Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film

Name: Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781789096217
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By John Walsh

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Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film offers a detailed look into the creation of John Carpenter's 1981 cult classic. Discover the film’s gritty premise, memorable characters, and groundbreaking special effects through rich visuals and exclusive interviews.
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Ideal for fans of John Carpenter, cult film enthusiasts, and anyone interested in film production and popular culture history.

Discover the thrilling story behind the making of Escape from New York and celebrate its legacy in this visually stunning, exclusive retrospective.

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Discover the thrilling story behind the making of Escape from New York and celebrate its legacy in this visually stunning, exclusive retrospective.

Over forty years after the release of the iconic hit, Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film delves into the archives to showcase the creation of the movie. Directed by John Carpenter and released in 1981, Escape from New York thrilled audiences worldwide with its memorable characters, gritty premise and creative special effects.

Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film is the ultimate retrospective to the cult-classic movie. This must-have book intricately illustrates the production process of the science-fiction blockbuster, plus the impact and influence in popular culture, as well as the costuming, special effects, music, posters, and much more.

Featuring brand new interviews with cast and crew, this extraordinary collection of never-before-seen art will give fans exclusive insight into every aspect of Escape From New York.

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Praised as a "behind-the-scenes book worthy of Brain’s vast library" and a "must-have hardcover book for John Carpenter fans," this retrospective is celebrated for its unique insight and exceptional presentation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789096217

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 253.0mm

Height: 324.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 106

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About the Author

John Walsh is an award winning filmmaker with a focus on social justice. His work ranges from television series to feature films. He is a double BAFTA and double Grierson Awards nominee for his ground breaking work. John's 1989 documentary on Ray Harryhausen (Movement Into Life) is held in the Ray and Diana Foundation's archive. John also produced HD audio and film commentary recordings with Ray in his final years.