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Art Direction & Special Effects
Special Effects: An Oral History
Pascal Pinteau
The monster spewing flames in Godzilla, the flying bicycle in E.T., the
rampaging dinosaurs in Jurassic Park: these are only a few of the cinematic
magic moments that have held audiences spellbound over the years. Spanning
a century of screen wizardry, and featuring the insights of several masters
of special effects, this fabulous volume pays homage to dazzling pyrotechnics
and the artists of illusion who created them. Hardcover, 566 pp. $57.50.
The Queer Movie Poster Book
Jenni Olson
From the underground to the Oscar-winning, the titillating to the tasteful,
the campy to the heartfelt, The Queer Movie Poster Book is a captivating
visual history of the best of queer film culture. Softcover, 132 pp.
$27.95.
Aliens of the Deep
Dr. Joseph MacInnes
Football-sized clams, eyeless shrimp, red-tipped tube worms, and lavish layers
of microbes: these extraordinary organisms, tucked away at the botton of the
ocean, are as close to alien life as anything seen on earth. In Aliens
of the Deep veteran ocean explorer and writer Dr. Joseph MacInnis follows
James Cameron and his crew as they overcome technical and physical challenges
to provide an astonishing view of an extreme world and dream about one day exploring
oceans -- and life -- beyond Earth. Hardcover, 192 pp. $43.50.
The Incredible World of Spy-Fi
Danny Biederman
The ultimate in espionage eye candy, The Incredible World of Spy-Fi captures
four decades of our favourite spies and their impressive cache of
gadgets. Danny Biederman, creator of the legendary Spy-Fi Archives,
has collected
over 4,000 rare pieces -- salvaging them from the darkest, dustiest
corners of old Hollywood soundstages and studio back lots. Here,
for the very first
time, Biederman profiles over 200 of his coolest, most captivating
gadgets and images, offering juicy trivia and insider stories on
each piece. Softcover, 160 pp. $27.95.
CGI: The Art of the 3D Computer Animated Image
Peter Weisher
This feast for the eyes is the first book to offer a comprehensive collection
of three-dimensional computer generated images from the most renowned film studios,
animation and special effects houses, and independent digital artists working
today. Inside you'll find an international sampling, that runs the stylistic
gamut -- from detailed scientific visualizations to painterly still lives and
surrealistic abstractions. Hardcover, 224 pp. $52.50.
The Movie Posters of Drew Struzan
Drew Struzan
Drew Struzan's talent for capturing what is both human and heroic
in the face of a movie character has made him the top Hollywood film
campaign artist for the past thirty years. His skill and artistry are
often imitated but remain unmatched. This ravishing collection of Struzan's
finest work, is a veritable catalogue of some of the most indelible
images in film history. Softcover, 120 pp. $42.50.
Silver Screen Samurai
The Best of Japan's Samurai Movie Posters
Hiroshi Yokoi
For over half a century, samurai movies haved wowed audiences
around the world with their gory sword fights and tear-jerking tales
of honour and sacrifice. This first-ever collection of original samurai
movie art pays glorious tribute to a cinematic genre that is truly
Japanese. Silver Screen Samurai is a must-have for samurai
fans, movie-buffs and lovers of poster art. Softcover, 111 pp. $29.95.
Production Design: Architects of the Screen
Jane Barnwell
In this fascinating volume, Jane Barnwell explains how production designers use
themes, motifs, and colours to unravel plot, character, and underlying concepts.
Various
aesthetics are discussed: the gritty realism of Trainspotting, the period
settings of The English Patient, the stylized glamour of Velvet Goldmine,
and many others. Softcover, 135 pp. $27.95.
The
Lord of the Rings: The Art of The Return of the King
Gary Russell
This magnificent book illustrates the creative development of the
film from sketch to special effect, and features 600 images. To accompany
this wealth of imagery are detailed and informative commentaries by
all of the featured artists and designers, together with a special
afterword by Peter Jackson. Hardcover, 224 pp. $59.95.
Henry Bumstead and the World of Hollywood Art Direction
Andrew Horton
With a list of credits that includes To Kill a Mockingbird, The Sting, Vertigo,
and Unforgiven, Henry Bumstead is one of the giants of Hollywood production
design. In this book, the story of his life and career is engagingly conveyed
in the context of a rapidly changing Hollywood landscape. The text is illuminated
by numerous production drawings, storyboards, and film stills. Hardcover, 193
pp. $44.95.
Hirschfeld's Harlem
Al Hirschfeld
This beautiful volume boasts a plethora of portraits documenting African American
artists from the Swing Era to the present. Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald,
Louis Armstrong, Gregory Hines, James Earl Jones, and dozens of others are
captured in Al Hirshfeld's inimitable and quintessentially American style.
Hardcover, 127 pp. $110.50.
Italian Film Posters
Dave Kehr
With a rich history in the visual arts and an innate predisposition
towards the grand and passionate, Italy has produced some of the
finest film posters in the world. These bold, vivid, and evocative
images have the power to arouse expectations of romance, mystery,
action, or escape. This stunning collection is the first of its kind
to be published in English. Hardcover, 152 pp. $59.95.
Special Effects Make-up
Janus Vinther
In this book, Janus Vinther provides step-by-step guidelines
for achieving a wide variety of grotesque and outlandish effects,
including bullet holes, body fluids, burns, and a variety of specialised
character make-ups. With detailed explanations of techniques and
materials and illustrations throughout, this book contains everything
that you need to know to look your worst. Softcover, 160 pp. $39.95.
Picture Show
Classic Movie Posters from the TCM Archives
Dianna Edwards
Vintage movie posters have a style all their own. They are so
utterly beguiling that it is no surprise that audiences flocked to
see the films that they were advertising. Looking through this visual
feast of rare, vintage posters, you'll be stunned to see that time
has not lessened the allure of these images one bit. A classic collection.
Softcover, 168 pp. $29.95.
Kyle Cooper
Andrea Codrington
Kyle Cooper is acclaimed as the most innovative and important
designer of film titles since Saul Bass; his credits include Seven, The
Island of Dr. Moreau, Spider-Man, and Mission Impossible.
This attractive and informative book -- written by an astute observer
of visual culture -- offers the first critical and historical assessment
of Cooper's stunning film work. Softcover, 111 pp. $29.95.
A Century of Movie Posters: From Silent to Arthouse
Emily King
An in-depth look at the fascinating history of the movie poster
from the perspective of graphic design specialist Emily King. From
Hollywood blockbusters to obscure foreign films, this book charts
the development of posters that have adorned cinema walls for the
last 100 years. Beautifully illustrated in colour and black & white.
Hardcover, 224 pp. $57.95.
Retro Stud: Muscle Movie Posters from Around the World
David Chapman
The momentous debut of Hercules in 1959 ushered in a new genre of gladiator-style,
sword and sandal epics. David Chapman's Retro Stud is the first book devoted
exclusively to the international psoters featuring the studs and damsels of this
bygone genre. Dramatic, alluring, sexy, and erotic, these posters have been lovingly
reproduced in this one-of-a-kind volume. Hardcover, 127 pp. $26.95.
The Art of The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings
Gary Russel
Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring has become one of the most successful,
and visually unforgettable movies ever made. But that was only the beginning. For
The Two Towers the artists and designers knew that they would have to surpass
even their own outstanding achievements. Within the pages of this authoritative and
insightful book are the incredible results of their work. Hardcover 189 pp. $49.95.
Inside the World of Star Wars
Attack of the Clones
Simon Beecroft
The incredible locations of Attack of the Clones are revealed as never
before in this lavishly illustrated guide. Intricate cross-section artistry and 3-D
maps provide the most detailed look yet at the world of the movie. Also, the carefully
researched text provides detailed background information and several new insights
into the Star Wars universe. Hardcover, 40 pp., $29.99.
 The Invisible Art:
The Legends of Movie Matte Painting
Mark Cotta Vaz and Craig Barron
Since the birth of cinema, movie-makers have created stunning special effects by
combining still "matte" paintings with live-action film. Matte painting
techniques were closely guarded secrets that never left the studio lot. In this unprecedented
retrospective, Mark Cotta Vaz and Craig Barron reveal the history of a visual effect
that has defined movies as we know them-from Gone with the Wind and Citizen
Kane to Star Wars and Titanic. Lavishly illustrated, The Invisible
Art showcases the finest examples of now-rare matte paintings and unveils a century's
worth of fascinating stories, legendary personalities, and cunning movie craft. Including
a foreword by George Lucas and a CD-ROM that brings to life these moving pictures,
this volume is packed with exclusive interviews and a narrative that time travels
from the first pioneering "glass shots" to the dawn of digital technology.
The definitive book for the consummate movie fan, The Invisible Art
conjures a never-before-told story of film wizardry. Hardcover, 288 pp., colour illustrations
throughout.
Film Posters of the 40s
Tony Nourmand and Graham Marsh
From The Maltese Falcon and Citizen Kane, to The Grapes of Wrath
and Casablanca, this beautifully illustrated book brings together the finest
posters from the best posters of the 1940s. Softcover, 127 pp. $37.95.
The Disney Poster Book
Jody Revenson
A gallery of large format, beautifully coloured posters traces in graphic form the
evolution of Disney's wonderful history. The more than 100 stunning reproductions
covers everthing form Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to The Lion King.
This book is cetain to delight. Hardcover, 96 pp., $47.00.
The Art of Noir
Eddie Muller
As much as it was about crime, film noir was about style, mood and atmosphere. In
this remarkable visual catalogue, the ultra-stylish posters and graphics from the
classic era of film noir are beautifully reproduced in full-colour. With their tantalizing
mix of sex and violence, and expressive graphic quality, these posters still pulse
with the dynamism and allure of the mesmerizing films they were created to promote.
Hardcover, 271 pp. $75.00.
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