Bring Me That Horizon: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean
by Michael Singer
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Author: Michael SingerIllustrator: Timothy Shaner
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-06-01
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Disney Editions
Book Reviews of Bring Me That Horizon: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean
Book Review: Best Pirates book out there
Summary: 5 Stars
The perfect mix of information and imagery, "Bring Me That Horizon" is the definitive book for Pirates of the Caribbean fans. The book begins with a foreword by producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and is accompanied by a dozen photos that Bruckheimer took himself during the Pirates production.
The first substantial segment is called "Hitting the High Seas," which serves as an extended introduction to the book. The author cites the massive popularity and box office success of the Pirates franchise, among other things.
The next section of the book, "A Pirates Life For Them," focuses on the history of pirate movies and the history of the Disneyland attraction. Then it covers the major behind-the-camera talent: producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Gore Verbinski, and writers Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio.
Then we get into the actors and their characters. The section titled "An Amazing Cast of Characters" chronicles each character appearing in the films. Of course major characters, such as Jack Sparrow, Barbossa, and Elizabeth Swann are covered, but so are minor characters like Mr. Cotton, Gibbs, and Mercer. Even the dog with the keys and Jack the monkey get honorable mentions. Some portions of these character profiles are fluff - actors talking about how great the other actors are, etc. But there are also interesting facts about the origins of these characters and the casting process.
The final section, "Creating the Pirate World," is by far the best portion of the book. This is where the behind-the-scenes information really gets interesting. We read about the creation of the sets and ships, the props, costumes, makeup and hair. Stunts and special effects are also discussed, along with the challenges of shooting on location.
What elevates this book from good to great are the astounding images that accompany the text. Images range from shots taken directly from the film to sketches and storyboards that we otherwise would never get to see. There are plenty of shots of the actors, sometimes on location and sometimes in a soundstage surrounded by bluescreen. Quite a few of the images are full-page; several span the entire two-page spread.
After reading this book and looking at the incredible images, you may have a greater appreciation for the complexity of large-scale productions such as the Pirates of the Caribbean films.
Summary of Bring Me That Horizon: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean
?You spent three days lying on a beach drinking rum??
?Welcome to the Caribbean, love!?
?Welcome to the Caribbean, love!?
Author Michael Singer takes readers on an extraordinary journey, recounting the links in the Pirates of the Caribbean chain?from the last Disneyland attraction in which Walt Disney was personally involved, to a film project spearheaded by one of the world?s most successful producers, Jerry Bruckheimer, and a vividly imaginative director named Gore Verbinski.
A veritable treasure chest of exclusive photos and insider information, the book includes information on the production, makeup, location filming, shipbuilding, stunts, and special effects, as well as a scrapbook of Jerry Bruckheimer's on-set photographs. Also included are profiles on the films? incredible stars: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Bill Nighy, Stellan Skarsgard, and more!
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