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Through intimate interviews with director Peter Jackson, actors Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen, and key members of the production team, this guide offers an inside look at the creative process behind the epic fantasy film "The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey." Complementing the conversations is a rich collection of behind‑the‑scenes photographs that document the actors, locations, sets, creatures and costumes that brought Middle‑earth to life. Produced in collaboration with the filmmakers who adapted J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, the book provides a comprehensive visual and textual record of the film’s creation.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Brian Sibley
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