I have learned so much about filmmaking and harry potter itself by reading this book. In this seventh installment of the harry potter series, hogwarts leader professor albus dumbledore michael gambon has been killed and lord voldemort ralph fiennes has taken over the ministry of magic, with former defence against the dark arts teacher dolores umbridge imelda staunton determining the fate of any number of muggles. From the moment the book was optioned to the last film, harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2, this book reveals all the filming secrets, neverbeforeseen images, and the most memorable moments real and fictional. Harry too heavy for royal mail the royal mail has had to lay on extra vans to deliver the new harry potter adventure because the 768page book is too heavy for postmen to carry. Bob mccabes most popular book is harry potter page to screen. Page to screen is a unique, behindthescenes look at the making of one of the most popular film series in cinema history, as told by the people who made the magic real.
Bob mccabe has 21 books on goodreads with 61111 ratings. The complete filmmaking journey is a book by author and film critic, bob mccabe. After seeing an end to a film series that is already a classic, this book brings all behindthescenes facts that will immerse you again in the harry potter world. Revised and expanded now has more pages devoted to the legacy of the harry potter films. Rowlings fantasy series into a blockbuster movie franchise. This gorgeous collection includes eight volumes featuring neverbeforepublished photographs chronicling the making of the harry potter films. The complete filmmaking journey is a behemoth of a book, and i had not expected it to be this huge not that im complaining. Developed in collaboration with the creative team behind the celebrated movie series, this deluxe, 500plus page compendium features. Its so huge and hefty so you cant really hold it for reading without resting it on something, like your lap. Harry potter and the deathly hallows part 1 screen it. Harry hides from several people under his cloak that makes him appear invisible after sneaking into a restricted area of the library that includes. The eighth volume is a clothbound edition of the new york times bestseller, harry potter.
Probably the best book about the harry potter films i have ever read the books blurb says. Rowlings fantasy collection right into a blockbuster film franchise. Featuring allnew interviews with daniel radcliffe, emma watson, rupert grint, and michael gambon, behindthescenes anecdotes from producer. In addition to the complete history of all eight harry potter films, the book now explores the theme parks in florida, california and japan, the sets and props in. Movie wizardry, is a lavish and private take a look at all the filmmaking course of that reworked j. Page to screen, the followup to the new york times bestseller harry potter. Rowling, the 20th anniversary and illustrated editions, and books to discover the movie magic behind the film series. The cover is beautifully designed with an embossed title and a window looking at hogwarts.
A follow up to harry potter film wizardry, it was released on 25 october, 2011 and published by titan books the book details the story of the film series, from the acquisition of the film rights to the casting of the main actors and the shooting at leavesden studios. This range of harry potter books includes the original seven harry potter novels by j. Harry potter again tops poll of best booktofilm adaptations. Harry potter page to screen updated edition by bob mccabe.
All of these precious objects are housed in a collectible box that looks like it came from diagon alley. Film wizardry, is a lavish and personal look at the entire filmmaking process that transformed j. Noble collection harry potter quibbler magazine cover puzzle. From harry potter and the philosophers stone to hp and the deathy hallows part2, youll get amazing images of the characters, scenarios, objects and also have a glimpse of very. Now the last of the harry potter films has been released, fans of the saga are constantly looking for something new to satisfy their appetite for. Page to screen is a unique, behindthescenes look at the making of one of the most popular film series in cinema history, as. Page to screen opens the doors to hogwarts castle and the wizarding world of harry potter to reveal the complete behindthescenes secrets, techniques, and overthetop artistry that brought j. The complete filmmaking journey, collectors edition. Page to display, the comply withup to the new york occasions bestseller harry potter.
Harry potters success is a rare trick for novelists. A book of the paintings of hogwarts showcases the exquisite artistry of each. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone 2001 screenrant. Books by bob mccabe author of harry potter page to screen.
This book pays homage to how one film became eight, how a few months became a decade, and how one authors fantasy became the project of. Page to screen traces the cinematic process of bringing j. In addition to the complete history of all eight harry potter films, the book now explores the theme parks in florida, california and japan, the sets and props in leavesden, england and the house of minalima, founded by the graphic designers on all of the films, and located in. Complete filmmaking journey bob mccabe harper collins usa 9780062101891 kitap. Lego harry potter beauxbatons arabas hogwartsa var. This book exceeded all my expectations, and it certainly befits the harry potter film saga. From the acquisition of the film rights to the casting of harry, ron, and hermione and the assembly of the creative team, harry potter. Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you to your home screen. Times harry potter movies butchered the books screenrant. When adapting a beloved book series for the big screen, it can be difficult to decide what to include, what to leave out, and when to make changes to characters and scenes. The 2 12hour film, lean considering it came from a 734page book, trims out subplots about houseelves theyre not missed and gives little screen time to the standard crew of the other potter films, but adds in more of britains finest actors to the cast, such as brendan gleeson as madeye moody and miranda richardson as rita skeeter. There were things about the movies that pertained to the books that i never. Harry potter page to screen by bob mccabe film books. From the moment the book was optioned to the last film, harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2, this book reveals all the filming secrets, neverbeforeseen images, and the most memorable moments real and fictional of the.
Below is a sneak peek into each exquisitelydesigned volume links below the images lead to additional. Arriving at your doorstep with a numbered certificate of authenticity, this limited edition is the ultimate collectible for any. Simms as we eagerly await the fifth film in the harry potter series not to mention harry potter and the deathly hallows. A keepsake book filled with snapshots and personal photos looks at the lasting relationships between cast and crew. Fans are often critical of the results, and nowhere is that more true than with the movie adaptations of the harry potter novels. The earlier books in the series were short enough that most plot points and characters were. Harry opens a book in the library and a screaming head suddenly pops up from the page harry quickly closes the book.
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