Grande Illusions: A Learn-By-Example Guide to the Art and Technique of Special Make-Up Effects from the Films of Tom Savini

By Tom Savini and Tom Savina

The classic "how-to" textbook of special effects makeup. Fully illustrated and thoroughly explained instructions on creating a wide range of effects, including fangs, foam latex prosthetic makeups,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0911137009
• ISBN13: 9780911137002
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: Imagine
• Length: 135 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

A MUST HAVE!

I am fortunate to still own my original copy, especially since it has long been out of print and extremely costly to replace. But if you are a fan of Tom Savini and the horror genre it is worth owning. Stephen King provides the introduction and George Romero writes the preface. Tom Savini takes over describing his love for the art and how he developed his interest in make-up special effects. Filled with incredible and rare photos, the book takes us on a step-by-step process on how to recreate the gruesome F/X that made him famous. The book also reflects a humorous and playful side of Tom Savini as he demonstrates what he does best. The special effects from "Deathdream," "Dreanged," "Martin," "Dawn of the Dead," "The Burning," "The Prowler," "Creepshow," "Maniac," "Eyes of a Stranger," and "Friday the 13th" are all featured here. Also included is a scrapbook of Tom Savini's work and off-the-wall creations.

I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoy Pepsi.

I like this book because it's a learning tool that gave me exactly what I was looking for. I was tired of looking through Make-up effect books that had two pages devoted to doing horror effects. Stephen King and George Romero (or just horror in general) will really enjoy this book. As will make-up effect artist.

Awesome book, Great for FX students & fans

This book is a manual for every horror fan, FX student, and lover of Savini around. I was lucky enough to get a copy of this from my schools bookstore, and might i say, what a find! Explained in gory detail, every effect is uncovered. The book has many hpotos, most in black in white, some in nice bloody color! Lots to look at, and plently to read about, this book is THE BEST! Even if your not into special FX, I'm sure you've seen the horror movies he's done, and its worth reading to find out how this talented man created these effects.

Great book for special effects fans.

A mistake was made during my recent review on this book.Instead of me giving it a 5 star review like I intended,I gave it 1.I am correcting this mistake and I am giving it 5 stars.It deserves it.

A great book for those who are really into makeup effects.

This book is out of print,but I used to own this book at one time and found it very interesting.Tom Savini is a great special makeup effects artist who worked in various films such as Dawn of the Dead,Friday the 13th and numerous other horror films.This book covers the workings by Savini from the film Deranged straight up to Creepshow.I like the book alot because I found out how every effect was done in his films.If you find this book(chances are you won't)check it out.