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Special Effects: The History and Technique
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Watson-Guptill Pubns
Publication date October 1, 2000
Pages 318
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780823077335
ISBN-10 0823077330
Dimensions 1 by 9.75 by 12 in.
Weight 4.20 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $75.00
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Summary
Traces the history and evolution of motion picture special effects from silent films' smoke and mirrors to computer-assisted effects, and dissects such components as optical illusions, models, animation, and makeup and sound effects. (view table of contents)
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With Ray Harryhausen (other contributor) | from Billboard Books (April 3, 2007)
9780823084081 | details & prices | 384 pages | 9.75 × 11.75 × 1.25 in. | 5.25 lbs | List price $75.00
About: An updated overview of the magical world of film special effects traces the history and evolution of motion picture special effects, from silent films' smoke and mirrors to computer-assisted, optical, and digital effects, and dissects such components as optical illusions, models, animation, and makeup and sound effects.
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from Watson-Guptill Pubns (October 1, 2000)
9780823077335 | details & prices | 318 pages | 9.75 × 12.00 × 1.00 in. | 4.20 lbs | List price $75.00
About: Traces the history and evolution of motion picture special effects from silent films' smoke and mirrors to computer-assisted effects, and dissects such components as optical illusions, models, animation, and makeup and sound effects.

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