For those of you who may be wondering about the differences between the Standard and Deluxe editions of the books, here are the details:
The Standard edition is $69.99. The Deluxe edition is $299.99, because it includes a hand signed inside cover, a numbered and individually signed lithograph - ready for framing, not folded, and a cloth slipcase. Other than that, the Standard and Deluxe editions are identical: both contain over 1000 illustrations and 430 pages plus foldouts, and commentaries from numerous friends and collaborators of Tim Burton. Each versions usually ship in 2 to 4 weeks.
If you happen to be in New York City, you can pick up your own copy in person at the Museum of Modern Art's book store. Otherwise, you can pre-order your copy from Steeles Publishing if you're in the United States, or from Forbidden Planet if you're in the UK or Europe.
Here are some more preview images from The Art of Tim Burton:
“Alien Fighting Men,” 1981-1983
Pen and ink, colored pencil
“The Red Queen,” 2008
Pen and ink, colored pencil
“Tim With Chinese Security,” 2006
Pen and ink, watercolor
Burton created this illustration while searching for shooting locations in China for Ripley's Believe It or Not. Burton is no longer attached to the project.
“Well Endowed,” 1980-1990
Water color, pencil
“Battle Spread,” 1980-1989
Pen and ink, watercolor
A mere fragment of the expansive fold-out spread featured in the book.
Helena Bonham Carter says: "Tim's 5-year-old son [Billy Ray Burton] and he both love to draw monsters. Sometimes it's difficult to tell who drew what. And I mean that as a compliment to both."
Why is the book so expensive!!
ReplyDeleteI really want to get it but it is really expensive here in the UK and America!
Can you order it from latinamerica? More specific Argentina...
ReplyDelete@ Lady_Kandrakar: Yeah, it's expensive. But it feels like an expensive book. A nice, big, sexy tome that makes a great coffee table book or precious volume beside the fireplace. I got my copy and its marvelous.
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous: I haven't heard anything about ordering it from Latin America, but it's bound to be available in the near future! We'll keep you posted!
300 dollars :| I could cry. I've been looking forward to this for almost a year since the news came out that there was even going to be a book. Honestly 300 bucks? It takes me 3 weeks to make that much! :(
ReplyDeleteLady_Kandrakar: the only major reason the Deluxe edition is different from the Standard edition (and vastly more expensive) is that signed lithograph. The Standard edition is essentially the same, and has all of the same artwork and number of pages (that's the version I have). Besides, the Deluxe edition is really more of a collector's item.
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ReplyDeleteThe Hatter!!!!!!!!!!!!
i am getting both!!!!!!!!!! and heow do you know that it was him that personally signed it????either way. one for safe keepies andone for lookies. XD. if i sent to australia it would be over $600 but im sending it to rellies in the US and its like $360 so WOOP!!!!! been waiting so long for this!!!!
ReplyDeleteit says u r able to pick one up at the moma, is that the deluxe version also? and when will they be available to purchase at the moma?? i have been out to their store site to look for it many times and i am yet to find it! we will b there after xmas....will there be burton print available for purchase also? thank u!
ReplyDeletemld: You can get both the Standard and Deluxe editions at MoMA, but you may want to call ahead for the Deluxe edition and reserve a copy. The day before Burton's book signing they had 400 copies of the Standard edition in stock, but only two of the Deluxe version left by the late afternoon.
ReplyDeleteIs the book available to get in Australia? It only seems to be in US and UK
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