Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects

# Publisher: Checkmark Books; New Ed edition (August 2001)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0816044929
# ISBN-13: 978-0816044924

From Library Journal

An incredible treasury of f/x facts, this volume provides 366 entries on visual, mechanical, and makeup effects and techniques used in film and includes discussions of every movie to win an Oscar for special effects. Some attention is given to significant figures in the field, such as George Pal, but the focus is predominantly on films of the modern era, noting techniques and milestones without burdening the reader with technical jargon. Netzley, the author of several reference books, including Environmental Literature (see the review below), adds useful appendixes on Academy Award winners and nominees, special-effects houses