| The Alamo: The Illustrated Story of the Epic Film Contributor(s): Thompson, Frank T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1557046077 ISBN-13: 9781557046079 Publisher: Newmarket Press OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: This lavish volume reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the making of this extraordinary film, covering its pre-production, the 101 days of production (most of it on the largest movie set in the world, on 45 acres near Austin, Texas), and post-production. Included is first-hand testimony from stars Dennis Quaid (Sam Houston), Billy Bob Thornton (David Crockett), Jason Patric (James Bowie), Patrick Wilson (William Barret Travis), Jordi Molla (Juan Seguin), and Emilio Echevarria (Santa Anna), as well as the talented production team who tell how they brought the world of 1836 Texas to vivid life with meticulously re-created costumes and sets. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Performing Arts | Film - Screenwriting - Performing Arts | Screenplays |
| Dewey: 976.403 |
| LCCN: 2003070604 |
| Series: Newmarket Pictorial Moviebooks (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.08" W x 11.02" (2.10 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Geographic Orientation - Texas - Locality - San Antonio, Texas |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With more than 125 photos in full color and the complete screenplay, the exciting companion to the only theatrical Alamo film in over 40 years--from director John Lee Hancock, starring Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, and Patrick Wilson. This lavish volume reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the making of this extraordinary film, covering its pre-production, the 101 days of production (most of it on the largest movie set in the world, on 45 acres near Austin, Texas), and post-production. Included is first-hand testimony from stars Dennis Quaid (Sam Houston), Billy Bob Thornton (David Crockett), Jason Patric (James Bowie), Patrick Wilson (William Barret Travis), Jordi Moll (Juan Seguin), and Emilio Echevarr a (Santa Anna), as well as the talented production team who tell how they brought the world of 1836 Texas to vivid life with meticulously re-created costumes and sets. 125 color photos and drawings. Alamo chronology and bibliography. |
Contributor Bio(s): Thompson, Frank T.: - Frank Thompson is a writer, filmmaker, film historian, and the author of over thirty books, including five nonfiction books on the Alamo, as well as Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, and . He is also the author of the novelization, The Alamo. He lives in North Hollywood, California. John Lee Hancock is the director of The Alamo and The Rookie. |