The Cinema of Jan Svankmajer explores the legacy of this legendary
Czech surrealist filmmaker, a key influence on directors such as Terry
Gilliam and Tim Burton, and one of the greatest animators in cinema
history. This updated second edition - still the only full-length study
of his work--features contributions from scholars and colleagues within
the Czech Surrealist movement, as well as a new chapter on Svankmajer's
feature films and an extended interview with Svankmajer himself. This
volume is required reading for all budding animators and disciples of
surrealism.