FOREWORD BY FRASER HESTON In celebration of the fiftieth
anniversary of Planet of the Apes, the classic science-fiction film
from 1968, The Making of Planet of the Apes tells the film and
offers exclusive, never-before-seen photographs and concept art.
Based on Pierre Boulle's novel La Planete de singes, the original
Planet of the Apes was one of the most celebrated films of the
1960s and beyond. Starring Hollywood icons Charlton Heston and
Roddy McDowall, the movie struck a chord with the world and sparked
a franchise that included eight sequels, two television series, and
a long-running comic book. Now, five decades after its theatrical
release, New York Times bestselling author J. W. Rinzler tells the
thrilling story of this legendary Hollywood production-a film even
Boulle thought would be impossible to make. With a foreword by
Fraser Heston, Charlton Heston's son, The Making of Planet of the
Apes is an entertaining, informative experience that will transport
readers back to the strange alternate Earth ruled by apes, and
bring to life memorable characters such as Cornelius, Dr. Zira, Dr.
Zaius, and Taylor, the human astronaut whose time-traveling sparks
an incredible adventure. Meticulously researched and designed to
capture the look and atmosphere of the film, The Making of Planet
of the Apes is also packed with a wealth of concept paintings,
storyboards, and never-before-seen imagery-including rare journal
pages and sketches from Charlton Heston's private collection-as
well as color and black-and-white unit photography, posters, and
more unique ephemera. Comprehensive in scope, The Making of Planet
of the Apes is the definitive look at the original blockbuster
film, a must-have for fans, film buffs, and collectors alike.
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