Description
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.
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.
About the Author
Simon Ward is the author at The Art and Making of Independence Day: Resurgence. A writer of both fiction and non-fiction, specialising in cinema and graphic novels, his essays and articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Cinema: The Whole Story and 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die.
Reviews
"great coffee table book read that is beautifully presented with thick pages and vibrant images that just scream from the page." Impulse Gamer
"recommended for the impressive art and the skills of the artists it showcases" - Cinema Sentries
"A great coffee table book, you don't have to be a fan of the film to appreciate the work that took Skull Island from concept to the big screen. Simon Ward and Titan Books put together a great companion to the movie" - Project Fandom
Book Information
ISBN 9781785651519
Author Simon Ward
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 1216g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 310mm * 23mm
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.
About the Author
Simon Ward is the author at The Art and Making of Independence Day: Resurgence. A writer of both fiction and non-fiction, specialising in cinema and graphic novels, his essays and articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Cinema: The Whole Story and 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die.
Reviews
"great coffee table book read that is beautifully presented with thick pages and vibrant images that just scream from the page." Impulse Gamer
"recommended for the impressive art and the skills of the artists it showcases" - Cinema Sentries
"A great coffee table book, you don't have to be a fan of the film to appreciate the work that took Skull Island from concept to the big screen. Simon Ward and Titan Books put together a great companion to the movie" - Project Fandom
Book Information
ISBN 9781785651519
Author Simon Ward
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publisher Titan Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 1216g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 310mm * 23mm
