The Art of Sleepy Hollow

About this book

As the director of such blockbusters as Batman and Edward Scissorhands and the producer of the modern classic The Nightmare Before Christmas Tim Burton has earned a deserved reputation as one of todays most creative and innovative filmmakers. The New York Times calls his work "dazzling " and Entertainment Weekly hails him as Americas "pop visionary." Now in this deluxe companion volume to his cinematic interpretation of the classic tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman we go beyond the sets and into the minds eye of the director to see how Burtons incomparable vision comes to life on film. Featuring production art storyboards costume designs and set sketches we see Burtons concepts transformed into screen magic. More than just a look into the making of a motion picture this is a collection of film artwork that is in its own right a major artistic statement. Drawings and paintings from the production show the depth of artistry that goes into the creation of Burtons world. His stunning vision of neo-Gothic nineteenth-century America comes alive: the foggy valleys of Sleepy Hollow the cobbled streets of old New York City and the menace and terror of the Headless Horseman. This volume proves that his vision not only resonates on the screen but on the canvas and sketchbook as well. The masterly work that accompanies the dramatic script demonstrates Burtons awesome creative prowess -- as both an artist and a major force in