The Making of Outlander: The Series: The Official Guide to Seasons One & Two

About this book

The official fully illustrated behind-the-scenes companion to the first two seasons of the hit Starz television series based on Diana Gabaldons bestselling Outlander novels. It was only a matter of time before Diana Gabaldons bestselling Outlander saga made the leap from book to hit TV series and the millions of readers captivated by the epic romance of Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser have eagerly followed. Now the must-watch drama has inspired this must-have guide which reveals that it takes a village (or perhaps a Scottish isle) to bring the breathtaking world of Outlander to life in front of our eyes. Spanning the first two seasons of the Starz network sensation The Making of Outlander leads readers behind the scenes and straight into the action as cast members writers producers musicians costume designers set decorators technicians and more share the many adventures and challenges they face to make this sweeping saga come alive on the screen. In exclusive interviews the shows stars including Caitriona Balfe (Claire) Sam Heughan (Jamie) and Tobias Menzies (Frank Randall/Black Jack Randall) discuss the daunting task of embodying some of fictions most beloved charactersand satisfying the high expectations of devoted Outlander readers. Executive producer and showrunner Ronald D. Moore looks at the inner workings of the writers room shares his crews travels to the authentic overseas locations and chronicles the brainstorming building breakneck pacing and boundless energy that make everything from the shows architecture to its outfits period-perfect. In addition the book examines all the Outlander episodes through exclusive interviews with their writers and directors providing fascinating facts into the making of each hour. Best of all The Making of Outlander offers a veritable feast of lavish photographsincluding an array of images spotlighting the stars in all their characters grandeur and up-close personal portraits. Featuring an introduction by Diana Gabaldon herself this magnificent insiders look at the world of the Outlander TV series is the companion all fans will want by their side.