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The Making of Planet of the Apes: A Comprehensive Fiftieth Anniversary History Hardcover

The Making of Planet of the Apes: A Comprehensive Fiftieth Anniversary History Hardcover

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Uncover the Secrets of a Sci-Fi Masterpiece with The Making of Planet of the Apes Hardcover!
Journey deep into the forbidden archives of one of the most celebrated sci-fi films in cinema history! Spanning a massive 304 premium pages, The Making of Planet of the Apes: A Comprehensive Fiftieth Anniversary History Hardcover compiles the definitive, beautifully illustrated chronicling of the 1968 classic. Written by renowned New York Times bestselling author and film historian J.W. Rinzler, this official volume captures the extraordinary artistry and behind-the-scenes struggles that birthed a multi-billion-dollar global franchise. It stands as an absolute cornerstone reference archive for classic movie buffs, science-fiction collectors, prosthetic makeup artists, and film history lovers alike.
What's Packed Inside This Massive Filmmaking Archive?
Pore over stunning visual concepts, studio blueprint struggles, and rare personal records detailing the evolution of a landmark Hollywood production:
  • Exclusive Never-Before-Seen Imagery: Relish a rich treasure trove of rare color and black-and-white unit production photography, vintage promotional posters, and unique physical film ephemera pulled straight from the studio vaults.
  • The Charlton Heston Private Files: Explore incredible, rare personal journal pages, sketches, and notes from Charlton Heston's private collection, alongside an insightful foreword penned by his son, Fraser Heston.
  • Overcoming the "Impossible" Script: Deep dive into the thrilling narrative history of how the production crew successfully adapted Pierre Boulle’s complex novel La Planète des singes—a project the author himself believed could never be filmed.
  • Masterful Prosthetics & Concept Art: Witness the step-by-step visual design progression, storyboards, and makeup tests that seamlessly transformed legendary actors into unforgettable characters like Cornelius, Dr. Zira, and Dr. Zaius.
  • Premium Coffee Table Quality: A heavyweight 1.05 kg volume built with premium archival-quality paper stock to protect and highlight the sharp textures, vintage photography, and dense visual layout of this definitive history.
Authentic Product Specifications:
  • Publisher: Harper / HarperCollins
  • Publication Date: October 23, 2018
  • Format: Heavyweight Oversized Hardcover
  • Edition: Illustrated Fiftieth Anniversary Edition (Collector Quality)
  • Print Length: 304 premium full-color pages
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0062840622
  • ISBN-13: 978-0062840622
  • Item Weight: Heavyweight 1.05 kg (Premium Library Grade)
  • Dimensions: 28.58 x 3.18 x 27.94 cm
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Highly rated across the global cinematic community, this book sits as a prominent fan-favorite in competitive filmmaking categories, including Television Direction & Production, Television Reference, and Cinematography.
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