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Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History

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Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History by James Mottram offers an in-depth exploration of the groundbreaking film's creation, with insights into its development, production, and cultural impact. Filled with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes photography, and concept art, the book provides a rich look into how the iconic dinosaurs were brought to life on screen, celebrating the artistry and innovation of the film industry. This visual history makes for an engaging journey for both fans and those interested in film-making.
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Welcome to Jurassic Park! Discover the cinematic evolution of the Jurassic Park trilogy, with this deluxe book celebrating the saga’s massive impact on pop culture.

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Welcome to Jurassic Park! Discover the cinematic evolution of the Jurassic Park trilogy, with this deluxe book celebrating the saga’s massive impact on pop culture.

Director Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park unleashed an island of awe-inspiring dinosaurs, captivating audiences worldwide. Grossing over $900 million worldwide, the film ushered in a whole new age of digital visual effects and would go on to enthrall generations of moviegoers.

The most comprehensive book about the Jurassic Park trilogy to date, Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History begins with an in-depth account of the making of Spielberg’s original film, including rare and never-before-seen imagery and exclusive interviews with key creatives. Readers will then unearth the full history of the trilogy, from The Lost World: Jurassic Park to Jurassic Park III, through unprecedented access to the creative process behind the films. Fans will also find a fascinating look at the wider world of the saga, including video games, toys, comics, and more, exploring the lasting legacy of the movies and their influence on pop culture.

Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History will be the last word on the most epic saga in movie history—the definitive behind-the-scenes book that fans have been waiting for.

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Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History by James Mottram offers readers an in-depth look into the creation of the original Jurassic Park film trilogy. The book explores the series' origins, its influence on popular culture, and the evolution of its cinematic adaptations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683835455

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Insight Editions

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Sam Neill
  • Introduction by Laura Dern
  • Afterword by Jeff Goldblum

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 1905g

Pages: 256

About the Author

James Mottram is a film critic, journalist, and author. He has written several books on cinema, including The Making of Memento, The Sundance Kids, and, for Insight Editions, The Making of Dunkirk, Die Hard: The Ultimate Visual History, The Secrets of Tenet: Inside Christopher Nolan’s Quantum Cold War, and Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History. He has also contributed to numerous critical anthologies, on everything from Japanese cinema to war movies, and is a regular on movie podcast Inside Total Film. He lives in London.

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