Most Popular Books by Mark Salisbury

New York Times bestseller Take a front-row seat and witness the filmmaking magic that brought J.K. Rowling’s script for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to the screen. Explore the realm of fantastical creatures that roam the wizarding world and discover the magical cast of characters in pursuit of them. Officially licensed by Warner Bros. Consumer Products, and designed by MinaLima, designers of the graphic props for the Harry Potter films as well as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Case of Beasts delivers an enchanting interactive experience by sharing filmmaking secrets, film photography and artwork, and behind-the-scenes stories from cast and crew. Full of removable, facsimile reproductions of props and paper ephemera from the movie, along with some very special effects, this collectible volume offers a unique look from the talented group who created this movie magic.

«Aunque he surgido del sistema de estudios, la verdad es que no tengo esa sensación, ni creo que la tenga la gente de los estudios; a veces me miran con cara como de preocupación, preocupación por qué es lo que quiero hacer. Pero también hay una enorme fuerza en eso, está muy bien trabajar dentro de ese sistema y luego acercarte a las cosas como quieres. Tiene una especie de encanto perverso». Tim Burton "Nunca he visto a nadie tan inadaptado adaptarse tan bien. A su manera." Johnny Depp Creador de la gótica y oscura serie Batman, del cuento urbano-fantástico Eduardo Manostijeras, o de la biografía del peor director de la historia del cine Ed Wood, Tim Burton es hoy por hoy una de las pocas personalidades de Hollywood que parece realizar el viejo sueño de la alianza entre arte e industria. La dualidad, la realidad que se encuentra bajo las máscaras, la necesidad de recomponerse, el «costurón» de Catwoman, el rechazo de la literalidad y el gusto por dar la vuelta a los estereotipos son algunos de los temas tratados en las conversaciones recogidas en esta edición totalmente actualizada, con nuevas entrevistas, fotografías y dibujos originales. Incluye sus dos últimas películas: Sweeney Todd y Alicia en el Páis de las Maravillas.

"The biggest names in comics art, the creators who have surpassed simply, hot, speak out for the first time about their craft. Having rummaged through the collective psyche of the comic industry''s finest writers in the bestselling Writers on Comics Scriptwriting, indomitable journalist Mark Salisbury turns his attention to the artists, the visionaries who breathe dramatic, larger than life into today''s comics. The secrets of translating comics script to graphic storytelling are laid bare, from concept to design, thumbnails to finished art, charting the evolution of this most vibrant of virial mediums. Technique, style, layouts, approach, penciling, inking no possible facet of the artist''s craft is left unexplored. Revealing, instructional, shocking and humorous Artists on Comic Arts has something for everyone, from comics fans to budding artists to hardened professionals. Full illustrated throughout, the book features scores of rare and previously unseen designs, sketches, breakdowns, and thumbnails, making it quite simply the only book on comics art you''ll ever need." -- Back cover

Visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott returns to the genre he helped define, creating an original science fiction epic set in the most dangerous corners of the universe. The movie takes a team of scientists and explorers on a thrilling journey that will test their physical and mental limits and strand them on a distant world, where they will discover the answers to our most profound questions and to life''s ultimate mystery. With an introduction by Scott himself, this lavish book will be the only publication to accompany Prometheus. Stunning production art and behind the scenes photos will grant the reader a window on the process of creating this astounding new epic.

What will be the right place for humans in the new economy of AI, avatars, automation, and 3D virtual worlds? Our job will be to bring wisdom to our workplace and the marketplace, working with intelligent machines, and this book is the roadmap. Though it addresses growing fears about the future of work, The Future of Leadership is about more than specific technologies. It’s about building organizational intelligence (OI): the capability of an organization to comprehend and create knowledge relevant to its purpose. To increase organizational intelligence requires a new kind of knowledge worker—a wisdom worker—who requires a new kind of leadership. Written in an engaging business novel format, this book is the story of how to become a leader of wisdom workers and be successful in the emerging wisdom economy. Seasoned and emerging leaders in all industries, as well as talent development professionals, will value this book’s insights into how to step confidently into the developing work paradigm, bringing human values and wisdom together with the latest AI in the real and virtual worlds.

The cult television series Dark Shadows is fondly remembered by its fans — not least Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, who reunited to bring a stunning reimagining of the show to the big screen. Produced in close cooperation with Tim Burton and the production team, this lavish official companion to the film includes a Foreword by Depp, an Introduction by Burton and an Afterword by producer Richard D. Zanuck, alongside scores of photos, concept drawings, production designs, and interviews with the cast and crew.

This lavish coffee table hardback takes readers behind the scenes of the 25th official James Bond film and reveals the locations, characters, gadgets, weapons, and cars of No Time To Die. Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. This lavish coffee table hardback takes readers behind the scenes of the 25th official James Bond film and reveals the locations, characters, gadgets, weapons, and cars of No Time To Die, with exclusive on-set photography, concept art, costume designs, stunt breakdowns, and more, accompanied by cast and crew interviews.

With over 200 photographs, drawings, storyboards, and the complete screenplay, a magnificent visual book on Twentieth Century Fox''s Planet of the Apes, as reimagined by visionary director Tim Burton (Sleepy Hollow, Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, Batman). The original 1968 Planet of the Apes starring Charlton Heston spawned a worldwide cult of devoted fans, along with four movie sequels, two TV series, and over $100 million in merchandise sales. This Planet of the Apes tells an all-new story (with echoes of the original), brought up to date by today''s most acclaimed creator of cinematic worlds and a state-of-the-art production team. This book reveals the brilliant filmcraft—from preliminary production designs and character sketches to fully realized scenic art and blueprints, and the final sets and action as photographed. The complete screenplay is included, as well as details of the production from casting to post, glimpses behind the creation of the thrilling action and special effects, and insights into Tim Burton''s envisioning of this classic story. Over 200 color illustrations.

Who doesn’t know the classic story of Alice and her adventures in Wonderland? Renowned director and producer Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, James and the Giant Peach, Edward Scissorhands, Beatlejuice, Batman) has applied his signature stamp to this beloved tale, and will be sharing it with audiences in 2010! This splendid “Making Of” book will take readers behind Burton’s camera, revealing the secrets of performance-capture technology and the marriage of live-action and CGI filmmaking, and feature Burton’s singular style in a deluxe, volume. Fans of Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway will delight in reading about his performance as the Mad Hatter and hers as the White Queen—to name just two of the film’s star-studded cast.

This meticulously-crafted book offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the making of Apple Original Films'' F1(R) The Movie , the most authentic racing film ever. Whether you''re a die-hard gearhead or a lover of cinematic spectacle, this collector''s edition is a must-have tribute to the artistry of F1(R) The Movie and the adrenaline-fueled world of FORMULA 1 itself. Through in-depth interviews with director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun: Maverick), star and producer Brad Pitt, and cast members Damson Idris, Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon, readers will discover how Hollywood''s biggest filmmakers and stars brought the world of FORMULA 1 to the big screen. From casting and training, to innovative filming techniquest, to filming at actual Grand Prix events around the world, the book reveals how precision, preparation, and passion collided in this groundbreaking production. Packed with stunning and exclusive photos of the film and its production, storyboards, concept drawings, and behind-the-scenes imagery of the cars and the featured racing tracks, props, costumes, set designs and much more, F1(R) The Movie is both a celebration of an epic film and an homage to FORMULA 1. F1(R) The Movie also includes special "under the hood" access that will appeal to FORMULA 1 fans, delving into the cutting-edge engineering and innovation that define the sport of racing. Racing enthusiasts and cinephiles will revel in explorations of the cars'' design and capabilities, from detailed sketches, to interviews with the design team, to exclusive documentation of the film''s scenes at Grand Prix weekends, and beyond.

A classic! Find inspiration in some of history’s great military victories as others have for over 2,400 years. Sun Tzu was the most famous military scientist, and one of the ablest commanders, in ancient China. Asian warlords, and modern leaders as dissimilar as Mao Tse-tung and General Eisenhower, have used his principles to change the shape of the world. Interpreted here by General Tao Hanzhang, one of the architects of the Communist Revolution, Tzu’s advice on timing, maneuvering, flexibility, and knowledge of the enemy’s leaders, strengths, and weaknesses is as powerful today as when it was first issued.

A retrospective of Daniel Craig’s five James Bond films as 007, Casino Royale, Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall, SPECTRE, No Time To Die. Daniel Craig began his tenure as James Bond in 2006 with Casino Royale, the long-awaited film adaptation of Ian Fleming’s 007 origin story. The most successful Bond film of all time on release (it would subsequently be eclipsed by Skyfall), Craig was credited with reinvigorating the franchise and went on to appear in four more Bond films: Quantum Of Solace, Skyfall, SPECTRE and No Time To Die. This lavish coffee table hardback takes readers behind the scenes of Daniel Craig’s five films as James Bond, revealing the stories behind the making of the films, with exclusive on-set photography, concept art, costume designs, stunt breakdowns and more, accompanied by cast and crew interviews.

Featuring over 200 illustrations, this companion book to the movie ''The Corpse Bride'' includes storyboards and conceptual art (including Tim Burton''s original character sketches), as well as interviews and commentary from all the major creative talents involved.

" Tim est un artiste, un génie, un excentrique, un fou, et un ami brillant, courageux, drôle jusqu''à l''hystérie, loyal, non conformiste et franc du collier. J''ai une dette immense envers lui, et je le respecte encore plus que ces mots ne peuvent l''exprimer. Il est lui-même, et c''est tout. Et il est, sans conteste, l''homme qui imite le mieux Sammy Davis Jr sur cette planète. " Johnny Depp " Beaucoup de gens me demandent à quel moment je ferais, enfin, un film avec des personnes réelles ? Mais qu''est-ce que la réalité ? " Tim Burton

The biggest names in comics art speak out for the first time about their craft! These are the artists, the visionaries who breathe dramatic life into today¿s comics. Includes: Brian Bolland, J. Scott Campbell, Steve Dillon, Dave Gibbons, Bryan Hitch, Mim Lee, Dave McKean, Frank Miller, Joe Quesada, John Romita, Jr., & Alex Ross. The secrets of translating comics script to graphic storytelling are laid bare, from concept to design, thumbnails to finished art, charting the evolution of this most vibrant of visual mediums. Technique, style, layouts, approach, penciling, inking . . . no possible facet of the artist¿s craft is left unexplored. The book features scores of rare & previously unseen designs, sketches, breakdowns & thumbnails.

''Alien'' was a science fiction milestone and one of the most thrilling, terrifying, and beautiful film franchises of all time. This text is filled with stunning artwork and photography from all four films. It also includes interviews with cast and crew members, including Ridley Scott and Sigourney Weaver.