About the Author

Ray Harryhausen is revered as the master of special effects in the pre-computer age. His timeless work includes "Jason and the Argonauts" and "The Clash of the Titans." He received an honorary Oscar in 1992 and a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in 2003. Many know his name from the elegant restaurant Harryhausen's in the animated movie "Monsters Inc.." He lives in London.
Tony Dalton has known Harryhausen for more than thirty years. A film historian and writer, he runs his own archive research company. His previous book, also co-written with Harryhausen, is "Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life." He also lives in London.