A Century of Stop-Motion Animation: From Melies to Aardman
Ray Harryhausenis revered as the master of special effects in the pre-computer age. His timeless work includesJason and the ArgonautsandThe Clash of the Titans. He received an honorary Oscar in 1992 and a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame in 2003. Many know his name from the elegant restaurant Harryhausen’s in the animated movieMonsters Inc.. He lives in London.Tony Daltonhas known Harryhausen for more than thirty years. A film historian and writer, he runs his own archive research company. His previous book, also co-written with Harryhausen, isRay Harryhausen: An Animated Life. He also lives in London.