V for Vendetta: From Screenplay to Film - Softcover

Lamm, Spencer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789315033 ISBN 13: 9780789315038

Publisher: Universe Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

A comprehensive behind-the-scenes chronicle of the movie V for Vendetta, which is based on the popular cult graphic novel of the same name. V for Vendetta: From Script to Film will contain production ephemera including: storyboard art, character sketches, original script, still photos, and art from the original graphic novel. V for Vendetta: From Script to Film will also contain observations by reclusive producers the Wachowski brothers, cast members including Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, John Hurt, and Stephen Rea, and various other film crew. V for Vendetta: From Script to Film is sure to appeal to new comic book fans and diehard collectors alike.

About this title

Synopsis

"V for Vendetta" is directed by the Wachowski brothers - responsible for the "Matrix" phenomenon - and is based on Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel. Fans have been waiting years for this film. This title rides the crest of the current comic book/graphic novel renaissance. It includes detailed behind-the-scenes info, photos and complete screenplay. From the creative team of the blockbuster book, "The Art of the Matrix", the "Art of V for Vendetta" is the ultimate chronicle of, and tribute to, the production of the action movie "V for Vendetta", and includes the complete screenplay. From the creative team of the blockbuster book "The Art of The Matrix", "The Art of V for Vendetta" will contain production ephemera, including: storyboard art, character sketches, original script, still photos, and the art from the original graphic novel, the inspiration for the movie. "The Art of V for Vendetta" will also contain observations by producers the Wachowski brothers, and various other film crew.

Movie synopsis: set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, "V For Vendetta" tells the story of a mild-mannered young woman named Evey (Natalie Portman) who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked man (Hugo Weaving) known only as "V." Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, V ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression. As Evey uncovers the truth about V's mysterious background, she also discovers the truth about herself - and emerges as his unlikely ally in the culmination of his plan to bring freedom and justice back to a society fraught with cruelty and corruption.

About the Author

Spencer Lamm—with Larry and Andy Wachowski, the writers and directors of The Matrix trilogy—created the content used for the website, TheMatrix.com, which became the highest trafficked site in Warner Bros. history. Offline activities include writing and editing the bestselling 480 page book The Art of The Matrix, and editing an annual anthology of Matrix comics. Lamm is also involved in Burlyman Entertainment, which began publishing original comics in November 2004.

Edition details

• Publisher: Universe Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0789315033
• ISBN 13: 9780789315038
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176