Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Visual Companion is a book commemorating The Nightmare Before Christmas' 30th anniversary by including behind-the-scenes material from the making of the movie. It released on September 26th, 2023.
Summary[]
"Just in time for the whimsical holiday classic film's 30th anniversary comes a deep-dive reflection about the making of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! This enchanting coffee table book features new interviews with the filmmakers and rare images from the Disney and Burton art collections!
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas was crafted as a piece of art: a visual masterpiece that blended together the genius of Tim Burton's simple story and endearing characters with Danny Elfman's eclectic music; Henry Selick's stop-motion brilliance; Caroline Thompson's heartfelt script; and the painstaking efforts of hundreds of artists, animators, and technicians-all wrapped in a world that only Burton could conjure up. Paired with stunning and never-before-released art and photography, this book transports readers into a one-of-a-kind, retrospective journey detailing how Nightmare was thoughtfully crafted and all the ways in which the fan community worldwide has embraced the film ever since.
And what's this? This beautiful volume includes a 3D photograph by Tim Burton and a pair of 3D glasses!This beautiful volume serves as the must-have book for fans of the film, artists and art collectors, and anyone who appreciates some frightfully good movie magic."
Book Details[]
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781484799857
- Pages: 224
- Publisher: Disney Editions
Trivia[]
- To include fans, author David Bossert created an email where fans could send a JPEG picture of their Nightmare Before Christmas tattoos, so they could be included in the book.
- The book was originally meant to celebrate the movie's 25th anniversary, but upon its official release date, now commemorates the 30th.