Synopses & Reviews
This fall, Academy Award-winning and groundbreaking director Robert Zemeckis offers a vision of the ancient epic poem "Beowulf" that has never been seen before. Actors Anthony Hopkins, Angelina Jolie, John Malkevich, and Robin Wright Penn bring to life this macabre dark ages tale. Fans of the intense, action-packed film will relish this extraordinary hardcover packed with lavish concept art from production designer Doug Chiang's revered studio (responsible for the design of Robota, Star Wars, Episode I, and War of the Worlds). Quotes from the production designers, artists, actors, and filmmakers complete this stunning homage to the genesis and visual execution of a unique motion picture.
Synopsis
This fall, groundbreaking director Robert Zemeckis offers a startling new vision of the epic poem Beowulf, Actors Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson, Crispin Glover, Alison Lohman, and Angelina Jolie, and scriptwriters Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary bring to life this tale from the Dark Ages. Fans of the action-packed film will relish this extraordinary hardcover brimming with concept art from Doug Chiang's revered design studio (Robota, Star Wars: Episode I, and Polar Express). Quotes from the production designers, artists, actors, and filmmakers complete this stunning homage to a unique motion picture.
About the Author
Mark Cotta Vaz is the author of The Art of The Polar Express and The Art of The Incredibles. He lives in northern California.
Steve Starkey is the Academy Award-winning producer of Forrest Gump, Castaway, and The Polar Express.
Robert Zemeckis is the Academy Award-winning director of Back to the Future, Contact, and What Lies Beneath.
Neil Gaiman is a Hugo Award-winning author and screenwriter. His works include Anansi Boys and The Sandman.