Tim Burton

by Ron Magliozzi, Tim Burton (Contributor)

Tim Burton has reinvented Hollywood genre film-making over the past three decades. With a visual style inspired by the aesthetics of animation and silent comedy, Burton's work melds the exotic, the horrific and the comic, manipulating expressionism and fantasy with the skill of a graphic novelist. Published to accompany a major career retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art, this affordable volume considers Burton's career as an artist and film-maker. It narrates the evolution of his creative practices, following the current of his visual imagination from his earliest childhood drawings through his mature oeuvre.

Illustrated with works on paper, moving-image stills, drawn and painted concept art, puppets and maquettes, storyboards and examples of his work as a graphic artist for his non-film projects, this volume sheds new light on Burton and presents previously unseen works from the artist's personal archive.

Acclaimed American film-maker Tim Burton (born 1958) is known for his dark, gothic films about quirky outsiders, many of which are both Hollywood blockbusters and cult classics. To date they have been nominated for 16 Academy Awards and have won six. They include Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985), Beetle Juice (1988), Batman (1989), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Batman Returns (1992), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow, (1999), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride (both 2005) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), among others. Alice in Wonderland is slated for 2010. Burton has collaborated extensively with composer Danny Elfman and with actors Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Biography, Film, Graphic Novels, Horror, The United States Of America

64 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 2009

Reviews

[Anja · Rating 4 out of 5]

tim burton is a genius :)

[Coos Burton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anoche estaba por irme a dormir, cuando me puse a mirar mi biblioteca y me volví a encontrar con este hermoso libro que me regaló mi pareja hace unos años. El libro es 40% texto, 60% arte, y recordaba haber visto el arte que contiene el libro unas cuaaantas veces, pero no recordaba si había leído lo otro. Y ante la duda, lo leí.
No es ninguna novedad que admiro muchísimo a Tim Burton, que su persona y su arte me fascinan. Para mí, poder conocer un poco más sobre su trabajo es un privilegio.
En este libro no encontrarán una biografía, sino más bien un recuento de eventos importantes en la carrera de Tim. Osea, si quieren conocer más de su esencia y su obra, el libro es ideal para ustedes. Contiene algunos datos biográficos de interés, pero definitivamente no se trata de una autobiografía. A pesar de ser breve, yo creo que el libro abarca bien los aspectos más importantes en el arte del director, y que sabe explorar y hacia donde enfocar para que entendamos de qué va la cosa.

[Parka · Rating 4 out of 5]

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There's news that Tim Burton's coming up with an art book called The Art of Tim Burton. It's going to have 434 pages and should be released soon or early next month. This is not that book.

This book simply titled Tim Burton is an exhibition promotion book. It's published by The Museum of Modern Art to accompany the Tim Burton exhibition that's running on 22 Nov 2009 to 26 April 2010. The exhibition is going to have over 500 pieces of art created by Tim Burton himself.

In this book are only 64 pieces of art, and there are only 64 pages. You'll see coloured sketches, storyboards and sculpted models. It's a bit underwhelming but at least his creation and ideas are really cool to look at. Some of his work date back to the 80s when he's just starting out. Even then, his sense of design and artistic style is already established. There are also a few pieces of his personal work which are not related to movies.

For those interested in the story of Tim Burton, there are two essays of his inspiration and career, briefly looking through the different stages of his life.

I wish for a more detailed biography in the future. Tim Burton has created too many good movies and animation not to have one.

This little book should serve well as an exhibition guide, but will definitely leave the fans wanting more.

I highly recommend holding back the purchase of this book to see what The Art of Tim Burton has first.

[Annemiek · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book, we take a tour of the creativity of Tim Burton. A show of his extraordinary private collection. Information about why and how he made the movies, he made and the paintings, etc.

I found it very interesting to read about Tim Burton's youth and why he became the man he is today. I visited one of the expos a few years back and saw most of the painting and sketch ideas they describe in the book.

If you like Tim Burton's movie styles then this book is definitely a recommendation for you.

[Erica Robyn Metcalf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only wish this book was longer! :) Wonderful artwork! I'm so thankful that I saw the Tim Burton exhibit while I was in NYC. Because of that exhibit I recognized many pieces included here. Definitely check it out if you are a Tim Burton fan!

Favorite lines:
In the end, creativity is the saving grace of Tim Burtons heroes, whether they appear on paper as many-limbed, multitasking monsters, or on screen as woebegone humans sculpting shrubs and ice, inventing tall tales, directing exploitation in films, slitting throats, or surviving Wonderland. Their example of imaginative activity, as a response to conditions of disconnection and isolation, is the overarching message of Burton's work.

Burton is the conductor at the center of this collective creativity, and his films thus far are evidence of his distinctive individual stamp.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Tim Burton. His twisted sense of humor and interesting designs have captivated me since I was very young. My parents actually took the VHS of Nightmare Before Christmas away from me because I wanted to watch it every day. To this day, it's still one of my favorite movies. This was a companion to a show at the Museum of Modern Art, and I so wish I would have been able to make it! I knocked a star off because I really just wanted more than 64 pages.

[Dennis Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book prepared for the MOMA show of original art by director Burton. Many images I’d not seen before, including preproduction art for several films. Only 60 pages, but they are full of interesting images.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the artwork, I only wish there was more of it and it was presented in a alrger format.

[Thibaut Van Spaandonck · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a big Tim Burton enthusiast, I highly enjoyed this little, generously illustrated book. Highly recommended for any art and Burton enthusiast!

[Raquel C. Arco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Barliant, Claire (ed.) (2012) «Tim Burton» MoMA The Museum of Modern Art. [Ron Magliozzi and Jenny He, 2009 Exhibition catalogue, Paperback, 64 p. (Sixth printing, 2011)].



El Museo de Arte Moderno de Nueva York presentó en 2009 una gran retrospectiva de Tim Burton. Desde sus dibujos de la infancia hasta proyectos taquilleros de Hollywood, como Eduardo Manostijeras y Pesadilla antes de Navidad, el MoMA reunió cientos de pinturas, esculturas y marionetas inéditas de la colección del artista. Se puede ver una muestra de las obras de la exposición en este catálogo.



La exposición reunió más de setecientos ejemplos de dibujos, pinturas, fotografías, obras de imágenes en movimiento, arte conceptual, guiones gráficos, títeres, maquetas, vestuario y material cinematográfico -poco visto, de películas como Edward Scissorhands (Eduardo Manostijeras), The Nightmare Before Christmas (Pesadilla antes de Navidad), Batman, Mars Attacks!, Ed Wood y Beetlejuice, así como de proyectos personales no realizados y poco conocidos que revelan su talento como artista, ilustrador, fotógrafo y escritor-, la publicación profusamente ilustrada del catálogo ofrece apenas sesenta páginas de bocetos de películas y proyectos emblemáticos como Vincent (1982), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999) y otros, incluido The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories (1997).

[Emily-kasandra Cliche · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so beautiful, it only makes me want the art of Tim Burton even more

[Matty · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I'm not a huge fan of his later work it was still cool to get some insight into his inspirations and how he's changed film-making. The art was definitely a highlight for the book

[Dhwani · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a Tim Burton fan, this book felt like I'd died and gone to heaven.

[Darren Granger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really loved this!!!

[Jennifer Royan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect compendium to the 2009 Moma exhibition.

[Sarah M · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was interesting! I really like Tim Burtons drawing style and I enjoyed learning about the inspirations behind his art and movies! Tis grand, fun to flick through!

[ArthurDent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful selection of drawings, but accompanied by stiff and boring academic-style writing.

[Skye.M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE TIM BURTONS MOVIES SOOOO MUCH THAT I LOVE THIS WEBSITE.

[just me · Rating 5 out of 5]

luv timmy <3

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introduction of Burton and his works up to that point. Enjoyed the discussion of themes and of course the art

[leni swagger · Rating 4 out of 5]

merci gianni👍

[Daniel Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made me want to watch every Tim Burton film.

[Tiffanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is what I would consider a fair introduction to Tim Burton's work. It doesn't go crazy in depth to his life or work. So just be aware of that when you go to read this book.

[gigi · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE LEGS ONE IS SOO GOODD

[Megangoldberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can I feel your heartbeat against mine? It would be a perfect rhythm for tonight.

[Evan Frew · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not even a big Tim Burton fan but wow is he a great artist!

[Dani · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointed. This was more of a picture book than anything. And not much of one at that.

[super secret sexy bookworm · Rating 3 out of 5]

More commentary on cartooning in different climates than it is just pictures of Burton’s artwork.

[paalito · Rating 4 out of 5]

obra maestra

[Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

My love for Tim Burton’s work is insurmountable. It’s too great to put into words.