Peter Hames: The Cinema of Jan Svankmajer | Book

Peter Hames: The Cinema of Jan Svankmajer  Book

The Cinema of Jan Svankmajer explores the legacy of this legendary Czech surrealist filmmaker, a key influence on directors such as Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton, and one of the greatest animators in cinema history. This updated second edition - still the only full-length study of his work--features contributions from scholars and colleagues within the Czech Surrealist movement, as well as a new chapter on Svankmajer's feature films and an extended interview with Svankmajer himself. This volume is required reading for all budding animators and disciples of surrealism.

• Format Paperback | 224 pages
• Dimensions 160 x 237 x 15mm | 408g
• Publication date 30 Sep 2008
• Publisher WALLFLOWER PRESS
• Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
• Language English
• Edition Statement 2nd ed.
• ISBN10 1905674457
• ISBN13 9781905674459
• Bestsellers rank 367,279