Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

With a foreword by legendary director John Landis, this is the first book on all the films (old and new), all the Planet of the Apes TV shows and merchandise. With exclusive access to the Fox archive as well private collections the book showcases some never-before-seen images. Stunning artwork from the 1968 film and the four sequels, including makeup tests and concept art from the Rod Serling version of the original script are included.

An incredibly detailed look at the making of the films, the makeup process, the music, as well as the development of Rise and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes along with artwork that didn't even make it into the Art of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes make this the undisputed complete Planet of the Apes compendium! Joe Fordham has been writing full-time for Cinefex since 2001. Before that, he worked in visual effects, special effects, animation and editing in LA and London. Jeff Bond is Executive Editor of Geek magazine.

Reviews

"One of the best movie books of the season." - Roger Ebert.com

"I feel like Ive become a better fan of the series because I know so much more thanks to this book." - Collider

Author Bio

Joe Fordham has been writing full-time for Cinefex since since 2001. Before that, he worked in visual effects, special effects, makeup effects, miniature effects, animation and editing in LA and in London. Jeff Bond is the author of Danse Macabre: 25 years of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton and The Music of Star Trek. He is Executive Editor of Geek magazine and was Senior Editor at CFQ, the revival of Cinefantastique magazine, from 2003 to 2006. He covered film music and other subjects for the Hollywood Reporter for ten years, has written hundreds of movie soundtrack liner notes booklets