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The Nightmare Before Christmas

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I bought a copy of this book a couple years back, only to find my young nephew (only 5 back then) reaching to look at it often when he visited. I've now decided to buy him his own copy of this book, while it's still in print, because I see this movie's "legend" continuing to grow as an annual Halloween classic. Such is the unique and wonderful world of Tim Burton; his style often does not catch on immediately, but it slowly finds its way beyond "cult" viewing and into the hearts and minds of mainstream audiences. This book features a generous offering of pre-production designs (including many of Burton's own drawings) and behind-the-scenes photos, which are fun to look at again and again. A beautifully illustrated book, and fun to own

Although this book is aimed toward the younger readers, it is the original poem of the Nightmare Before Christmas, so no matter if you are a Burton fan or study literature, this is an essential item to add to that collectio

This version of Tim Burton's touching story is a delight to read again and again. The vivid words and lines of poetry are exciting, as well as the drawings that show the early version of this story. Any "Nightmare" fan will fall in love with this book!!

Hmm, where do I begin... I LOVE JACK SKELLINGTON first off, and this book is SOO COOL! And yes, you can probably tell I'm a teenage girl so far... but yeah, I read this book when I was really little (same with watching the movie) and at first it scared the crap outta me (hey, I was little). But when I got older, I started to realize that this thing kicked @$$. It made me laugh, made me smile, made me cry a little, everything! Best holiday book ever! It's not really a little kid book, but it's not too scary either. The scariest part about it are the drawings, just cuz they're so abnormal. Also... if you haven't seen the movie, make sure you do. But all in all, this is probably my favorite book. GOOD JOB TIM!

How can I, as of this date, be the only one remotely interested in writing a review for books that have to do with the genius, Tim Burton??? Ya' know what? I'm not even going to review this one- I reviewed Burton on Burton... I'm going to simply say that I treasure Mr.Burton's work, and this book is to other books what 'Nightmare' is to other movies- a rare, marvelous treat that should not be missed. Journey with the lonesome Jack Skellington and discover a portion of Tim Burton's marvelous imagination. I get the feeling that if he were'nt such a successful filmmaker, he'd be the new Dr. Seuss

Just a few days ago my boyfriend and i were watching the nightmare before Christmas. And on his disc came a part where this whole movie was based on a poem. He watched it and my boyfriend being a BIG fan... He told me that he would like to have that poem. So, when i came across this book. I knew I had to have it!! I just received it today. I got it quicker then i thought. The book was in excellent shape, and i love the poem! I totally give it 5 stars!!!

A director named Burton with the first name of Tim

Wrote this tale of a skeleton, tall and slim.

Jack Skeleton is the name of this "hero"

He comes with a ghost dog known as Zero.

As the title implies two holidays meet

Do we say "Merry Christmas" or "trick or treat?"

Jack wants to spread Christmas and help Santa out

But he's a little misguided when he takes the toy route.

The kids are a bit surprised by Jack as S. Claus

Some of his Christmas traditions would make anyone pause.

Before you read this give the movie a look

The film helps the reader make sense of the book.

Illustrated with drawings instead of claymation

This book still creates quite a sensation!

I'd like to know more about Nightmare Before Christmas.