RoboCop: The Definitive History: The Story of a Sci-Fi Icon

(Hardback)

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RoboCop is one of the most iconic characters and movie franchises in cinema. A pop culture icon, with three movies, TV spin-offs, and a blockbuster re-envisioning, this will be the first comprehensive book on the sci-fi classic. This official, illustrated history will include stills and never before seen behind the scenes images, artwork and designs, as well as script extracts and new interviews.

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"This is a pretty amazing artifact for any RoboCop fan" - Badass Digest

"The early storyboards are awesome, the concept designs are legendary, the creature is the stuff of nightmares, and seeing it all unfold in one hefty book (seriously, the thing weighs almost five lbs.) is extremely satisfying." - Midroad Movie

"A real visual feast that provides everything from concept art, behind the scenes special effects shots, storyboards, production stills, and memorabilia." - Comic Hype


its a joy to read, as its both insightful and entertaining -Michael Cavacini

Author Bio

Calum Waddell has been a film critic for a decade, featuring in a number of newsstand publications. In addition, he obtained his PhD in Film and Philosophy from Aberdeen University in 2014. His first full length feature, "Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever" was released to UK DVD in 2013 and many of his "making of" featurettes can be found on the Arrow Films and Video line.