Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride: An Invitation to the Wedding

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride: An Invitation to the Wedding is a digital PDF moviebook from Newmarket Press. This instant-download edition brings the art and story of the film into one collectible volume.

With text by Mark Salisbury, design and editing by Timothy Shaner, and a foreword by Tim Burton, the book offers a detailed look at the making of the stop-motion animated feature.

Book Overview

This Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook is a production companion to Corpse Bride, Tim Burton’s 2005 stop-motion animated film. It includes Burton’s sketches and watercolors, along with production art, story art, and commentary. The contents are organized in sections, including the Land of the Dead, the illustrated story, credits, and acknowledgments.

The book is dedicated to Joe Ranft and all the amazing artists who worked on the film. Readers interested in animation, film design, and Burton’s creative process will find a compact visual record of the production.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Foreword by Tim Burton, recalling his admiration for Ray Harryhausen and the origins of the Corpse Bride idea.
• Text by Mark Salisbury exploring the film and its production.
• Sketches and watercolor studies by Tim Burton, including characters such as Victor, Victoria, the Corpse Bride, and Mr. Bonejangles.
• Sections devoted to the Land of the Dead and the illustrated story.
• Credits and acknowledgments from the film.

Why This Book Matters

Corpse Bride is a notable example of contemporary stop-motion animation, and this book captures the handmade artistry behind it. Tim Burton’s personal foreword connects the film to earlier animation traditions, especially the work of Ray Harryhausen. For students and fans, the book preserves concept art and production details that might otherwise be lost.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be read in compatible Kindle apps, on tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices, or in most PDF reading apps.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase? Your PDF download link is available after checkout, and access is delivered digitally.

Will I receive a printed book? No, this is a digital file only. No physical copy is shipped.

Which devices can I use? The PDF works in Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, mobile devices, and standard PDF applications.

This edition is ready to download and read immediately, so you can begin exploring the art of the film right away.