Mark Cotta Vaz Books

Everything fans want to know and more about BREAKING DAWN the movie!

This edition features the illustrated screenplay of "Episode II Attack of the Clones" and includes a tour of the Lucasfilm art department, showcasing sketches, costume designs, models, and paintings created for the film.

Academy Award-nominated director Chris Weitz and his creative team have brought the second book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire romance saga to the big screen. Inside this deluxe visual companion, get an intimate look at the creation of the film. With lavish, never-before-seen full-colour photographs, exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, and answers to questions about costume and set design, bestselling author Mark Cotta Vaz gives a special behind-the-scenes tour of the film millions have devoured. Inside you'll get a glimpse into the director's aesthetic inspiration, learn the secrets behind some of the film's most intense stunts, and learn just how a person can become a werewolf.

George Lucas has produced some of the most popular movies ever, including the classic "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" trilogies. Thanks to Lucas's foresight and the dedication of Lucasfilm archivists, the artifacts used in the making of his films have been painstakingly preserved. "From Star Wars to Indiana Jones" presents some of the best of Lucasfilm's enduring creations, from Yoda and R2-D2 to the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail. Now readers everywhere can take a tour of the marvelous world of the Lucasfilm Archives, with its incredible collection of costumes, props, puppets, models, and matte paintings used in the making of both the "Star Wars" and Indiana Jones movies. Veterans of the legendary first Industrial Light & Magic effects team that created "Star Wars" share their secrets, along with an astonishing array of behind-the-scenes production illustrations, storyboards, and prototypes--many appearing for the first time in book form--all accompanied by a lively text that tells the fascinating stories behind the art of movie-making. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations, this treasury captures the remarkable imagery, as well as the wonder, of the Lucasfilm universe in an essential acquisition for countless fans the world over.To the Official "Star Wars" Web SiteCheck out other Star Wars titles published by Chronicle Books!

Everything fans want to know and more about Twilight the movie!

Will Eisner’s classic comics character makes the leap to the screen in this spectacular new live-action movie written and directed by Frank Miller (Sin City, 300), and starring Gabriel Macht as The Spirit, Samuel L. Jackson as his psychotic arch-nemesis The Octopus, and Eva Mendes and Scarlett Johansson as alluring femmes fatales. In Central City, one man fights crime using nothing but his wits and his fists. He wears a mask, a suit and a fedora, and he is known only as The Spirit... This stunning volume, with director’s commentary, contains interviews with the cast and the crew, color photos & production art, and scores of Frank Miller sketches, plus excerpts from the screenplay.

The #1 New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon by Stephenie Meyer is now a major motion picture! Stephenie Meyer's The Host captured millions of readers around the world with one of the most unusual love stories ever written. Acclaimed director Andrew Niccol brings it to the silver screen with a star-studded cast, stunning visuals, and breathtaking special effects. Now this definitive companion book takes fans behind-the-scenes with extensive full-color photographs and exclusive interviews with the cast, crew, director, and producers, including Stephenie Meyer herself. Offering an intimate look at the filmmaking process, New York Times bestselling author Mark Cotta Vaz tells the inside stories behind the exotic locations, massive sets, and gravity-defying stunts, and shows how cast and crew come together to bring Meyer's extraordinary vision to life.

Mike Macauley provides an A to Z guide to the world of Eragon for both loyal fans and those who are new to the series. It is packed with many of the intricate details which make the world of Eragon so magical and yet so real.

Designed as a celebration of the film, this lavishly illustrated paperback edition is an exclusive behind-the-scenes guide featuring full-colour photos of the cast, locations and sets, as well as storyboards, interviews, details of the special effects and much more.

Between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, the galaxy was plunged into the shadows . . .STAR WARS(c) : SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE vThe minds behind the Star Wars galaxy have created a phenomenon of epic proportions, designed to unfold in nearly every medium at their disposal. This intensely researched volume guides you through this Star Wars event--as its creators reveal the secrets behind the multimedia release of the year. The tendrils of this dark drama will reach throughout the Star Wars--The evil crimelord Xizor challenges the power of Darth Vader in an exciting new novel of Imperial intrigue.--Leia, Lando, and Dash Rendar launch an all-out attempt to rescue Han Solo in a state-of-the-art Nintendo video game.--Xizor's agents search the galaxy for Luke Skywalker in the taut comic book mini-series. Their kill the son of Vader.--The secrets of the Imperial homeworld are revealed in brilliantly painted trading cards.--A fully orchestrated soundtrack and exciting new Star Wars action figures embellish the adventure.STAR THE SECRETS OF SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE provides the official guide to the heroes, the villains, and all the major combatants.When this war is over, only one will control the Empire's violentunderworld. . . .

An illustrated tribute to J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek," showcasing the film's visual evolution through production art and photographs.

Book Description When Lost debuted on ABC last fall, viewers were immediately captivated. On a remote South Pacific Island, 48 plane crash survivors are forced to scavenge what they can and battle cruel weather and, at times, each other. Some panic. Others pin their hopes on rescue. And some find strength they never knew they had. But the island has many secrets-and hidden dangers-as more than 17 million viewers are discovering.The Lost Chronicles is the must-have guide for those fans. Filled with a detailed episode guide and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, the fully illustrated book offers plot twists and backstories that will help fans uncover the mysteries of Lost. Also included are reflections and anecdotes from cast members, writers, and executive producer/ creator J. J. Abram that readers won+t find anywhere else. In addition, the book comes with a DVD containing unaired scenes from the show. Lost is known for compelling and mysterious story lines. Each episode features the backstory for one character, while new stories develop on the island. This companion serves as a resource for viewers and will take them through the trials and tribulations of the survivors on the island, as well as the histories of the characters.

THE ART OF STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK is a magnificent, full-color celebration of the amazing artistic and technical accomplishments in the second chapter of the most spectacular space epic of all time. Lavishly illustrated with production sketches, production paintings, costume designs, construction drawings, matte paintings, storyboards, and stills, and complete with biographies of the outstanding artists and technicians who created the film, THE ART OF STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK is an indispensable volume for fans and special-effects buffs alike. This volume includes: * The complex stop-motion animation technique used for the tauntaun, the beast Luke rode on the frozen planet Hoth * The design and animation techniques used in the creation of the immense Imperial walkers * The fascinating development of the swamp planet Dagobah * The evolution of the character of Yoda * Enthralling matte paintings that bring Cloud City to life

Limitiert auf 2.222 Exemplare! Sechzig Jahre nach der Premiere von Tohos Film-Klassiker von 1954 kehrt der „König der Monster“ zurück auf die Kinoleinwand in einer neuen Inszenierung von Gareth Edwards. Edwards, relativ neu im Filmgeschäft, leitete ein gigantisches Produktionsteam auf einer kreativen Reise zur Wiedergeburt dieser Ikone. Die Chronik dieser Reise, erzählt in lebendigen Bildern, umfasst den intensiven Entwicklungsprozess des neuen Looks von Godzilla, die dynamischen Dreharbeiten und die anspruchsvolle Postproduktion. Vollgepackt mit bislang unveröffentlichten Illustrationen, die die erstaunlichen Arbeiten zum Design der aufregendsten Version von Godzilla zeigen, bietet das Werk atemberaubende Konzeptzeichnungen, Storyboards und Skizzen, die die Grundlage für die fantastische Optik bildeten. Detailreiche Interviews mit Edwards, dem Kreativteam und bekannten Schauspielern wie Aaron Taylor-Johnson und Bryan Cranston beleuchten jeden Aspekt der Filmproduktion, vom Kostümdesign über visuelle Effekte bis hin zu den natürlichen Feinden von Godzilla, den MUTOs. Abgerundet wird das Buch durch eine 12-seitige Ausklappsektion mit einer „Galerie der Monster“ und dem offiziellen Filmposter, was es zur ultimativen Ergänzung des bombastischsten Filmevents des Jahres macht.

Seit mehr als fünfundzwanzig Jahren fesselt die visuelle Brillanz der Star Wars-Filme ein breites Publikum. Von üppigen Worten zu komplexen Landschaften, von prächtigen Kostümen zu erstaunlichen Kreaturen haben die Designkünstler von Star Wars eine technologische Revolution angestoßen, ohne je das atemberaubende Gefühl des Staunens aufzugeben. Gefüllt mit atemberaubenden Beispielen wunderschöner, bisher ungesehener Filmkunstwerke, führt "Die Kunst von Star Wars: Episode II Angriff der Klonkrieger" durch eine unglaubliche Galerie erstaunlicher Bilder. Dieses Buch enthält mehr als 500 außergewöhnliche Illustrationen – darunter Skizzen, Kostümentwürfe, Set-Stücke, Modelle und brillante farbige Gemälde – sowie einen tiefen Einblick in die erstaunlichen neuen Kreaturen, die in Episode II eingeführt werden. Faszinierende Berichte und Anekdoten von den Künstlern selbst bieten einen Blick hinter die Kulissen. Prächtige Visuals exotischer neuer Planeten, aufregender neuer Raumschiffe und dramatischer neuer Charaktere wie Jango Fett, Count Dooku und Jedi Luminara Unduli sind ebenfalls enthalten. Erleben Sie die Magie von Lucasfilm mit visuellen Eindrücken, die beeindruckender sind als je zuvor.

The phenomenal #1 bestseller is now a major motion picture: "Startling and addictive. . . . An epic story of love, family, and loyalty." - USA Today Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy that takes over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. But Wanderer, the invading "soul" who occupies Melanie's body, finds its former tenant refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. As Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of Jared, a human who lives in hiding, Wanderer begins to yearn for a man she's never met. Soon Wanderer and Melanie--reluctant allies--set off to search for the man they both love. Featuring one of the most unusual love triangles in literature, THE HOST is a riveting and unforgettable novel about the persistence of love and the essence of what it means to be human. THE HOST movie opens in theaters on March 29, 2013.

Der Wind heulte durch die Nacht und trug einen Duft heran, der die Welt verändern sollte. Das offizielle Begleitbuch zum Film - mit zahlreichen Interviews und Fotos von den Dreharbeiten.

Kultovní seriál Ztraceni získal nejen přízeň milionů diváků po celém světě, ale také řadu ocenění Emmy a Zlatý glóbus zahraničními kritiky v Hollywoodu. Kniha přináší dosud nezveřejněné podrobnosti o jeho vzniku a průběhu natáčení, zajímavě představuje herce i tvůrce seriálu. Navíc nás seznamuje s obsahem jednotlivých epizod první sezóny a nabízí mnoho detailů o záhadách a tajemné minulosti trosečníků.