Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey - Hardcover

McCabe, Bob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062101897 ISBN 13: 9780062101891

Publisher: Harper Design Intl, 2011

Synopsis

Harry Potter: Page to Screen, the follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Harry Potter: Film Wizardry, is a lavish and personal look at the entire filmmaking process that transformed J. K. Rowling's fantasy series into a blockbuster movie franchise. Featuring all-new interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Michael Gambon, behind-the-scenes anecdotes from producer David Heyman, production designer Stuart Craig, and director David Yates, and hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and concept illustrations, this book is the ultimate compendium for Potter fans young and old.

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Review:

"To call this a labour of love is like calling the Taj Mahal a shed... A coffee-table volume worthy of the most successful movie series of all time." --Heat

"Sure to delight die-hard muggles." --Daily Record

"The book is sumptuously illustrated with stills photography and concept art. You could get your fill without reading a word, but coupled with insights this is an astonishingly detailed accounts of the passion, talent and effort poured into the series. 5 stars." --Empire

"The level of interview access is impressive, and author Bob McCabe weaves contributions from talent on both sides of the camera into an entertaining, trivia-packed retrospective. But it's the artwork that really draws you in. It's a feast for the eyes, packed with behind-the-scenes photos and stunning concept art. If you're into the movies, you'll want this on your bookshelf." --SFX Magazine

"A fascinating look behind the making of the movies." --Home Cinema Choice

"Anyone interested in this field of fantasy art should invest in this beautiful, rich source of inspiration. 5 out of 5." --Imagine FX

"Fans who aren't quite ready to wave off the wizarding world just yet will devour Harry Potter: Page to Screen, which gives the ten-year film franchise a worthy send off." --We Love This Book

"An immense tome that might have fallen from Dumbledore's own bookshelves... A sumptuous style guide to the phenomenon." --The Independent

From the Back Cover:

Harry Potter: Page to Screen opens the doors to Hogwarts castle and the wizarding world of Harry Potter to reveal the complete behind-the-scenes secrets, techniques, and over-the-top artistry that brought J.K. Rowling's acclaimed novels to cinematic life. Developed in collaboration with the creative team behind the celebrated movie series, this deluxe, 500-plus page compendium features exclusive stories from the cast and crew, hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and concept illustrations sourced from the closed film sets, and rare memorabilia. As the definitive look at the magic that made cinematic history, Page to Screen is the ultimate collectible, perfect for Muggles everywhere.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Design Intl
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0062101897
• ISBN 13: 9780062101891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 529