Tim Burton discusses his childhood in Burbank and his numerous films including his early work at Disney as well as the recurring themes present in his work
Previous edition: 2000
Includes bibliographical references (page 281) and index
Childhood in Burbank : Cal Arts -- Disney and Vincent -- Hansel and Gretel, Frankenweenie and Aladdin's lamp -- Pee-Wee's big adventure -- Beetlejuice -- Batman -- Edward Scissorhands -- Batman returns -- The nightmare before Christmas -- Cabin boy and Ed Wood -- James and the giant peach, Mars attacks!, Superman lives and The melancholy death of Oyster Boy -- Sleepy Hollow -- Planet of the apes -- Big fish -- Charlie and the chocolate factory -- Corpse bride