The Alchemy of Mirrormask

by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean

Book Overview

An oversized, lavishly produced book, The Alchemy of MirrorMask takes readers inside the making of the feature film and allows them to experience the creative process. Animated by Dave McKean and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060823798
• ISBN13: 9780060823795
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

A McKean masterpiece

Indispensable para admiradores/coleccionistas de la obra de Dave Mckean. El libro está lleno de exhuberantes imágenes (principalmente un libro gráfico) y descripciones del proceso de creación de la pelicula, sus personajes, lugares, etc. Hermosamente diagramado por el propio McKean. A must for any fan/collector of McKean's work. The book is full of gorgeous images (mainly a graphic book) and descriptions of the film creation process, its characters, places, etc. Beautiful layout by McKean himself.

Beautiful

I have often purchased these companion books to films I really like. After I finally rented MirrorMask and loved the design I figured this book would be worth owning, so I ordered it along with the DVD and the soundtrack. I am not disappointed, the quality of this book is amazing and truly "lavish". The comments along with the design and photos really help explain what the creators were thinking of for the film.

get inside mirrormask

if you liked the movie, then you'll surely be interested in this book which details pre-production, shooting etc. i must admit that even though i really like mckean's and gaiman's work, i didn't think the film was a masterpiece - but the book also gives a better understanding of what i think could've been but didn't happen because of budget constraints.