The Making of Master and Commander The Far Side of the World

Humor & Entertainment

McGregor, Tom

Movies

W.W.Norton

Horatio Hornblower, young midshipman and gallant hero of C. S. Forester's epic novels, arrives as a raw recruit in Nelson's navy, but is destined to rise through the ranks. Amidst a wealth of bloody sea battles, he proves himself courageous in danger and resilient intimes of trouble. The Making of C. S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower is a fascinating account of howForester's much--loved fictional hero was brought to the screen to create one of the most ambitious and lavish productions on TV. Filled with in-depth interviews with the stars and crew, The Making of C. S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower captures the excitement and complexities of filming in its two foreign locations,the Crimea and Portugal. It contains more than 100 full-color photographs and illustrations charting all stages of production and shows exactly how navy life in the Napoleonic era was re-created through authentic costumes, makeup, sets, naval design, and special effects. It also gives an exclusive insight into the building of the HMS Indefatigable--a 125-foot, 22-cannon replica of a 1750s vessel, and the first British frigate to be handcrafted from wood in the last 140 years. Containing background historical information as well as on-set anecdotes and a behind-the-scenes look at key action sequences, The Making of C. S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower is essential reading for all of Forester's Hornblower fans.

The Making of C S Forester's Horatio Hornblower

Harper Paperbacks

James Kavanagh QC is back in the courtroom: a doctor is accused of letting a terminally ill baby die - what are Kavanagh's views on euthanasia?; a brother and sister are accused of killing their parents. Meanwhile, stresses are mounting at home. John Thaw plays the character in this TV series.

Kavanagh Qc II

Pan Books, Ltd.

Princess Elizabeth narrowly avoids execution during the reign of her sister, Mary, but when she finally becomes queen, she discovers new dangers, not least her love for Robert Dudley, whom she can never marry

Elizabeth

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

AVON.

A chronicle of the film's making, from the actors' boot camp to the filming in the Galapagos Island and on board a replica ship draws on exclusive cast and crew interviews and offers insight into how costumes and other props were replicated. Movie tie-in.

The Making of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.

The fascinating story behind one of the most highly anticipated movies to come out of Hollywood in recent years. Peter Weir's astonishing film brings Patrick O'Brian's world to life, complete with its swashbuckling adventures, brilliantly drawn characterization, romance, and intrigue. It is sure to captivate stalwart enthusiasts of O'Brian's work as well as draw in new fans everywhere. With unique access to the cast and crew, Tom McGregor traces the project, from the actors' boot camp to the filming in the Galapagos Islands and on board a replica ship (in the same studio where Titanic was filmed). With exclusive photographs and interviews with key members of the cast, including Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany (A Beautiful Mind), and director Peter Weir (Dead Poets' Society, Green Card, The Truman Show), this book records the painstaking work of the crew and stars in making the film as historically accurate as possible, from replicating the uniforms of Nelson's navy to bringing the gun deck of the Surprise incredibly to life. Exclusive behind-the-scenes insight and information on the history of the project are dazzlingly showcased in this unique companion, featuring the same high production standards and imagination as the film itself. 200 color photographs

W.W.Norton&Company

Charts the production of four films about Horatio Hornblower, the maritime adventurer who rose from midshipman to Admiral of the Fleet in C.S. Forester's stories. This book includes on-set anecdotes as well as a behind-the-scenes look at key action sequences.

The Making of Hornblower: The Official Companion to the ITV Series

Boxtree

Oliver Twist: The Official Companion to the Itv Drama Series

Virgin Pub

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The Making of Master and Commander The Far Side of the World

The Making of C S Forester's Horatio Hornblower

Kavanagh Qc II

Elizabeth

The Making of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

The Making of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

The Making of Hornblower: The Official Companion to the ITV Series

Oliver Twist: The Official Companion to the Itv Drama Series