Synopses & Reviews
For the first time ever, the complete, provocative history behind the motion picture series that began a new tradition in science fiction film sagas.
Planet of the Apes Revisited is the colorful, factual account of the science fiction milestone Planet of the Apes and the series of movies and TV shows it inspired. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew and access to the personal archives of Arthur P. Jacobs, the producer and originator of the first film and all its spin-offs, Joe Russo and Larry Landsman present a fascinating, in-depth look at the entire Apes canon, featuring:
Rare, behind-the-scenes photographs
Deails on special effects and makeup
Story and screenplay developments
On-the-set changes and post-production edits
Behind-the-scenes anecdotes
A chapter on Tim Burton's "reimagining" of the classic Planet of the Apes
The book also serves as an invaluable reference volume on Hollywood filmmaking and the many personalities who are part of the legend and lore of this outstanding adventure series. The most comprehensive guide available, Planet of the Apes Revisited vividly re-creates the history, the sticky studio politics, and the fascinating creative process that resulted in this unprecedented science fiction phenomenon.
Review
"...an exhaustive behind-the-scenes history of the epic series." (Publishers Weekly)
Synopsis
Just in time for Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes"--scheduled for release July 2001--this book contains the complete, provocative history behind the original motion picture series that began a new tradition in science fiction film sagas. Photos throughout. 16-page color insert.
About the Author
Joe Russo and
Larry Landsman are freelance writers who met in 1974 through the enthusiasm they share for the
Apes series. They began research for
Planet of the Apes Revisited over fifteen years ago and have since gone on to write several pieces on the Apes saga, including features in
Starlong and
Sci-Fi Universe. In addition to being a devoted
Apes fan, Mr. Russo enjoys a successful career as a musician. When is he not touring with his band, he resides in New Jersey. Mr. Landsman works in public relations for the entertainment industry. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Alyson, and two sons, Jared and Justin.
Edward Gross is the author of numerous nonfiction books, including Captain's Logs: The Complete Trek Voyages, X Files: Confidential, and The Alien Nation Companion. He has also written for a variety of magazines, among them Cinefantastique, Fangoria, Comic Scenes and Premiere.