MirrorMask transfers "the mysterious undercurrent and wonder of the graphic novel to the screen" (The Hollywood Reporter).
From award-winning illustrator Dave McKean and New York Times bestseller Neil Gaiman comes a lavishly illustrated look at the making of an extraordinary film — MirrorMask, an exhilarating quest through a fantastical world where the most incredible things happen.
MirrorMask is the story of fifteen-year-old Helena, who works for her family's circus. She juggles, sells popcorn, and longs to run away to the "real world." Helena also dreams, and one day she finds herself in a strange world populated by mysterious creatures...a dream world where she embarks on an incredible journey.
A thrilling, behind-the-scenes tour of this groundbreaking fantasy film, The Alchemy of MirrorMask will take you inside the creative process — from concept to screen — of the making of this movie. With candid, humorous text and exquisite artwork — including hundreds of paintings, photos, storyboards, 3D models, texture maps, and more — longtime collaborators McKean and Gaiman divulge the process that brought this remarkable story to life. The Alchemy of MirrorMask reveals the inspiration behind McKean's art and Gaiman's writing, providing unique access to the minds of two of the major artistic talents of our time.
