Screen LibraryThe making of Planet of the Apes /
"Based on Pierre Boulle's novel La Planéte de singes, the original Planet of the Apes was one of the most celebrated films of the 1960s and beyond. Starring Hollywood icons Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall, the movie struck a chord with the world and sparked a franchise that included eig...
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Harper Design,
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| Publisher Address: | New York, NY : |
| Publication Dates: | 2018. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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"Based on Pierre Boulle's novel La Planéte de singes, the original Planet of the Apes was one of the most celebrated films of the 1960s and beyond. Starring Hollywood icons Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall, the movie struck a chord with the world and sparked a franchise that included eight sequels, two television series, and a long-running comic book. Now, five decades after its theatrical release, New York Times bestselling author J. W. Rinzler tells the thrilling story of this legendary Hollywood production--a film even Boulle thought would be impossible to make. With a foreword by Fraser Heston, Charlton Heston's son, The Making of Planet of the Apes is an entertaining, informative experience that will transport readers back to the strange alternate Earth ruled by apes, and bring to life memorable characters such as Cornelius, Dr. Zira, Dr. Zaius, and Taylor, the human astronaut whose time-traveling sparks an incredible adventure. Meticulously researched and designed to capture the look and atmosphere of the film, The Making of Planet of the Apes is also packed with a wealth of concept paintings, storyboards, and never-before-seen imagery--including rare journal pages and sketches from Charlton Heston's private collection--as well as color and black-and-white unit photography, posters, and more unique ephemera. Comprehensive in scope, The Making of Planet of the Apes is the definitive look at the original blockbuster film, a must-have for fans, film buffs, and collectors alike"--Dust jacket flap. |
| Carrier Form: | 303 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 x 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 298-299) and index. |
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9780062840622 0062840622 |
| Index Number: | PN1995 |
| CLC: | J905.712 |
| Call Number: | J905.712/R584 |
| Contents: | Mystery planet (1939-1963) -- Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle--Summary of the novel -- Twilight of the Apes (1963-1964) -- Planet of the Apes by Rod Sterling, May 25, 1964--Summary of the first draft screenplay -- The Death of the Humans (1964-1965) -- Planet of the Apes by Rod Sterling, December 17, 1964 & January 7, 1965--Summaries of second draft and revised second draft -- Simian siren songs (1965-March 1966) -- The fox and the monkey (April-December 1966) -- Saving astronaut Thomas (December 1966-April 1967) -- Planet of the Apes by Michael Wilson, April 3, 1967--Summary of final draft screenplay -- Anthropoid alchemy (April-May 1967) -- Filming the Forbidden Zone (May-June 1967) -- Of subhuman bondage (June 1967) -- The hunt (June-July 1967) -- Desperate dreams (July-August 1967) -- Post Evolution (August-December 1967) -- Revelation of the Apes (January 1968-April 1969) -- Epilogue: Legacy of the apes. |