# Tim Burton: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work - Hardcover

by **Ian Nathan** (Author)

**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**.

### Author Biography

**Ian Nathan**, who lives and works in London, is one of the UK's best-known film writers. He is the author of nine previous books, including _Alien Vault_, the best-selling history of Ridley Scott's masterpiece, _Terminator Vault_, _Tarantino, Tim Burton_, _The Coen Brothers_ and _Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth_. He is the former editor and executive editor of _Empire_, the world's biggest movie magazine, where he remains a contributing editor. He also regularly contributes to _The Times_, _The Independent_, _The Mail on Sunday_, _Cahiers Du Cinema_ and the _Discovering Film_ documentary series on Sky Arts.

**Number of Pages:** 192

**Dimensions:** 1.1 x 10.1 x 8.9 IN

**Publication Date:** March 05, 2024

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