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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History
Hardback
Main Details
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Caseen Gaines
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:192 | Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 235 |
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Category/Genre | Films and cinema |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781803361444
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Classifications | Dewey:791.4372 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Titan Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Titan Books Ltd
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Publication Date |
30 August 2022 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The definitive account of the motion picture phenomenon, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History is a must-have for fans of the beloved Steven Spielberg classic. Documenting the complete history of E.T., the book explores Spielberg's initial inspiration for the story, the challenging shoot, and the record-breaking success, as well as the film's endurance, examining the merchandising it inspired and the reasons E.T. holds a permanent place in the hearts of movie fans the world over. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History features exclusive interviews with key members of the creative team, including cast and crew. Filled with visual treasures, the book also includes rare and never-before-seen imagery from the Amblin Entertainment archives, including on-set photography, concept art, and storyboards, plus a wealth of removable insert items, such as annotated script pages, studio memos, preliminary sketches, and more. The perfect tribute to a film that defines movie magic, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History is the final word on a modern masterpiece.
Author Biography
Caseen Gaines is a pop culture historian who has been published in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, The A.V. Club and Decider. He has authored several books including "We Don't Need Roads: The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy", "A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic", and "Inside Pee- wee's Playhouse", which won a Silver Medal at 2012's Independent Publisher Book Awards.
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