From Prince Of Splatter To Lord Of The Rings

Pryor Ian

ISBN 10: 0312322941 / ISBN 13: 9780312322946

Published by Thomas Dunne Books, New York, 2004

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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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Prince Of Splatter To Lord Of The Rings
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books, New York
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312322941
• ISBN 13: 9780312322946
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Auto Biography/Historical

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Ian Pryor has been writing about cinema, and interviewing actors and moviemakers, for more than fifteen years. His features about New Zealand films and filmmakers have appeared in publications in England, the United States, Spain, Australia and New Zealand.