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Dewey Decimal Number: 791 EAN: 9780002571562 ISBN: 0002571560 Label: HarperCollins (UK) Manufacturer: HarperCollins (UK) Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 160 Publication Date: April 25, 2001 Publisher: HarperCollins (UK) Studio: HarperCollins (UK) Editorial Review: Product Description: This companion to the TV series of the "Gormenghast" trilogy provides an insight into the story, from the strange genius of Peake, the visionary author and illustrator, to the storyboard drawings of the award winning set designer Christopher Hobbs and the construction of the sets at Shepperton Studios. It includes illustrations and sketches which have never been publicly seen before, as well as the original notebooks with Peake's handwritten story notes and numerous marginal sketches. It also features profiles and interviews with the leading members of the production team and the cast. Average Rating:
 Rating: - A Lavish Re-visitation of the BBC AdaptationI have the U.K Edition of this title, and bought it on the spot after a cursury perusal of it's pages. Anyone who enjoys costume, set decoration and knowing more about what goes into a film's production would enjoy this book. Plus, there is a very thorough section with backround and biographical information on the author; Mervyn Peake, containing a great deal of information I had no idea about concerning him, his life and his work. This section alone is worth the cost of the book, as it gives unique ... Read More Rating: - Perfect Companion to the SeriesA great many of those who have just finished viewing the Gormenghast miniseries will undergo serious withdrawal symptoms. This book, compiled by the producer of the miniseries, will provide another fix of this highly addictive delight. The large-format paperback presents a balanced mix of cast interviews, excerpts from Peake's novels, costume details, production and direction methods, and design philosophies. It is heavily illustrated in color. If you join me in believing Jonathan Rhys Meyers ("Steerpike") ... Read More |
