From Prince Of Splatter To Lord Of The Rings

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: As New
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Publisher Place: New York
Publisher Year: 2004
Edition: First Edition

Description: 380 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout. The Only Exception Is A Small Repair To Bottom Of Jacket. This Fascinating Look At The Now-celebrated Director Tells Of The Inspiration That Led To The Making Of Of The Three World Famous Lord Of The Rings Films And The Six Other Films That Preceded Them.

Publishers Description: This fascinating look at the now celebrated director tells of the inspiration that have led to the making of the three world-famous Lord of the Rings films - and the six other films that preceded them. This unauthorized biography traces the journey of a young movie fanatic, from Sunday afternoons spent fooling around with a camera, through low-budget cult movies, to control of the most ambitious film project ever, on what is probably the best-loved fantasy novel ever written.This in-depth biography explores the many talents of the young Peter Jackson. the making of Bad Taste, Meet the Feebles, Braindead, Heavenly Creatures, Forgotten Silver, The Frighteners, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The story behind the Rings - which tells how Jackson got the rights to make the film and the permission and funding to make three films rather than collapsing the story into just one or two films, interviews, and other behind the scenes material from the making of the landmark films. Past and future - in which the author considers Jackson's achievements and possible future - including his remake of King Kong.From casts of zombies, traumatised puppets and murderous teenagers, to deal-making in Hollywood, this book is about following one's visions wherever they might lead.

ISBN: 9780312322946