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Ray Harryhausen : An Animated Life by Tony Dalton and Ray Harryhausen (2004,...

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Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Hardcover and dustjacket both in very good condition. Binding tight. Pages clean without markings. ...
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No
Era
2000s
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Fiction
Personalized
No
Original Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Inscribed
No
Vintage
No
ISBN
9780823084029

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0823084027
ISBN-13
9780823084029
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30247670

Product Key Features

Book Title
Ray Harryhausen : an Animated Life
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Film / General, General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Individual Director (See Also Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts), Techniques / Cinematography & Videography
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Performing Arts, Photography, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Ray Harryhausen, Tony Dalton
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
20 oz
Item Length
11.5 in
Item Width
9.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-110470
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
778.5/345/092 B
Synopsis
Currently unavailable - please check back for updates Ray Harryhausen is arguably the greatest stop-motion animator in the history of motion pictures, blazing new trails in special effects from the 1950s to the 1980s creating realistic dinosaurs, fantastic aliens, and imaginative mythological creatures. In the animator's own words, accompanied by hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, sketches, and storyboards from his personal archive, this book details Harryhausen's entire film career, from20 Million Miles to EarthandEarth vs. The Flying SaucerstoClash of the TitansandJason and the Argonauts. In words and images, this book explains the basics of special effects and stop-motion animation, along the way telling entertaining tales of working with the film stars of the day, such as Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, and Lionel Jeffries. Film buffs will relish such revelations as how Raquel Welch was picked up by a flying dinosaur inOne Million Years B.C., why the octopus inMysterious Islandwas really only a sixtopus, and what Medusa's blood was made from inClash of the Titans. Ray Harryhausen created the amazing creatures in such acclaimed movies asThe 7th Voyage of Sinbad,Jason and the Argonauts, andClash of the Titans. Contains previously unpublished hehind-the-scenes photographs, concept sketches, and movie production drawings. Provides a frame-by-frame breakdown of the animation techniques used., Ray Harryhausen is arguably the greatest stop-motion animator in the history of motion pictures, blazing new trails in special effects from the 1950s to the 1980s creating realistic dinosaurs, fantastic aliens, and imaginative mythological creatures. In the animator's own words, accompanied by hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, sketches, and storyboards from his personal archive, this book details Harryhausen's entire film career.
LC Classification Number
NC1766.U52H374 2004

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  • Just Outstanding

    Not just the content of the book itself. I expected that to be phenomenal,being a long time Harryhausen fan, and it is. Others have critiqued some of the pictures were postage stamp size. They're really not. Smal,l but not that small. I highly recommend it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: koll

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    a good book

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