book.

If you have to have it...
I bought it because some of my younger (voice) students loved the movie and wanted to sing the songs.I never really got into the movie but I must admit the music is kinda nuts (in a good way).Sally's Song is beautiful, but for the most part, the music is too insane for me to play while teaching, so I think I'll look for a Karaoke CD somewhere.

Hard, but well worth it
This is one of the most awesome soundtrack sheet music books I've ever seen! All of the pieces sound like they do in the movie, and the grand staff notes are close enough to the original melody to sing along to. The key is hard to get used to, but once you do, it's amazing!!

Danny Elfman is an incredible movie soundtrack composer
This book is a challenge even for the most experienced pianist. His music is fun and intricate and complex. I recommend this book for anyone who is not only a fan of the movie but a fan of excellent music who is looking for music that takes their knowledge of music theory to the max.

absolutely amazing
I love all things tim burton, especially the soundtracks to his movies. danny elfman is possibly the most talented composer in hollywood and it baffles me that not all his music is sold as a piano vocal series, since it is so very suitable for just that. consequently I was thrilled to find this little book, and I was not disappointed. it is simple enough for a novice to play along based on the chords, and yet sophisticated enough for the more experienced pianist to get a lot out of the instrument. as has been noted elsewhere, the guitar chords are indeed systematically drawn every tim they occur, which to me is a fantastic idea. every tim burton/danny elfman fan who likes singing and playing the piano should own a copy of this!

the second I got my hands on it, I went directly to my piano and did not get up for the next four hours. that's how great it is to be your very own nightmare before christmas soundtrack! ... Read more

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This fantastic mug, featuring "Roy, the Toxic Boy" changes design when filled with a hot beverage. Roy's toxic cloud creeps away and disappears! ... Read more

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Don't wash this mug
I truly love my toxic boy mug that I got for my birthday but after owning it for such a short time the graphic is starting to peel off. I didn't put it in the dishwasher at all. It was carefully hand washed each time. Cool concept but poorly crafted. ... Read more

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With over 200 photographs, drawings, storyboards, and the complete screenplay, a magnificent visual book on Twentieth Century Fox's Planet of the Apes, as reimagined by visionary director Tim Burton (Sleepy Hollow, Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, Batman). The original 1968 Planet of the Apes starring Charlton Heston spawned a worldwide cult of devoted fans, along with four movie sequels, two TV series, and over $100 million in merchandise sales. This Planet of the Apes tells an all-new story (with echoes of the original), brought up to date by today's most acclaimed creator of cinematic worlds and a state-of-the-art production team. This book reveals the brilliant filmcraft—from preliminary production designs and character sketches to fully realized scenic art and blueprints, and the final sets and action as photographed. The complete screenplay is included, as well as details of the production from casting to post, glimpses behind the creation of the thrilling action and special effects, and insights into Tim Burton's envisioning of this classic story. Over 200 color illustrations. ... Read more

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Good For The Kids
This book was written for kids who enjoyed the remake of Planet of the Apes. Grown-ups will probably not enjoy it but it was not intended for grown-ups. The book is a nice effort for the kids. The mediocre script for the movie did not leave the author of the book with much to work with. It is nice to see that a new generation of Apes has begun and I welcome the effort of the author.

Not the Planet of the Apes
This has everything to do with the recent movie and nothing to do with the real book. The real book had messages that were really lost in the recent film, it was close to a modern day Gulliver's Travels, raising questions about how we treat animals, our science and our society.

This will no doubt be fairly close to the recent film, which is okay hokum. Excepting the massive holes in the plot of the recent movie... How did horses arrive on the planet? Where were the non-chimps on the station etc?

A beautifull Collector's piece.
This is a beautifull book about the 2001 version of Planet of the Apes directed by Tim Burton.

It is varied, with lots articles on many aspects of the film and richly illustrated througout with incredible film and "behind the camera" images. Additionally you will find the complete screenplay with related photos. All those elements combined make it an excpetional piece of film memorabilia.

Overall, this book does a great service to a movie that continues the great myth of "Planet of the Apes".

Missed it by that much
I liked this book overall, and it was interesting to see the changes and deletions between te script and the finished film. The big problem I had was the omission of the ending scene in the screenplay, it just seems like a cop out to protect a secret that was already out at the time of the book's release A WEEK AFTER THE MOVIE CAME OUT. I wanted this book in hardback but for somereason it never came available, and I ended up settling for the paperback version. I have a feeling the Cinefex magazine covering Planet of the Apes will be much more informative for a lot less money.

decent book, but ENDING IS MISSING
The copy of this book I have does NOT have the surprise ending that is in the film. I won't spoil the ending, but neither will this screenplay.... ... Read more

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A Wonderful Visual Companion
As an artist and Tim Burton fan, I purchased this book with pure excitement. I have many other art companion books relating to Tim Burton movies, and I must say, this is one of my favorites. I love the behind-the-scenes look that the audience gets into the making of this amazing film. I also love seeing Burton's artwork that inspired his creations for this visually stunning film. I highly recommend this book to any Burton fan, artist, or film buff!

Wonderful, but missing a few things.
The book is put together really well. But as for pictures...there is a lot more film stills, than production drawings or detail oriented stuff. I would have loved more of that. But I still really like the book.....

Stunning!
This book's an incredible labour of love, all film companion's should be as sumptuous, from concept artwork to high resolution film stills, filling 256 glorious pages, it's everything you could wish for and more.
Well worth the money, even the paper it's printed on is fine quality, just the kind of book that makes me even more vehemently against kindle's and other such devices, I hope to god we never come to reducing beautiful books like this, to puny little screens.

Cinematic grea!t
Beautiful movie and wonderful art and direction went into it. If you loved the movie or just the look and mood it is a wonderful look inside the making of Alice.

Capturing the Visual Wonder of the Movie
I love this book!!I absolutely adored the movie and wanted a true visual companion to study the images further.I loved the interviews with the actors...Tim Burton's introduction...commentary by LInda Woolverton who wrote the screenplay.

Loved reading about the creative direction and challenges of the movie...looking at the inspiring illustrations that preceded the final product...it's a heck of a great book and worth every penny.I find that I don't agree at all with the person who thought there wasn't enough information about the making of the movie.The entire movie was shot in the green room....and there is an entire section of the book devoted to that.

This is an absolute treasure...right down to the full copy of the oraculum that is printed on the reverse side of the dust jacket...fabulous!! ... Read more