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The Art of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
A stunning visual tour of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, filled with exclusive interviews, on-set photography, and special introductions by director Tim Burton and Peculiar Children series author Ransom Riggs.
Tim Burton's adaptation of the Ransom Riggs novel Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is one of the most anticipated films of the year—and this lavishly illustrated companion offers a thrilling behind-the-scenes look. Written and designed by two of Burton's longtime collaborators, this book chronicles every step in the making of the film—from script development and casting to concept art, set design, costumes, visual effects, and much more. Filled with exclusive interviews, on-set photography, and special introductions by Tim Burton and Ransom Riggs, this deluxe hardcover volume is a terrific gift for peculiars of all ages!
Tim Burton's adaptation of the Ransom Riggs novel Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is one of the most anticipated films of the year—and this lavishly illustrated companion offers a thrilling behind-the-scenes look. Written and designed by two of Burton's longtime collaborators, this book chronicles every step in the making of the film—from script development and casting to concept art, set design, costumes, visual effects, and much more. Filled with exclusive interviews, on-set photography, and special introductions by Tim Burton and Ransom Riggs, this deluxe hardcover volume is a terrific gift for peculiars of all ages!
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 30, 2016
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January 24, 2018
I devoured this in one evening and I enjoyed it thoroughly.
I love this movie and I really appreciate Tim Burton's work.
It was fun to read about the process.
But mostly, I was able to stalk my Eva.
#EvaGreenForever
I love this movie and I really appreciate Tim Burton's work.
It was fun to read about the process.
But mostly, I was able to stalk my Eva.
#EvaGreenForever
May 29, 2017
I've always been a huge Tim Burton fan, and this glimpse into what it's like to watch him create a masterpiece was fascinating. A must-read for any fan of the books or movie.
April 14, 2019
Who doesn't love Tim Burton movies right? From the infamous Edward Scissorhands to Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street to name a few, and now with this novel turned into some of the amazing cinema experiences we should have from this past decade. It truly do this wonderful debut novel by Ransom Riggs the justice.
It always interesting to know some of the works being done to make such a wonderful movie. More over it is under the fairy & fantasy type of movie genres, where the imaginations play an important part to make it more fantastic & lovely art. To get to know that the director Tim Burton works closely with Ransom Riggs, the writer of this best-selling novel, made it more reasonable why this movie turned out to be fantastic.
The author of this book, Leah Gallo, really knows what she is doing. She curated the book perfectly so we can go through the process of doing this movie during the pre, during & post production's period. From the moment Tim Burton fall in love with the novel, until the final editing is done. We also will be familiarize with many terms used in the cinematographies world from this book.
And like many other good behind the scene books, more graphics & pictures! We can get through the early concept designs that has been proposed to the director before. It always interesting to see all the early concept raw sketches done by the director, transformed to its final designs that we can see at the cinema.
All in all, a good book for Tim Burton & the novel's fans. The same satisfied feelings that I get, just like when I enjoying the The Godfather: The Official Motion Picture Archives book.
It always interesting to know some of the works being done to make such a wonderful movie. More over it is under the fairy & fantasy type of movie genres, where the imaginations play an important part to make it more fantastic & lovely art. To get to know that the director Tim Burton works closely with Ransom Riggs, the writer of this best-selling novel, made it more reasonable why this movie turned out to be fantastic.
The author of this book, Leah Gallo, really knows what she is doing. She curated the book perfectly so we can go through the process of doing this movie during the pre, during & post production's period. From the moment Tim Burton fall in love with the novel, until the final editing is done. We also will be familiarize with many terms used in the cinematographies world from this book.
And like many other good behind the scene books, more graphics & pictures! We can get through the early concept designs that has been proposed to the director before. It always interesting to see all the early concept raw sketches done by the director, transformed to its final designs that we can see at the cinema.
All in all, a good book for Tim Burton & the novel's fans. The same satisfied feelings that I get, just like when I enjoying the The Godfather: The Official Motion Picture Archives book.
July 6, 2018
Love it
July 25, 2022
Perfect for fans of Miss P
February 13, 2017
This exquisite coffee table book details the making of the Tim Burton directed movie based on the book "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs. The original book tells the story of children with unusual traits in a captivating, surreal story created and illustrated with pictures from his vintage photo collection. I loved the original book and am tantalized by the explanations of how the movie was made from casting to post-production. With interesting pictures from the movie making and sketches and insights into Tim Burton's filmmaking, this book is an absolute treasure! Now, I am definitely going to watch the movie!
April 2, 2026
This was a random Dollar Tree find, back when everything was simply a dollar. It got shelved next to the book series that inspired the film and has been untouched since (except for dusting, I'm a book hoarder, not a heathen).
Due to Closing Day coming up on us and packing happening at a rapid pace, a small decluttering of books is happening. This felt like something I could read several pages of, at night and be done in a few nights without feeling rushed to finish it, so it joined a small stack of "read then get rid of books" instead of the "I don't think that I will ever get around to this/Do I actually WANT to read this?" pile.
I was pretty spot on, as the coffee table style book was crammed with sketches, stills, pictures and candids from the film with some not terribly in-depth, almost article-style writing. Its a easy read based on the actual film, NOT the pictures from the source material.
I enjoyed the film and as any proper weirdo does, I adore Tim Burton (without him, there is no Michael Keaton 1989 Batman, or Batman Returns, the greatest Batman movie ever), so when I spotted this at the DT, I grabbed it. I have wanted to read the books for years but I do that thing where I need the whole set before I start on them *face palm*, so this hardback, oversized picture book had company.
It was well written, with a even flow to the story and not so bogged down that it was a chore to read. Interesting little peek into Miss P as a film and a little bit into general movie making. Nothing life changing, unless by chance this happens to spark a interest in film making, in some unsuspecting kid that flips through this at their weird aunt's house. Who knows?
Not a fan of Burton? Of Miss P as a film? Then this book isn't for you. Not having read the novels *yet*, I am unsure if this would appeal to the fanbase of just the books. For me, not a bad dollar spend.
Due to Closing Day coming up on us and packing happening at a rapid pace, a small decluttering of books is happening. This felt like something I could read several pages of, at night and be done in a few nights without feeling rushed to finish it, so it joined a small stack of "read then get rid of books" instead of the "I don't think that I will ever get around to this/Do I actually WANT to read this?" pile.
I was pretty spot on, as the coffee table style book was crammed with sketches, stills, pictures and candids from the film with some not terribly in-depth, almost article-style writing. Its a easy read based on the actual film, NOT the pictures from the source material.
I enjoyed the film and as any proper weirdo does, I adore Tim Burton (without him, there is no Michael Keaton 1989 Batman, or Batman Returns, the greatest Batman movie ever), so when I spotted this at the DT, I grabbed it. I have wanted to read the books for years but I do that thing where I need the whole set before I start on them *face palm*, so this hardback, oversized picture book had company.
It was well written, with a even flow to the story and not so bogged down that it was a chore to read. Interesting little peek into Miss P as a film and a little bit into general movie making. Nothing life changing, unless by chance this happens to spark a interest in film making, in some unsuspecting kid that flips through this at their weird aunt's house. Who knows?
Not a fan of Burton? Of Miss P as a film? Then this book isn't for you. Not having read the novels *yet*, I am unsure if this would appeal to the fanbase of just the books. For me, not a bad dollar spend.
January 11, 2017
I listened to the first book on audio, was super excited when I found out that it was going to be a movie and happy when I found this sitting on the shelf at the library. I thought that this was going to be more like the marvel art of books. I thought that this would be alot of concept art and storyboards. Not so much VERY wordy and not enough art. I wanted more from the book, more on how they came to the decisions of using the concepts that they did.
December 17, 2019
Very interesting to look 'behind the scenes' of how Tim Burton directed this movie.
It's enlightening to go through the processes with the director and every department responsible for making it to the big screen.
It's enlightening to go through the processes with the director and every department responsible for making it to the big screen.
July 18, 2017
I thought this would be about the art included in the book, but it was about the making of the film based on the book. Just not what I was wanting.
August 15, 2017
It's a good collectors item if you are a big fan of the series like I am!
October 25, 2017
God book for film buffs.
An interesting and quick look at the making of the film. Plenty of details about the sets, effects, and actors.
An interesting and quick look at the making of the film. Plenty of details about the sets, effects, and actors.
November 6, 2017
Good.
Shows what was going on behind the scenes, including how long it took before the project actually started after it was taken up by Tim Burton.
Shows what was going on behind the scenes, including how long it took before the project actually started after it was taken up by Tim Burton.
October 31, 2020
Skimmed on Libby app
July 18, 2021
The process of making the book into a film and behind the scene pictures.
October 5, 2022
I loved the movie and I love the art and how they made this book
May 16, 2023
Beautiful
November 10, 2023
love tim burton
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December 13, 2024dnf
February 17, 2025
Very interesting learning how the film was made. Highly recommend.
August 3, 2025
3.5 I didn't love this movie when I watched it but reading about how movies are made is always fun and there was a lot of heart put into making the film
November 26, 2016
Very interesting to see behind the scenes of a great story!
March 4, 2017
This was good, interesting but good.
September 10, 2018
This book is very insightful into the making of Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children. It’s incredibly detailed and full of artistry. I definitely would recommend watching the film before reading, as it generally makes the book more interesting and anyone who has watched the film will adore the book. Even if you’re only vaguely interested, READ IT.
January 15, 2024
A great insight into the creative process of how the characters and settings from the novel were envisioned and created for the cinematic adaptation. From early concept art to the final visual effects, this book served as a window to the artistic journey behind the film. Includes many photos. Behind the scenes. Quotes and interviews. Production art. Concept sketches. Costume designs. Set locations. Storyboards.
September 11, 2016
A beautifully crafted book showing the behind the scenes process of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children movie (AKA Miss P, as they like to call it). It talks of the filming process and addresses the changes made to the characters/script with insight from cast and crew, as well as Ransom Riggs, himself.
The book covers aspects of the filming process, including casting the film, locations and sets, costuming and hair, filming and post production. One of the more interesting topics for me was the challenges of working with children and how they handled restricted hours, stunts, and even the fact that the children were losing teeth while film. The one thing I wish they discussed more and had more information on was costuming with pictures of the concept costumes as well as fabric swatches, however, the many other photos make up for it, particularly the recreation of the vintage photos from the novel. If you love behind the scenes information, this book is for you. If you are wary of spoilers for the film, I say wait to read it, because some of the changes are discussed, including new scenes added for the film.
For those of you worried about the film and don't want to read the book for spoilers, the book put my mind at ease. Riggs approved of the script and changes. Upon seeing the rough cut of the film, he said the film captures the spirit of the books. If the author approves, that's encouragement enough for me.
The book covers aspects of the filming process, including casting the film, locations and sets, costuming and hair, filming and post production. One of the more interesting topics for me was the challenges of working with children and how they handled restricted hours, stunts, and even the fact that the children were losing teeth while film. The one thing I wish they discussed more and had more information on was costuming with pictures of the concept costumes as well as fabric swatches, however, the many other photos make up for it, particularly the recreation of the vintage photos from the novel. If you love behind the scenes information, this book is for you. If you are wary of spoilers for the film, I say wait to read it, because some of the changes are discussed, including new scenes added for the film.
For those of you worried about the film and don't want to read the book for spoilers, the book put my mind at ease. Riggs approved of the script and changes. Upon seeing the rough cut of the film, he said the film captures the spirit of the books. If the author approves, that's encouragement enough for me.
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September 15, 2016I have a fascination with film making, so I always appreciate getting glimpses behind the scenes, being shown the group effort into how they are pieced together, and this was no different.
I feel like the experience of this was somewhat hindered by the fact that the movie is not yet out, so I have yet to see it, and the fact that I read it in e-book form, from my libraries online catalogue, which probably simplified, what I suspect to be, a very beautiful book (and the photos are always a bit harder to see in this format too).
I'm still a bit anxious regarding the film, as it does seem to of made quite a few changes from the original source martial, which I adore, but I'm also quite looking forward to seeing Tim Burtons vision for it.
I feel like the experience of this was somewhat hindered by the fact that the movie is not yet out, so I have yet to see it, and the fact that I read it in e-book form, from my libraries online catalogue, which probably simplified, what I suspect to be, a very beautiful book (and the photos are always a bit harder to see in this format too).
I'm still a bit anxious regarding the film, as it does seem to of made quite a few changes from the original source martial, which I adore, but I'm also quite looking forward to seeing Tim Burtons vision for it.
October 27, 2016
This book is so beautiful. I love it so much. I glad I bought this book.
The Art of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children takes the reader on a journey through the entire film making process, from pre to post production. I learned so much from this book and I now appreciate the movie even more.
It also contains some of the actors thoughts and behind the scene photos, and I loved that as well.
All in all this book is AMAZING and I definitely think it is a must have for fans of the movie, the book series and fans of Tim Burton.
The Art of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children takes the reader on a journey through the entire film making process, from pre to post production. I learned so much from this book and I now appreciate the movie even more.
It also contains some of the actors thoughts and behind the scene photos, and I loved that as well.
All in all this book is AMAZING and I definitely think it is a must have for fans of the movie, the book series and fans of Tim Burton.
December 8, 2025
I loved the movie as a kid. Then I read the books and I was disappointed. This book was a good look at why they made some changes. Still think they could have gone the original way. The behind the scenes look was very interesting. A lot of details and a lot of learning about what goes into making one of my favorite childhood films would suggest for anyone that likes this movie.
October 5, 2016
The Art of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was really interesting and I enjoyed seeing all the work that went into this movie.
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