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9780760380987

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town The Story, the Characters, and the Legacy

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  • ISBN13:

    9780760380987

  • ISBN10:

    0760380988

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2023-08-22
  • Publisher: Epic Ink
  • Purchase Benefits
List Price: $30.00

Summary

After 30 years, discover the inspirations behind Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and its legacy as a certified pop-culture experience. 

What is it about Jack Skellington that is so compelling? Why does the love between Sally and Jack resonate with so many? The feature-length, stop-motion movie about the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town who becomes obsessed with celebrating Christmas is a fascinating musical and love story that has transcended the original film and captivated the world. From the improbable tale to the lovable characters, Tim Burton’s creation has turned into a lifestyle, branching into fashion, video games, card and board games, live-action concerts, themed celebrations at Disneyland, and even cameos in other movies.

Featuring an original foreword by Tim Burton himself, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town celebrates the film and the culture that has grown around it with exclusive and original interviews from:
 

  • Author and creator, Tim Burton
  • Animators, sculptors, and other artists of the film
  • Jack Skellington himself, Danny Elfman
  • The iconic voice of Sally, Catherine O’Hara
  • Musicians on the Nightmare Revisited album


Delve into the magic of Halloween and Christmas in a story told through unlikely heroes that started 30 years ago. This beautifully designed coffee-table book is sure to captivate die-hard and casual fans alike.

Author Biography

Emily Zemler is a writer and journalist based in London. She is a frequent contributor to the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone, among other prestigious outlets. Emily is the co-author of A Sick Life, with TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, and the author of The Art and Making of Aladdin and Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara.

Table of Contents

Foreword
The Strange Tale of The Nightmare Before Christmas … by Tim Burton
Introduction
The Little Movie That Could
Chapter One
Welcome to Halloween Town: Origins and Inspirations
Chapter Two
Welcome Back: Continuing the Celebration
Chapter Three
A Classic Tune: Music and Songs
Chapter Four
What’s This?: Merchandise, Games, and Oddities
Chapter Five
Keeping the Magic Alive: Fandom, Cosplay, and Weddings
Chapter Six
Reprise: An Ongoing Legacy
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Jack’s Journey from Page to Screen
Sources
Image Credits
Index
 

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