Escape from New York

The Official Story of the Film

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by John Walsh

Type: Stories
Subject: One Film > Escape from New York
Keywords: John Carpenter
Publishing date: 2021
Publisher: Titan Books
Language: English

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Physical desc.

Hardcover • 160 pages
4 ¼ x 5 inches (10.5 x 13 cm)

ISBN

978-1-78909-621-7

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Book Presentation:
Discover the thrilling story behind the making of Escape from New York and celebrate its legacy in this visually stunning, exclusive retrospective.

Over forty years after the release of the iconic hit, Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film delves into the archives to showcase the creation of the movie. Directed by John Carpenter and released in 1981, Escape from New York thrilled audiences worldwide with its memorable characters, gritty premise and creative special effects.

This must-have book is the ultimate retrospective to the cult-classic movie, illustrating the production process of the science-fiction blockbuster, plus the impact and influence in popular culture, as well as the costuming, special effects, music, posters, and much more. Featuring brand new interviews with cast and crew, plus a foreword written by award-winning filmmaker, Corin Hardy, this extraordinary collection of never-before-seen art will give fans exclusive insight into every aspect of the movie.

About the Author:
John Walsh is a London-based award-winning filmmaker. He is a double BAFTA and double Grierson Awards nominee for his ground-breaking work. John's documentary on Ray Harryhausen (Movement Into Life) is held in the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation's archive. John also produced audio and film commentary recordings with Ray in his final years and is today a trustee of the Harryhausen Foundation. His books include Harryhausen The Lost Movies and his acclaimed best-selling Official Story of the Film series, which has covered books on Flash Gordon, Escape From New York, Dr Who & The Daleks, Conan The Barbarian and The Wicker Man.

Press Reviews:
"The most definitive book about the movie. I fully recommend this book to any fan of movies as well as fans of the film." - SciFi Pulse

"An unprecedented historical account of the 1981 film." - SYFY Wire

"An indispensable, must-read for fans of John Carpenter and his movies." - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Borg.com

"An amazing book! It is so elegant and "Flashy!" I loved all the research finds and photographs. This is a great holiday gift."
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Monster Zero NJ's Movie Madhouse

"Excellent. The Official Story of the Film is a behind-the-scenes book worthy of Brain's vast library."- AIPT Comics

"If you thought you knew everything about the film, think again. What John Walsh has pulled out of the bag here is nothing short of sheer brilliance. Any fan of the film needs to have this in their collection. There are facts that we never knew. There are excellent behind-the-scenes photographs and production stills. Everything that we wanted to know or didn't know is presented to us in clear and concise detail. And the book is a joy to behold. It is deserving of being owned, read, and re-read. Any fan of John Walsh and what he has written and created must own this volume. The level of research, detail and sheer enjoyment that has gone into the book is very much in evidence." ★★★★★ - Future of the Force

"A book you'll relish and cherish."- Starburst Magazine

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