Jody Duncan

Laurent Bouzereau

A behind-the-scenes look at the "Star Wars" prequel includes comments from the cast and crew and descriptions of how the special effects were created

The Making of Episode I, The Phantom Menace

Star Wars

Featuring never-before-seen unit photography, storyboards, costume and concept designs, and behind-the-scenes photos from Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg's first musical, West Side Story: The Making of the Steven Spielberg Film is a loving chronicle of the years of effort that went into bringing a beloved story back to the screen for a new generation. Author Laurent Bouzereau was embedded with the film's cast and crew and conducted original interviews with director and producer Steven Spielberg, screenwriter and executive producer Tony Kushner, Tony Award-winning choreographer Justin Peck, and the cast of Sharks and Jets, among many others, to bring together a firsthand oral history documenting every stage of the film's production. As relevant today as when it first debuted on Broadway, West Side Story has been reimagined by Spielberg, Kushner, and their cast of young stars, including Ansel Elgort (Tony), Rachel Zegler (María), Ariana DeBose (Anita), and David Alvarez (Bernardo), fully embracing historical accuracy in its vibrant depiction of mid-1950s New York City and the forbid­den love of the teenagers caught between familial allegiances and passion. West Side Story: The Making of the Steven Spielberg Film provides exclusive in-depth commentary on these themes, bringing together a chorus of diverse voices to explore what it means to find a place for yourself in America.

The Making of the Steven Spielberg Film

West Side Story

A history of extreme violence in movies analyzes the public response to this ever-growing phenomenon, tracing its beginnings in films such as Bonnie and Clyde and discussing how it fits into the artistic vision of filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorcese. Original.

From Sam Peckinpah to Quentin Tarantino

Ultraviolent Movies

Provides the complete screenplays of the three Star Wars films, and provides background information about how the scripts were developed

The Annotated Screenplays : Star Wars--a New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi

J. W. Rinzler

"In 2008 the much loved archaeologist returns to our screens for a new installment of one of Hollywood's most successful film series. Set in 1957, the new film pits Indiana Jones against agents of the Soviet Union. To coincide with the film event of the year, this unique guide reveals the amazing stories behind the making of Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, and Indy's newest adventure in The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Containing contributions from Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Harrison Ford, never before seen pictures, interviews, and behind the scenes information, this book examines one of the the biggest, most popular film franchises ever. The movie will release internationally on May 22 , 2008

The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films

The Complete Making of Indiana Jones

Linda Sunshine

Steven Spielberg

Timothy Shaner

Stephen Spielberg

The Illustrated Story of the Film and The Filmmakers (Newmarket Pictorial Movebooks)

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

An inside look at more than forty years of the James Bond film phenomenon chronicles the making of the twenty-one 007 films, from storyboard to finished film, in a volume that includes interviews with the stars, producers, directors, writers, and designers, as well as on-the-set photography, never-before-seen art, and personal anecdotes.

From Storyboard to Screen--the Creative Process Behind the James Bond Phenomenon

The Art of Bond

Explore the beginning of Steven Spielberg’s remarkable career with this definitive retrospective that covers Duel, The Sugarland Express, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 1941, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. In the first ten years of his career, Steven Spielberg directed some of the most influential and beloved films in cinema history. Movies such as Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial introduced audiences to the modern blockbuster and cemented Spielberg as a monumental figure in pop culture. Through exclusive imagery and unparalleled insight from Spielberg’s longtime documentarian, Laurent Bouzereau, this deluxe volume explores how a young filmmaker reinvented American cinema within just ten years. Featuring a fresh perspective on films including Duel, The Sugarland Express, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 1941, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, this book is an essential exploration of an iconic filmmaker’s early career. ALL-NEW INSIGHTS: Featuring exclusive imagery and unparalleled insight from Spielberg’s longtime documentarian, Laurent Bouzereau. EXPLORE SPIELBERG’S EARLY CAREER: Covering the years 1971 to 1982, this deluxe volume explores how a young filmmaker reinvented American cinema within just a decade. LEARN THE HISTORY OF LANDMARK FILMS: This book dives deep into groundbreaking Spielberg films including Duel, The Sugarland Express, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 1941, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: This book stands alongside hit titles including Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History and Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Ultimate Visual History.

Spielberg: The First Ten Years

Pat Hitchcock O'Connell

Alfred Hitchcock's films are a testament to his autonomy--but there was one person whose ideas and advice he valued above all others: his wife, Alma. Now the story of the director and his closest collaborator--complete with anecdotes, rare photos, and recipes--is told by their daughter.

The Woman Behind the Man

Alma Hitchcock

Pat Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock's films are a testament to his autonomy-but there was one person whose ideas and advice he valued above all others: his wife, Alma. Who was the woman behind the most famous film director in the world? Pat Hitchcock O'Connell offers rare insight into the life and career of her mother and father, and finally reveals Alma's extraordinary contribution to the Hitchcock legacy. Filled with fascinating personal anecdotes, Alma Hitchcock is also Pat Hitchcock's story-that of a young girl growing up in Hollywood, and her own on-set experiences in such films as Psychoand Strangers on a Train. With behind-the-scenes stories, moving testimonies from friends and family, and never-before-seen personal photos from the Hitchcock family album-as well as some of her mother's favorite recipes-Pat Hitchcock O'Connell illuminates the lives and careers of her parents as only a daughter could.

Follows the making of "The Phantom Menace," from its script to its special effects, and includes interviews with director George Lucas and his crew

Laurent Bouzereau

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