The Making of C S Forester's Horatio Hornblower

The Making of C S Forester's Horatio Hornblower by McGregor, Tom. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780061073571.

Horatio Hornblower, young midshipman and gallant hero of C. S. Foresters epic novels, arrives as a raw recruit in Nelsons navy, but is destined to rise through the ranks. Amidst a wealth of bloody sea battles, he proves himself courageous in danger and resilient intimes of trouble. The Making of C. S. Foresters Horatio Hornblower is a fascinating account of howForesters much--loved fictional hero was brought to the screen to create one of the most ambitious and lavish productions on TV. Filled with in-depth interviews with the stars and crew, The Making of C. S. Foresters Horatio Hornblower captures the excitement and complexities of filming in its two foreign locations,the Crimea and Portugal. It contains more than 100 full-color photographs and illustrations charting all stages of production and shows exactly how navy life in the Napoleonic era was re-created through authentic costumes, makeup, sets, naval design, and special effects. It also gives an exclusive insight into the building of the HMS Indefatigable--a 125-foot, 22-cannon replica of a 1750s vessel, and the first British frigate to be handcrafted from wood in the last 140 years. Containing background historical information as well as on-set anecdotes and a behind-the-scenes look at key action sequences, The Making of C. S. Foresters Horatio Hornblower is essential reading for all of Foresters Hornblower fans.