Tim Burton by Olly Richards
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Dive into the whimsical, surreal and often macabre world of one of cinema’s most unique visionaries. From his early days animating for Disney to earning cult-classic status, Tim Burton’s trajectory in film is nothing short of extraordinary.
In this book, Olly Richards explores the director’s peculiar yet brilliant filmography and pairs each of his best-known works with behind-the-scenes stories and stills. With a repertoire ranging from outright spooky (Sleepy Hollow) to wholesome (Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryBatman) to likeable anti-heroes (Wednesday and Pee-Wee Herman), it is apparent that Tim Burton is not afraid to get weird and let his imagination fly.
Fall down the rabbit hole and celebrate one of history’s most iconic directors.
The complete illustrated guide to Hollywood’s most whimsical film director Tim Burton – prepare to enter the funhouse!
About the Author: Olly Richards has been writing about movies for over twenty years, for publications including Empire, The Sunday Times, Time Out and GQ. He first met Tim Burton on Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, in 2005, and has interviewed him for multiple projects since, mostly recently Netflix’ Wednesday.
06 Nov 2025
Additional information
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Individual film directors, film-makers |
| Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
| ISBN | 9781529447163 |
| Publication Date | 06 Nov 2025 |
Tim Burton: The Complete Unofficial Guide by Olly Richards ISBN 9781529447163