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Summary: Burton on Burton
Review: Good book. Johnny Depp does forward, and you even learn about him. It has alot of information on Tim, and some pictures i've never seen. And you learn alot about the movies he's done, and one's he hasn't. Informative, a good buy.
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Summary: way2vroom4u
Review: I'm a big fan of Burton's work-but I also wanted to learn a lot about the director himself. The book is great if you're longing for some back ground on his movies. I wanted a little more of Tim talking about Tim-it lacks some personal emotion and depth. (Maybe I'm just too nosey). Its nice to read as Tim narrorates though-one feels as if they are getting to know him better. In all, this book was a good buy and I plan to read it again.
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Summary: the definitive book on Tim Burton & his films.
Review: i've always been a big fan of Tim Burton's films and this book fulfills any questions i might've had about this unique filmmaker. like all of the books of this series, it is an exhaustive examination of Burton's life and his films starting from his childhood in Burbank all the way up to SLEEPY HOLLOW. the interviews are very informative and candid (esp. his comments on the aborted SUPERMAN film). Burton isn't known for being the most chatty filmmaker in the world but the interviewer really gets him to open up. if you love Burton's films this book is essential. i'd rank it right up there with the also fantastic Lynch On Lynch and Gilliam On Gilliam books. now, when is Faber & Faber going to do one on the Coens?
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Summary: Like its subject... dark, involved, and challenging
Review: If you've seen Tim Burton in a broadcast interview, chances are that you know that he is not the most fluid of speakers, and for this reason I approached this extended interview with trepidation. However, beneath the sombre dust-jacket is an energetic and lively human being, who infuses the most simplistic life experiences with an infectious enthusiasm which makes this book an absolute joy. The prose simply sparkles with intelligence, and probably just scratches the surface of his brilliance. Burton impresses with his underlying sense of artistic integrity, but amazes with his heartfelt discussions about art and character. He wants you to share the sense of fun that these experiences have given him, and speaks passionately on many aspects of life. Here is someone not afraid to relate the most pedantic details if he considers them to have impacted his vision, and this is where the book excels most. In many ways, the talk about his actual films is comparatively mundane when compared to recollections of the experiences that shaped them. Topped off with a selection of Burton's distinctive artwork, this is a fine addition to the library of any movie fan, and it will leave you in awe of one of a cinematic talent that defies categorisation. In the foreword, Johnny Depp calls Burton a genius, and having read the man's take on the world, I think that it's a label I wouldn't argue with. This book is an exemplary example of the interview form, and proof that the best medium for preserving discussion will always be the written page.
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Summary: Dark and Mysterious ...
Review: In comparison to Ken Hanke's hardbound, mint-green book, this compendium fortunately is more accurate, coming straight from the horse's mouth. Plus, this collection features nifty pen-and-ink ilustrations by Burton himself and rare photos of his earlier works. However, the material spans only up to Ed Wood (since this was published in 1995), which is duly unfortunate since the book's format keeps things interesting for the reader. Otherwise, the readers are likely to get a sumptuous serving of Burton's off-kilter insights. Read it and howl!
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Summary: Light on Graphics, heavy on text
Review: It should be noted that this is an interveiw with Burton where he discusses his artistic philosophy, his life, his inspiration, and the making of his movies. There are few pictures, and they are small. Burton fans will really enjoy getting to know him as a person, but those expecting good pictures of his art will be dissapointed.
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Summary: The perfect source...
Review: The "X on X" series (Scorsese on Scorsese, Sayles on Sayles, etc.) is one of the best sources you'll ever find on a particular filmmaker. "Burton on Burton" is no exception. You'll find information on his childhood, his motivations, his early career at Disney, and background on the making of all his movies up to "Ed Wood." If you're a fan as I am (check out my site), it's an invaluable resource.
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Summary: This was an awesome book filled with words by Burton himself
Review: The reason I'm only giving this a nine is because all though this was an easy reading book with insight on many of my favorite movies it lacked information on Burton himself. This book was more of a "Burton on Burton's movies" rather then on himself. I loved this book and I thought it had great pictures and great stories of what went on behind the movies and how they came to be, but I was expecting this to be more of a biography. But for any Burton fan...this is something exciting to read that you really must have
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Summary: This was an awesome book filled with words by Burton himself
Review: The reason I'm only giving this a nine is because all though this was an easy reading book with insight on many of my favorite movies it lacked information on Burton himself. This book was more of a "Burton on Burton's movies" rather then on himself. I loved this book and I thought it had great pictures and great stories of what went on behind the movies and how they came to be, but I was expecting this to be more of a biography. But for any Burton fan...this is something exciting to read that you really must have
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Summary: "Burton on Burton"
Review: This chop shop of magazine interviews gives the reader a good sense of Burton's motivations and inspirations. The writer, or rather the interview-assembler, makes a solid effort in creating something linear and readable by interspersing Tim Burton's extemporaneous word with brief clarifications. The overall effect is clear, but there is quite a bit of redundant and sometimes trivial prose in the question-and-answer format. Thankfully, a bevy of the titular director's preproduction sketches gives the reader a rare glimpse into the lucid imagination of this self proclaimed "incommunicative" artist.
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