Tim Burton has had a massive impact on twentieth and twenty-first century culture through his films, art, and writings. This book examines how his aesthetics, influences, and themes reflect the shifting social expectations in American culture by tracing his Burton's move from a peripheral figure in the 1980s to the center of Hollywood filmmaking.

About the Author
Stephen Carver, University of East Anglia, UK Katherine A. Fowkes, High Point University, USA Cheryl Hicks, California State University, Northridge, USA Matt Hills, Aberystwyth University, UK Eden Lee Lackner, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Rob Latham, University of California, Riverside, USA Dominic Lennard, University of Tasmania, Australia Murray Pomerance, Ryerson University, Canada Carol Siegel, Washington State University Vancouver, USA Catherine Spooner, Lancaster University, UK Aaron Taylor, University of Lethbridge, Canada J. P. Telotte, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA Isabella van Elferen, Utrecht University, Netherlands

Reviews

"This volume represents a solid collection of essays that help the reader understand the complexities of Tim Burton and his work. ... This book makes an important contribution to the growing body of Burton studies and is a welcome addition to the libraries of Burton scholars as well as fans who want to probe the work of this artist in greater depth." (John W. Morehead, The Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts, Vol. 27 (2), 2017)

"The volume covers Burton's work from 1984 to 2012, fully fleshing out both Burton the auteur and Burton the cultural phenomenon . . . The sheer number of approaches taken here assures that the book will engage fans, scholars, and cinephiles. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; researchers and faculty; general readers." - CHOICE

Book Information
ISBN 9781349475421
Author J. Weinstock
Format Paperback
Page Count 261
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan