Nathan, Ian
Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008192495
- author:
- Nathan, Ian
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Peter Jackson's Middle-earth saga has captivated audiences worldwide with its epic fantasy stories. This book tells the story behind the magic, from the early days of dreaming it could be done to the highs and lows of bringing JRR Tolkien's tales to life on screen. The journey takes us across six films, featuring brand-new interviews with Peter Jackson, his cast, and crew. We explore how a nine-year-old boy in New Zealand became a filmmaker who conjured magic for the big screen, leading to Academy recognition and Oscar glory. The book delves into the complexities of making fantasy films, including the rights ownership of Tolkien's work, which proved both daunting and transformative. With this behind-the-scenes look at Peter Jackson's creative journey, readers can gain insight into how he and his team dared to take on a quest every bit as daunting as Frodo's, and transformed JRR Tolkien's epic tale into cinematic magic.
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