Planet of the Apes

The Evolution of the Legend

Jeff Bond, Joe Fordham, Joe Fordham

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Titan Books
17 October 2014

Film movie guides & reviews; Fiction-related items; Planet of the Apes

In 1968 audiences around the world were transported to a world eerily similar to their own, but where apes ruled and mankind was subjugated. A terrifying, thrilling film, featuring one of the most famous twist endings in film history, Planet of the Apes is a science fiction masterpiece. The film birthed one of the longest running and most successful film franchises in cinema history, spawning seven further films, two television series, comics, novels and much more. Over 40 years later moviegoers around the world are still enthralled by this iconic, award-winning series.

Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend is the definitive guide to every aspect of this cultural phenomenon. From the groundbreaking original to 2014's blockbuster Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, this book tells the whole story, accompanied by brand new interviews with key creatives and die-hard fans. The book is illustrated throughout by gorgeous behind the scenes photography, makeup tests, candid stills, and beautiful film frames. Highly rare conceptual artwork has been unearthed and promises fans an exclusive glimpse into the creation of this beloved series. Detailing the writing and production process of all the films, the impact and influence, the makeup, the music, and much more.

By: Jeff Bond, Joe Fordham, Joe Fordham
Imprint: Titan Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 335mm, Width: 262mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 1.967kg
ISBN: 9781783291984
ISBN 10: 1783291982
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 17 October 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joe Fordham has been writing full-time for Cinefex since since 2001. Before that, he worked in visual effects, special effects, makeup effects, miniature effects, animation and editing in LA and in London. Jeff Bond is the author of Danse Macabre: 25 years of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton and The Music of Star Trek. He is Executive Editor of Geek magazine and was Senior Editor at CFQ, the revival of Cinefantastique magazine, from 2003 to 2006. He covered film music and other subjects for the Hollywood Reporter for ten years, has written hundreds of movie soundtrack liner notes booklets

Reviews for Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend

One of the best movie books of the season. - Roger Ebert.com I feel like I've become a better fan of the series because I know so much more thanks to this book. - Collider