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The World of The Odyssey
A Visual Journey
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The World of The Odyssey is an illustrated companion that brings the film’s story, characters, and world to life. Rather than focusing on technical production details, it acts as a visual guide to the film—featuring character profiles, key locations and items, and pivotal moments. Including exclusive...
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Vibrant and eye-catching, The World of the Odyssey serves as an engaging entry point into Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, exploring the narrative and characters of summer 2026's most anticipated film.
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Description
The World of The Odyssey is an illustrated companion that brings the film’s story, characters, and world to life. Rather than focusing on technical production details, it acts as a visual guide to the film—featuring character profiles, key locations and items, and pivotal moments.
Including exclusive quotes from the director, cast, and crew, and a final chapter explaining a little movie magic, this book is the perfect companion to what’s sure to be 2026’s summer blockbuster.
Stunning Photography: Explore never-seen-before images from The Odyssey, emphasising unit photography and narrative context over concept art.
Star-Studded Cast: The highly anticipated film features a stunning cast—and their quotes will be featured throughout.
Accessible: Designed for casual fans and newcomers, this gorgeous book prioritises readability and exploration over comprehensive documentation.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781807590802
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 September 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 55.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 255g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Mottram is a film critic, journalist and author. He has written several books on cinema, including The Making of Memento, The Sundance Kids, and The Making of Dunkirk, and contributed to numerous critical anthologies on everything from Japanese cinema to war movies.
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