The Winston Effect: The Art & History of Stan Winston Studio

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by Jody Duncan

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For over 30 years, Stan Winston and his team of artists and technicians have been creating characters, creatures and monsters for the silver screen, from The Terminator and the extraterrestrial monstrosities of Aliens and Predator to the amazing dinosaurs of Jurassic Park and the fanciful character of Edward Scissorhands . Now, at last, he's opening up the Stan Winston Studio to collaborate on the first-ever book to reveal all the behind-the-scenes secrets of his groundbreaking and hugely influential artistry and effects work. Featuring an extensive array of sketches, production art, and photographs straight from the studio archives, this is the book his fans have been waiting for! The book is a must-read for anyone who is a fan of special effects, full of behind-the-scenes anecdotes. -- The Associated Press, January 2007 The images in this lavish volume will delight fans of fantasy, horror and sci-fi movies. -- LA Times, December 10th 2006 When people talk about films that have thrilled them, they are often talking about the work of Stan Winston. -- New York Post, December 2006 Featuring an exclusive foreword by legendary director James Cameron, the director of Terminator 2, Aliens and Titanic. In addition to this superb hardcover, Titan Books are also running an internet microsite (TheWinstoneffect.com) specifically for this title, allowing browsers to not only study the history of the Stan Winston Studio, but also preview exciting content in full colour and enter a competition to win a copy. Not since Lon Chaney has one individual created so many icons for the silver screen. From the unstoppable  Terminator  to the extra-terrestrial monstrosities of  Aliens  and  Predator , from the pioneering  Jurassic Park  dinosaurs to the inimitable  Edward Scissorhands  and the terrifying Pumpkinhead , four time Academy Award-winner  Stan Winston  was one of cinema's most innovative and accomplished character creators. Used Book in Good Condition

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