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 Planéte 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.
