Making of Congo

Making of Congo by Duncan, Jody. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780345393586.

Congo promises to be the motion picture event of the year, and The Making of Congo captures all the action, adventure, and suspense that viewers will see brought to life on the screen. The film version of Michael Crichtons classic, bestselling novel will feature the most realistic creatures ever seen: the gorillas of Congo, including the mischievous and lovable Amy. Here is a behind-the-scenes, completely illustrated look at every phase of this monumental project, including: --The story of Congo, with insights from Michael Crichton on the screenplay he wrote with John Patrick Shanley --Production design--more than two hundred visuals from storyboards to set designs to photographs of the film in progress --The gorillas--how they were constructed and brought to life --Highlights of the production--from Day One to wrap, including first-hand accounts from the set --Exclusive interviews with director Frank Marshall, producer Kathleen Kennedy, creature wizard Stan Winston, and the stars of the movie --The secrets behind the stunning visual effects, explained by the artisans and technicians from Industrial Light & Magic --And much more!