{"product_id":"the-art-and-making-of-the-dark-knight-trilogy-9781419703690","title":"The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2005  director Christopher Nolan redefined the Batman legend with Batman Begins  starring Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader. A fresh  dynamic reboot of the franchise  Batman Begins explored the comic book heros origins and his evolution from billionaire Bruce Wayne to dark avenger who fights crime and corruption in Gotham City. A 2008 sequel  The Dark Knight  took those compelling  character-driven foundations and raised the stakes  pitting Batman against a deranged master criminal  the Joker  in an all-out war for Gothams soul. Now  the final film of Nolans trilogy  The Dark Knight Rises  is 2012s most anticipated film release. The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy tells the complete behind-the-scenes story of these three monumental films. Based on in-depth interviews with Nolan and all of the films key cast and crewincluding cowriters David S. Goyer and Jonathan Nolan  cinematographer Wally Pfister  and morethe book reveals the creative process behind the epic Dark Knight Trilogy  supported by lavish art and never-before-seen photography.  BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and  DC Comics. (s12)  Praise for The Art and Making of the Dark Knight Trilogy:  A beautifully artistic photo book . . . For anyone who ever wanted to make a movie  The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy is as good a blueprint  as well as being an engrossing tale  of the making of a mega-hit film series. McClatchy Newspapers  This chance to revisit Batman Begins and The Dark Knight in ways both smart and definitive has revived my faith and enthusiasm on numerous levels. Kudos to authors Jody Duncan Jesser and Janine Pourroy for pulling off what seems like a daunting task  and doing so with style to spare. School Library Journal  The book reveals the creative process behind the epic Dark Knight Trilogy  supported by lavish art and never-before-seen photography. Washington Examiner  Every aspect of Nolans filmmaking process is detailed in Jesser and Pourroys fantastic  gorgeous book  accompanied by hundreds of high-quality photographs and illustrations. I could easily see it selling for $60$75 because of the crazy amount of Bat-tastic geeky goodness within. BUY. THIS. BOOK. Geeks of Doom  This sumptuous coffee table book is pretty much the perfect studio-sanctioned guidebook through Nolans films . . . No stone is unturned  and no interesting production still or story is neglected . . . No need to say more here  I think: if you love these movies . . . youll find this book to be an absolute treasure. Comics Bulletin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279992971317,"sku":"ByrdShop_1419703692","price":93.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781419703690.jpg?v=1780617278","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-art-and-making-of-the-dark-knight-trilogy-9781419703690","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}