The art of illusion: production design for film and television

The fast-moving pace of technology makes it hard to keep abreast of current practices in production design.

However, the ethos and skills behind filmmaking remain the same.

Here, art director Terry Ackland-Snow shares his passion and knowledge of traditional film design from more than 50 years of industry experience, using real-life case studies from such iconic films as 'Batman', 'Labyrinth', the James Bond franchise, and 'The Deep'.

With more than 100 original sketches, as well as rare behind-the-scenes photographs, storyboards and artwork, this book is exquisitely illustrated, demonstrating the skills and techniques of film design with stunning intricacy.