The Winston Effect: The Art & History of Stan Winston Studio [Hardcover]

Jody Duncan (Author), James Cameron (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2006

For over 30 years, Stan Winston and his team of artists and technicians have been creating characters, creatures and monsters for the silver screen, from The Terminator and the extraterrestrial monstrosities of Aliens and Predator to the amazing dinosaurs of Jurassic Park and the fanciful character of Edward Scissorhands.

Now, at last, he's opening up the Stan Winston Studio to collaborate on the first-ever book to reveal all the behind-the-scenes secrets of his groundbreaking and hugely influential artistry and effects work.

Featuring an extensive array of sketches, production art, and photographs straight from the studio archives, this is the book his fans have been waiting for!

Editorial Reviews

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The book is a must-read for anyone who is a fan of special effects, full of behind-the-scenes anecdotes. -- The Associated Press, January 2007

The images in this lavish volume will delight fans of fantasy, horror and sci-fi movies. -- LA Times, December 10th 2006

When people talk about films that have thrilled them, they are often talking about the work of Stan Winston. -- New York Post, December 2006

From the Publisher

Featuring an exclusive foreword by legendary director James Cameron, the director of Terminator 2, Aliens and Titanic. In addition to this superb hardcover, Titan Books are also running an internet microsite (TheWinstoneffect.com) specifically for this title, allowing browsers to not only study the history of the Stan Winston Studio, but also preview exciting content in full colour and enter a competition to win a copy.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Titan Books; 1 edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845761502
• ISBN-13: 978-1845761509
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Visual Effects Masterwork, November 29, 2006

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Don Shay (Riverside, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Winston Effect: The Art & History of Stan Winston Studio (Hardcover)

In the interest of full disclosure, I have known both the subject of this book, and the author of this book, for many years. Having admitted to that, and at the risk of being labeled a shill, this is one terrific volume, cram-packed with photos and conceptual art, and an abundance of text that far surpasses standard coffee-table-book fare.

Stan Winston is one of the top artists working in the field of motion picture makeup and creature effects, and from his studio have emerged iconic characters for the Aliens, Terminator, Predator and Jurassic Park series, as well as countless others. Creatively allied with powerhouse filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg, James Cameron and Tim Burton, Winston has had the talent and resources to perfect his craft and advance the state of the art. Though much of the Stan Winston story is recounted in his own words, Winston shares the limelight with members of his crew, past and present, whose own recollections and reflections, often humorous, enliven the text. At its core, the book is a lovefest; but Winston and his chronicler do not flinch at giving weight to his personal and professional failures, as well as his successes.

Author Jody Duncan is no stranger to the material. As editor of Cinefex magazine for 15 years, and one of its principal writers, she has a commanding grasp of the subject matter. She has also authored "making of" books for several Stan Winston films. But this book is no rehash. All of the interviews and perspectives are fresh and illuminating.

I own just about every book on makeup and visual effects published in the last 30 years -- several shelves' worth. If I had to pare them down to five essential volumes, "The Winston Effect" would be among them.

Don Shay, author of Endangered Liaisons

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular! Wonderful! And Awe Inspiring!, April 10, 2007

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This review is from: The Winston Effect: The Art & History of Stan Winston Studio (Hardcover)

Of all the books I own this one satisfies my passion for monster movies as well as my passion for art. Filled with gorgeous high quality photos and in depth insight into each creature and character this book is better than watching it in a movie! The hard work and creative inspiration that goes into each creature of Stan Winston's is truly awe inspiring. It makes me want to work in his studio!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully published book on one of the legends in the business, April 28, 2011

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Stop Motion Maniac "Elroy Jetson" (Toonville) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Winston Effect: The Art & History of Stan Winston Studio (Hardcover)

This is a beautifully published hardback book. The paperstock is gorgeous and meant to last a lifetime. Winston has had his hand in so many of the films that I love that this was a no-brainer purchase, and I'm glad Jody Duncan did a worthy tribute to this legend. Tons of high quality images make this a must have for enthusiasts and budding professionals.