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Special effects : the history and technique / Richard Rickitt ; foreword by Ray Harryhausen.

Title: Special effects : the history and technique / Richard Rickitt ; foreword by Ray Harryhausen.
Author: Rickitt, Richard.
Publication: New York, NY : Billboard Books, 2007.

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Description

384 p. : ill. (some col.); 31 cm.

Summary

Spanning the rich history of movie magic, this completely up-to-date guide to visual trickery is unparalleled in scope, presenting a clearly written, lushly illustrated chronicle of special effects development during ten decades of filmmaking. A must for lovers of movie fantasy, students of film and pop culture, and amateur filmmakers. 350 color and 60 b&w illustrations.

Subject

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 376) and index.

Processing Action (note)

committed to retain

Contents

1. The history of special effects -- 2. Optical effects -- 3. Models -- 4. Animation -- 5. Matte paintings -- 6. Make-up -- 7. Physical effects -- 8. Sound -- 9. Conclusion.

ISBN

0823084086
9780823084081

LCCN

^^2006924912

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Harvard Library