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The Art of Kong: Skull Island

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Welcome to the jungle with The Art of Kong: Skull Island, an official companion to the blockbuster film. This book delves into the origin of one of cinema's most iconic monsters, King Kong. It showcases breathtaking art, detailed storyboards, unique designs, and set photos that bring the world of Skull Island to life. Exclusive interviews with the cast and crew offer insights into the creation of the beast and the film’s immersive environment.
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This book is ideal for fans of film art and design, King Kong enthusiasts, and readers who enjoy behind-the-scenes insights into movie production. It suits those seeking a visually captivating coffee table book celebrating cinematic creativity.

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Embargoed to 9th March 2017 Welcome to the jungle. The origin of one of cinema's most beloved and most fearsome monsters is explained in Kong: Skull island . This official companion to the blockbuster movie features the breath-taking art, storyboards, designs, and set photos that conjure King Kong's world.

The origins of one of cinema's most iconic monsters: King Kong. This original action-adventure follows the first thrilling encounter between civilisation and the king of beasts. Feauturing an all-star cast: Tom Hiddleston (Thor, Crimson Peak), Brie Larson (Room, 21 Jump Street), Samuel L. Jackson (The Avengers), John C. Reilly (Step Brothers), and Toby Kebbell (Warcraft: The Beginning). This gorgeous art book delves into the incredible world of Kong, featuring incredible concept art of the characters, creatures and environments, as well as storyboards, and behind the scenes imagery of the cast and crew at work. Exclusive contributions from the actors and the key creative minds behind the film, discussing the creation of the blockbuster.

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Welcome to the jungle. The origin of one of cinema's most beloved and most fearsome monsters is explained in Kong: Skull Island.

This official companion to the blockbuster movie features the breath-taking art, storyboards, designs, and set photos that conjure King Kong's world.

Interviews with the crew and all-star cast explain how they brought the beast to life.

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Praised as a great coffee table book with thick pages and vibrant images that leap from the page, this book is highly recommended for its impressive art and the talents of the artists involved. Reviewers highlight it as a wonderful companion to the movie, appreciated even by those who may not be fans of the film itself.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785651519

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 310.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 1216g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Simon Ward is a writer of both fiction and non-fiction. His books include Okja: The Art and Making of the Film, The Art and Making of Alien: Covenant, Aliens: The Set Photography, Making Moon: A British Sci-Fi Cult Classic and Snowpiercer: The Art and Making of the Film. He also wrote the introduction to Modesty Blaise: The Grim Joker and has provided text and other materials for various Blu-rays.

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