Useful Links
Charles Knight
www.charlesrknight.com
One of the most influential artists in the field of paleontology and subsequently film fantasy. Charles R. Knight was the first artist to put flesh on the bones of dinosaurs and his interpretation of those creatures was the inspiration for not only Willis O’Brien but also Ray. See also The Art of Ray Harryhausen.
The London Film Museum
www.londonfilmmuseum.com
The only London film museum, which is based at the County Hall, opposite The Palace of Westminster (The Houses of Parliament). They are due to change their name to The London Film Museum in the near future and it has been agreed by the Foundation that an exhibition of Ray’s models and artwork will begin on Ray’s birthday next year. See News and Events.
National Media Museum
The National Media Museum is one of the foremost museums in the world. The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation have agreed to lodge Ray's entire collection at the museum in Bradford, England. http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Aurum Press
www.aurumpress.co.uk
Aurum Press is the UK publisher of all three books by Ray and Tony. They are renowned for their publications on or about filmmakers. In 2011 they are due to publish Ray Harryhausen’s Fantasy Scrapbook.
Amazon
www.amazon.co.uk
One of the most popular sites for finding all items that relate to Ray Harryhausen and his work. You will find the three books written by Ray and Tony plus DVD and Blu-ray discs.
Play.com
www.play.com
All the Harryhausen / Dalton books are available on this site plus, DVD and Blu-ray discs.
A J Photographics
www.ajphotographics.com
Andy Johnson is one of the UK's best high quality photographer's and ever since Ray and Tony were designing The Art of Ray Harryhausen Andy has been their preferred choice for photographically recording all of the models, artwork and other items in the collection. Andy will be working with Ray and Tony on Ray Harryhausen's Fantasy Scrapbook.
Liberty's London
www.liberty.co.uk
World famous Liberty's store in London, is renowned for its original and vibrant fabrics. Now you can buy a genuine Harryhausen design.
Stop Motion Animation
www.stopmotionanimation.com
The website that tells you everything about the art of stop-motion animation. Run by Anthony Scott, who was inspired by the animation in King Kong (1933), Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and Ray's The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), he launched it in 1999. It is a successful meeting place for budding animators and includes a Message Board, Newbie Corner, Animation Department, Puppet Making, Miniature and Set Building and Special FX sections.
Visual Effects Society
www.visualeffectssociety.com
The Visual Effects Society (VES) is the entertainment industry's only organisation representing the full breadth of visual effects technicians including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio leaders, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers in all areas of entertainment from film, television and commercials to music videos and games.
