For the first time ever, the complete, provocative history behind the motion picture series that began a new tradition in science fiction film sagas. Planet of the Apes Revisited is the colorful, factual account of the science fiction milestone Planet of the Apes and the series of movies and TV shows it inspired. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew and access to the personal archives of Arthur P. Jacobs, the producer and originator of the first film and all its spin-offs, Joe Russo and Larry Landsman present a fascinating, in-depth look at the entire Apes canon, featuring: Rare, behind-the-scenes photographs Deails on special effects and makeup Story and screenplay developments On-the-set changes and post-production edits Behind-the-scenes anecdotes A chapter on Tim Burton's "reimagining" of the classic Planet of the Apes The book also serves as an invaluable reference volume on Hollywood filmmaking and the many personalities who are part of the legend and lore of this outstanding adventure series. The most comprehensive guide available, Planet of the Apes Revisited vividly re-creates the history, the sticky studio politics, and the fascinating creative process that resulted in this unprecedented science fiction phenomenon.

Planet of the Apes Revisited: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Classic Science Fiction Saga

Humor & Entertainment

Edward Gross

Joe Russo

Larry Landsman

Movies

St. Martin's: Griffin

Insatiable in their drive for conquest, they ravished a virgin world in search of gold... Gold to fill Spain's coffers...Gold to pay for Spain's wars...Gold to make Spain ruler of the Old World. Bottomless hunger for gold sent a Spanish ship to sea. But of all the crew, few would survive the battering elements of the cruel ordeal that waited on Mayan shores. Only one Spanish sailor - Gonzalo Guerrero - his people having branded him traitor, survived the elements and rose to savage glory as Warrior of the Sun. He would shed his Spanish soul to become a powerful Mayan warlord.

Warrior of the Sun

History

Ancient Civilizations

Dell Publishing

Book by Edward Gross, Mark A. Altman

Great Birds of the Galaxy: Gene Roddenberry & the Creators of Trek

Mark A. Altman

Boxtree

Honoring the thirtieth anniversary of the original Rocky film, as well as the Winter 2006 release of Rocky Balboa, a definitive reference to all six films in the blockbuster series features more than one thousand stills and digitally re-mastered pictures, as well as plot information, cast and character profiles, accounts of Rocky's most famous fights, and more. (An MGM/Sony Pictures film, written &amp; directed by Sylvester Stallone, releasing Winter 2006, starring Sylvester Stallone)

Rocky: The Ultimate Guide

DK Publishing

Go behind the scenes on the making of Star Trek -- from ''the Cage'' (the first episode) & the original series through 7 feature films, The Next Generation, Deep Space, & Voyager -- with the creators of the 20th cent. most enduring TV & film series. Here the makers of the Trek magic discuss 30 years of science fiction success. You'll visit with these pioneers of the final frontier, starting with Gene Roddenberry, the original ''Great Bird of the Galaxy.'' Beyond Trek, he was the creative force behind Genesis II & The Questor Tapes, & this vol. provides episode guides to the unfilmed scripts for both. Also meet Gene Coon, Fred Freiberger, Nicholas Meyer, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Rick Berman, Maurice Hurley, Jeri Taylor, & Michael Piller. Illus.

Great Birds of the Galaxy: Gene Roddenberry and the Creators of Trek

mark-altman

Boxtree Ltd.

You can learn everything you ll ever want to know about the web-slinger n this comprehensive narrative history of the Spider-Man (SM) phenomenon. The author has interviewed many of the personalities who have brought SM to life over the years -- &amp; he s uncovered the entire SM story, from the conception of the popular comic book to the release major motion picture directed by Sam Raimi. You ll find: the detailed story behind the creation of the SM comic by Stan Lee &amp; Steve Ditko in 1962; a SM comic-book checklist; episode guides for the 5 SM TV series (3 animated &amp; 2 live-action) that have aired over the years; an in-depth look at the 15-year development of the SM movie; &amp; SM s Rogues Gallery -- your guide to SM s foes &amp; villains. Illus.

Spider-Man Confidential: From Comic Icon to Hollywood Hero

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Hyperion

Everyone knows Hercules is the toughest of the tough, but how well do you really know the star of The Legendary Journeys? You love this weekly dose of eye-candy, but do you know how it all began? The answers are all here. Now for the first time ever, get a behind-the-scenes look at how a handful of made-for-TV movies became a runaway syndicated phenomenon. Learn the answers to such tantalizing tidbits as: How did a real-life sword wound come close to cleaving Sorbo's career? (page 12) On which episode did we first meet Xena, the Warrior Princess, and why was she trying to kill Herc? (page 54) What prompted co-executive producer John Schulian to leave the show after nearly three years? (page 29) Why, out of three potential motion pictures, did Kevin Sorbo choose to star in Kull: The Conqueror? (page 3) What red-caped superhero almost stole Kevin Sorbo before he could assume the role of Hercules? (page 6) How does Sorbo see himself compared to such impressive predecessors as Arnold Schwartzenegger and Lou Ferrigno? (page 8)The answers to these questions, and many, many more, are here for the taking. Hercules X-Posed includes an Internet directory and a complete encyclopedia of the Herc universe! Meet the real Hercules and join the adventure.

Hercules X-Posed: The Unauthorized Biography of Kevin Sorbo and His On-Screen Character

ted-edwards

Prima Lifestyles

She's a high school student by day and a slayer of the undead by night. She's Sarah Michelle Gellar, and she's the prettiest girl ever to wield a wooden stake. Now for the first time ever, you have a guidebook to Buffy's world. You'll learn how it all began, from the start of Sarah's television career at the age of four to her current title as the queen of the new horror genre. With this inside look into the series and its star, you will answer all the questions you've ever asked about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, including: At what time in her life did Gellar most relate to the character she portrays? (page 7) In what ways is the original Buffy movie only a pale shadow of what the television show has become? (page 25) How does Gellar sum up her experience on All My Children? (page 10) How does series creator Joss Whedon explain his successful mixture of humor and horror? (page 66) In what episode does Buffy cross stakes with another slayer? (page 112) And much more! Reviews every episode from the first two seasons and includes biographies of Gellar, the cast, and Joss Whedon!

Buffy X-Posed : The Unauthorized Biography of Sarah Michelle Gellar and Her On-Screen Character

The Fifty-Year Mission

Nero

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