Description

This book will be the official catalogue for the exhibition. It will be the first publication to explore the relationship between Tim Burton s cinematic creations and the world of design. The reader will be invited into an examination of what is now broadly referred to as the Burtonesque , intersecting his iconic films with the impact of these unique design aesthetics on broader visual culture. The catalogue will unpack Tim Burton s distinctive visual language, exploring the intersection of gothic, carnivalesque and fantastical elements that define his cinematic masterpieces. Insightful essays by design experts and film critics will offer a deeper understanding of the director s creative process, making this catalogue a homage to role that design practice plays in the hauntingly beautiful worlds he creates.