Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic takes readers on an incredible journey through the history of movie make-up and creature effects. Written by Oscar-winning effects artist Howard Berger and film journalist Marshall Julius, this lavishly illustrated book features hundreds of behind-the-scenes photographs and fascinating first-hand stories from more than 50 industry legends. From the classic monsters of Frankenstein and The Thing to the fantastical worlds of Star Wars, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, it’s packed with extraordinary transformations, ingenious techniques and untold tales from the artists who made movie magic happen. Featuring a foreword by Guillermo del Toro and an afterword by Seth MacFarlane, this is an essential visual journey through a century of practical effects and a wonderful tribute to the unsung heroes of Hollywood’s most imaginative creations. Masters of Make-Up Effects is published by Welbeck and has over 320 pages of glorious colour photographs illustrating the ingenuity and practical wizardry behind some of cinema’s most memorable creations. This book is available now from Amazon UK and Amazon.com.
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