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Pinewood: The Story of an Iconic Studio

Bob McCabe author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:8th Dec '16

Should be back in stock very soon

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PINEWOOD brings you the past, the present and the future of the most famous, and beloved, studio the world has ever known.

For eighty years, Pinewood Studios has made dreams a reality. Billions of people across the globe, of all ages, from all walks of life have read six words on cinema or television screens: 'Made at Pinewood Studios, London, England'. This book offers insight, anecdotes and interviews with some of the producers, directors and more.

For eighty years, Pinewood Studios has made dreams a reality. Billions of people across the globe, of all ages, from all walks of life have read six words on cinema or television screens: 'Made at Pinewood Studios, London, England'. From hosting super spies and superheroes, Pinewood has been home to a galaxy far, far away, helping create the movies that have made audiences laugh and cry in equal measure. Some of the most glittering careers on both sides of the camera have been launched behind the iconic gates of Pinewood.

From James Bond to Star Wars, the modern age of Marvel and the re-imagining of the Disney classics, Pinewood Studios and Shepperton Studios have played host to the greatest and most cherished movies of all time. Complete with many exclusive behind-the-scenes images from those classic movies, this beautiful new book offers insight, anecdotes and interviews with some of the producers, directors and acting talent who have worked at the studios, including Ridley Scott, Barbara Broccoli, Tim Burton and Sir Roger Moore.

Lavishly illustrated * Mail on Sunday *
This beautiful book is a fitting tribute that any film buff will devour … You’ll often pick this book up and enjoy it more each time you do. ***** * The Sun, Book of the Week *
Luxurious… Now that’s what I call a great Christmas present. * Cinema Retro *

ISBN: 9781848094864

Dimensions: 296mm x 255mm x 32mm

Weight: 2429g

376 pages