The book The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy is the most authoritative account of the creation of an epic film trilogy. Having received worldwide critical acclaim, the first part of the trilogy proved to be one of the most successful films of the decade, breaking box office records across the world and receiving nominations for four Golden Globes, eleven BAFTAs, and thirteen Academy Awards.
Richly illustrated with more than 300 photographs from all three films—many taken specifically for this book—along with exclusive interviews with all the main actors and crew members, Brian Sibley’s fascinating work reveals to the reader the process of adapting Tolkien’s masterpiece for the big screen.
The book tells, through words and images, exactly how the magic was created: from direction, screenplay, and acting to set design, landscapes, makeup, costumes, miniatures, music, and special effects. Written in an entertaining and informative style, the text describes in detail the personal story of hundreds of talented artists and craftsmen, actors, contributors—men and women—who worked for years, adding detail and narrative depth at every stage of production, so as to bring to life on screen one of the greatest novels ever written.
