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Albert J. Luxford, the Gimmick Man
Memoir of a Special Effects Maestro
by Albert J. Luxford and Gareth Owen
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Albert J. Luxford has long been known as “The Gimmick Man” in the film and television industry, but he has remained one of its unsung and unknown geniuses despite his well-known work. He equipped James Bond with some of his most memorable gadgets; made possible many of the effects and sequences in the Carry On series. He worked on such shows and movies as Are You Being Served?, The Muppets, Highlander, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, among many others.
In this memoir, Luxford reminisces with great good humor about his life and work and shares some tricks of the trade. He left school at 16 to attend the Institute of Automobile Engineers in West London and began in the film industry as an engineer at Pinewood Studios. The bulk of this work is made up of Luxford’s recollections about his experiences in special effects. This is a genuine tour behind the scenes by an incomparable master of movie magic.
About the authors:
Albert J. Luxford is now retired. He lives in Hillingdon, England.
Gareth Owen is a film producer and writer in Iver Heath, England.
Press Reviews:
"Luxford’s reminisces are lively, fun, and instructive—here’s a ‘how to’ book that isn’t as dull as dirt. He even reveals some of his ‘secret’ effects…photos are excellent…a thoroughly marvelous book…an entertaining glimpse behind the scenes"—Classic Images; "fun…anecdote filled memoir"—Communication Booknotes Quarterly; "fun and fascinating book…this book is great fun, one of the anecdote filled treats from a period we all loved"—Little Shoppe of Horrors.
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