This is a quick YouTube video first look at Mario Kirner’s new book about his Friday the 13th movie prop and costume collection, Friday the 13th Props Museum. [Read more…]
Book Reviews – “Watchmen: The Film Companion”, “Watchmen: Art of the Film”, & “Watchmen: Portraits”
This is a review of the three new books released by Titan Books in promotion of the film, Watchmen. The three volumes are Watchmen: The Film Companion, Watchmen: The Art of the Film, and Watchmen: Portraits.
Book Review – Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace (007)
This is a review of Bond on Set – Filming Quantum of Solace (published October 20, 2008). As was the case with the Filming of Casino Royale book that was published two years ago (see Book Review), it is a great example of what it has set out to be – a (nearly) all photographic coffee table book. [Read more…]
Book Review: Dressed, A Century of Hollywood Costume Design
This is a review of Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design by Deborah Nadoolman Landis. This is hands down one of the most impressive books in my library of works related to original props and costumes. [Read more…]
Book Review: Hollywood and History, Costume Design in Film
This is a review of Hollywood and History, Costume Design in Film. This book is an excellent resource made up of a series of essays and photos outlining the comprehensive history of wardrobe design in film. [Read more…]
Book Review: The Complete Making of Indiana Jones
This is a review of The Complete Making of Indiana Jones (published May 20, 2008). This is “the” must have book for any fan of the Indiana Jones films – if you are only interested in one book on the property, this is it.
This work delves into every facet that would interest readers, including the origins of the films, interviews of all the key principals, “making of” segments, a focus on each of the four films, and tons of photos and images. Like “The Making of Star Wars” (see OPB Book Review) which was published about a year ago and by the same author – J.W. Rinzler – this is a true archive of information and visuals and should be particularly valuable to original prop collectors. [Read more…]
Book Review: For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond
Book Review: For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming and James Bond
This is a review of For Your Eyes Only – Ian Fleming and James Bond (published April 7, 2008). This book is an interesting work about both James Bond and his creator, and is intended to be a companion piece to the current exhibit at the Imperial War Museum in London (see “Ian Fleming’s “James Bond” Letters Fetch Nearly $30,000 at Auction“). [Read more…]
Book Review: James Bond Encyclopedia
Book Review: James Bond Encyclopedia
This is a review of James Bond Encyclopedia (published October 15, 2007). This book is a great resource for fans of the 007 films. It is well organized, comprehensive, and up to date. [Read more…]