Customer Reviews
Good, Not Excellent. - By: David Carling, 24 Dec 2002 
As Director Tim Burton leads us through his Dark & Mysterious life through the lens, he talks freely on the tones & depth of his work, including his earlier shorts 'Vincent' & 'Frankenweenie'. Beginning with an intriguing foreword by Actor Johnny Depp that tells all on his first encounter with Burton & their friendship as it stands. Writtenin interview form & full of Burton's own conceptual art, stills from movies & most interestingly his break throughin the Disney Studio's. A bit depressing as if we are made to feel sorry for him, but a good book nevertheless.
Like its subject... dark, involved, and challenging - By: , 04 Dec 1998 
If you've seen Tim Burtonin a broadcast interview, chances are that you know that he is not the most fluid of speakers, & for this reason I approached this extended interview with trepidation. However, beneath the sombre dust-jacket is an energetic & 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, & 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 & character. He wants you to share the sense of fun that these experiences have given him, & 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, & 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, & it will leave youin awe of one of a cinematic talent that defies categorisation. In the foreword, Johnny Depp calls Burton a genius, & 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, & proof that the best medium for preserving discussion will always be the written page.
Light on Graphics, heavy on text - By: , 05 Nov 1998 
It should be noted that this is an interveiw with Burton where he discusses his artistic philosophy, his life, his inspiration, & the making of his movies. There are few pictures, & 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.
This was an awesome book filled with words by Burton himself - By: , 20 Jan 1997 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 & I thought it had great pictures & great stories of what went on behind the movies & 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.
I Really, Really, Really, Really like Tim Burton. - By: , 30 Jan 1996 After reading this really, really, really, really, really good autobiography, I have only one thought... I wish Tim Burton was my dad.
