Tim Burton – The Nightmare Before Christmas – First US Edition 1993
£300.00
A first edition, first printing ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ published by Hyperion in 1993. A near fine book in very good unclipped wrapper with a little rubbing to the corners and spine tips and some light scratching to the rear panel.
Written and produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick, is a stop-motion animated musical that blends Halloween and Christmas themes. The story follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who becomes fascinated with Christmas after stumbling into Christmas Town. Eager for change, he tries to take over the holiday, leading to humorous and eerie consequences. With a hauntingly whimsical score by Danny Elfman, the film showcases Burton’s signature gothic aesthetic. It has become a beloved cult classic, praised for its innovative animation, dark charm, and heart-warming message about identity and belonging.
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A first edition, first printing ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ published by Hyperion in 1993. A near fine book in very good unclipped wrapper with a little rubbing to the corners and spine tips and some light scratching to the rear panel.
Written and produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick, is a stop-motion animated musical that blends Halloween and Christmas themes. The story follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who becomes fascinated with Christmas after stumbling into Christmas Town. Eager for change, he tries to take over the holiday, leading to humorous and eerie consequences. With a hauntingly whimsical score by Danny Elfman, the film showcases Burton’s signature gothic aesthetic. It has become a beloved cult classic, praised for its innovative animation, dark charm, and heart-warming message about identity and belonging.
