Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Billboard Books (2004), Edition: 1st, 304 pages
Description
From the age of thirteen Ray Harryhausen knew his future lay in special effects. Drawing inspiration from his mentor Willis O'Brien, creator of King Kong, Ray took the art and skill of stop-motion animation one step further, weaving his magic on dinosaurs, aliens and mythological creatures alike. From early experiments with animating fairy tales in his father's garage to creating groundbreaking effects for blockbuster movies, Ray Harryhausen shares the fascinating story of his "animated life". The last great animator before the introduction of CGI, he takes us through the pleasures and pitfalls of sixty years dedicated to making movie magic.
Subjects
Awards
Richard Wall Memorial Award (Special Jury Prize — 2005)
Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award (Book of the Year — 2004)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2004-04-01
Physical description
304 p.; 11.75 inches
ISBN
0823084027 / 9780823084029
Local notes
Signed
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