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Mark Cotta Vaz

    September 16, 1954

    Mark Cotta Vaz is a celebrated author whose prolific body of work spans over twenty books. His writing often delves into the realms of myth and visual storytelling, exploring the creative process and vision behind iconic works. Vaz possesses a knack for uncovering the inspiration and methodologies that shape legendary narratives and characters, offering readers a profound look into the art of creation.

    Mark Cotta Vaz
    The Spirit
    Twilight : the complete illustrated movie companion
    From Star Wars to Indiana Jones
    New moon : the official illustrated movie companion
    The Art of "Star Wars Episode Ii". Attack of the Clones
    The Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn. Pt.1
    • 2014

      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.

      Godzilla - die Kunst der Zerstörung
    • 2013

      The Host

      • 656 pages
      • 23 hours of reading
      3.9(976942)Add rating

      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.

      The Host
    • 2011
    • 2010
    • 2010

      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.

      Eclipse : the official illustrated movie companion
    • 2009

      Star Trek. The Art of the Film

      • 157 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.1(129)Add rating

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

      Star Trek. The Art of the Film
    • 2009

      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.

      New moon : the official illustrated movie companion
    • 2008

      The Spirit

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.1(15)Add rating

      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 Spirit
    • 2008
    • 2007

      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.

      Ztraceni