Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Making of Steven Spielberg's Classic Fil

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND: THE MAKING OF STEVEN SPIELBERG'S CLASSIC FILM

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Morton has written the definitive book on this innovative movie by Steven Spielberg...Meticulous research of this caliber is not found in other books on ÊClose EncountersÊ. Fans will find Morton's take informative and fascinating. ä ÊLibrary JournalÊ. Steven Spielberg's 1977 masterpiece used all of the power and magic of cinema to tell a story of man's first meeting with extraterrestrial beings. Renouncing the fear and pessimism of the day writer/director Spielberg boldly envisioned this as a peaceful spiritual event full of hope and possibility. This awe-inspiring message made a powerful impact on audiences desperate for something to believe in. The film was a massive box-office hit and revolutionized the movie industry; along with ÊStar WarsÊ it helped to create the modern blockbuster and ushered in a new era of hi-tech effects. Based on in-depth research and the recollections of many of the film's principal creators ÊClose EncountersÊ is the first book to chronicle the making of this classic film from its inception through its tumultuous production to its many releases in special editions. The book features new interviews with star Teri Garr producer Michael Phillips photographic effects supervisor Douglas Trumbull production designer Joe Alves and several cinematographers screenwriters and special-effects legends. John Hill Jerry Belson Hal Barwood and Matthew Robbins; and special effects legends Richard Yuricich Robert Swarthe Dennis Muren Scott Squires Greg Jein and Rocco Gioffre.

Author Biography

Ray Morton is an author, teacher, script consultant, and a senior writer and columnist for Scr(i)pt magazine. Morton's first book, King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon from Fay Wray to Peter Jackson (978-1-55783-669-4'), 'was published by Applause Books in November 2005.

Long Description

Steven Spielberg's 1977 masterpiece Close Encounters of the Third Kind used all of the power and magic of cinema - including a series of groundbreaking and breathtaking beautiful photographic effects - to tell a story of man's first meeting with extraterrestrial beings. Renouncing the fear and pessimism of the day, writer/director Spielberg boldly envisioned this as a peaceful, spiritual event full of hope and possibility. This awe-inspiring message made a powerful impact on audiences desperate for something to believe in. The film was a massive box-office hit and revolutionized the movie industry; along with Star Wars, it helped to create the modern blockbuster and ushered in a new era of hi-tech effects. Based on in-depth research and the recollections of many of the film's principal creators, Close Encounters is the first book to chronicle the making of this classic film from its inception through its tumultuous production to its many releases in "special" editions. The book features new interviews with star Teri Garr, producer Michael Phillips, photographic effects supervisor Douglas Trumbull, production designer Joe Alves, and several cinematographers, screenwriters, and special-effects legends. John Hill, Jerry Belson, Hal Barwood, and Matthew Robbins; and special effects legends Richard Yuricich, Robert Swarthe, Dennis Muren, Scott Squires, Greg Jein, and Rocco Gioffre.

Details ISBN1557837104 Author Ray Morton Short Title CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE 3RD KI Language English ISBN-10 1557837104 ISBN-13 9781557837103 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Birth 1925 Imprint Applause Theatre Book Publishers Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Series Applause Books Subtitle The Making of Steven Spielberg's Classic Film DOI 10.1604/9781557837103 UK Release Date 2007-11-15 AU Release Date 2007-11-15 NZ Release Date 2007-11-15 US Release Date 2007-11-15 Pages 382 Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation Publication Date 2007-11-15 DEWEY 791.4372 Audience General We've got this

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