The Wicker Man: The Official Story of the Film

Name: The Wicker Man: The Official Story of the Film
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781803365084
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By John Walsh

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The Wicker Man: The Official Story of the Film by John Walsh delves into the making of the iconic 1973 British horror film. It explores the film's production challenges, creative decisions, and cultural impact, providing insights into its status as a cult classic. The book combines rare photographs and interviews to offer a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at this influential piece of cinema history.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by classic films and wish to delve into the behind-the-scenes world of one of the most influential horror films in cinema history. With rich insights and captivating details, this exploration of film-making will particularly appeal to enthusiasts of cult cinema and the arts.

The definitive guide to the making of the landmark horror movie The Wicker Man, lavishly illustrated and packed with insights into this classic chiller.

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The Wicker Man is one of the greatest horror movies of all time – a chilling exploration of an isolated community with a terrible secret. Featuring a stellar cast including Christopher Lee, Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland and Ingrid Pitt, The Wicker Man has terrified audiences worldwide for fifty years.

Author and filmmaker John Walsh tells the story of how this singular – and somewhat unlikely – folk-horror classic came to be, illustrated with fascinating behind-the-scenes photography, new interviews, exclusive artwork, and never-before-seen material from the StudioCanal archives. Learn the secret history of Summerisle – if you dare…

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803365084

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 253.0mm

Height: 324.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

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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 groundbreaking work. John’s 1989 documentary on Ray Harryhausen (Movement Into Life) is held in the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation’s archive. John also produced HD audio and film commentary recordings with Ray in his final years. Based in London, UK.