Planet of the Apes: Reimagined by Tim Burton (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebooks)

By Mark Salisbury

Book Overview

With over 200 photographs, drawings, storyboards, and the complete screenplay, a magnificent visual book on Twentieth Century Fox's Planet of the Apes , as reimagined by visionary director Tim Burton ( Sleepy Hollow , Edward Scissorhands , Beetlejuice , Batman ). The original 1968 Planet of the Apes starring Charlton Heston spawned a worldwide cult of devoted fans, along with four movie sequels, two TV series, and over $100 million in merchandise sales. This Planet of the Apes tells an all-new story (with echoes of the original), brought up to date by today's most acclaimed creator of cinematic worlds and a state-of-the-art production team. This book reveals the brilliant filmcraft--from preliminary production designs and character sketches to fully realized scenic art and blueprints, and the final sets and action as photographed. The complete screenplay is included, as well as details of the production from casting to post, glimpses behind the creation of the thrilling action and special effects, and insights into Tim Burton's envisioning of this classic story. Over 200 color illustrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557044864
• ISBN13: 9781557044860
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Newmarket Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.0" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Good For The Kids

This book was written for kids who enjoyed the remake of Planet of the Apes. Grown-ups will probably not enjoy it but it was not intended for grown-ups. The book is a nice effort for the kids. The mediocre script for the movie did not leave the author of the book with much to work with. It is nice to see that a new generation of Apes has begun and I welcome the effort of the author.

A beautifull Collector's piece.

This is a beautifull book about the 2001 version of Planet of the Apes directed by Tim Burton. It is varied, with lots articles on many aspects of the film and richly illustrated througout with incredible film and "behind the camera" images. Additionally you will find the complete screenplay with related photos. All those elements combined make it an excpetional piece of film memorabilia.Overall, this book does a great service to a movie that continues the great myth of "Planet of the Apes".