The dinosaur films of Ray Harryhausen
Subtitle: features, early 16mm experiments and unrealized projects
By: Roy P. Webber ; with forewords by Jim Aupperle and Bill Maylone.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 226
Subjects: Harryhausen, Ray -- Criticism and interpretation.; Dinosaurs in motion pictures.
Description: "Ray Harryhausen's animated creatures sparkled with predatory alertness and subtle quirks of behavior that stamped each with a distinct and memorable personality. His use of stop-motion animation - a method of animating movable models and puppets - brought dinosaurs and monsters to life on the silver screen. Many animators and special effects wizards, like Phil Tippett of Jurassic Park and Jim Aupperle of Planet of Dinosaurs, who are still working on prehistoric-era films, openly credit Ray Harryhausen as having influenced their careers. His films are famous for being among the very best of the genre."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Filmography: p. 209-210.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-218) and index.