Pure Imagination: The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
by Mel Stuart, Josh Young
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Author: Josh Young, Mel StuartEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-11-01
ISBN: 0312287771
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Book Reviews of Pure Imagination: The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Book Review: Great book for a Wonka fan.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book as a gift for my cousin's birthday. He's not a huge Willy Wonka fan persay but we have fond memories of watching the movie together when we were younger and we like to randomly quote lines from the movie. What a perfect gift idea this would be, I thought. So I bought it online, not knowing what the pages inside looked like. And I was thrilled when I finally received it!
The first thing I must point out is the great pictures. They're high quality and are probably the best parts of the book. There are pictures from the actual movie which are wonderful but my favorite pictures are the behind the scenes pictures. It's neat to see the characters when the camera isn't rolling. There are also a couple of sketches of different scenes (including the "Pure Imagination" scene).
The book is also filled with stories and facts that the average Willy Wonka fan might not know. The book is seperated into chapters so if you're not into, say, how the movie was put together and edited, you can skip right over that part. Being able to see how certain scenes were created and how they casted the movie and where the actors are now (one of the most intriguing sections) makes this book a rather interesting read.
If you know someone who loves Willy Wonka, this would make an excellent gift. I highly recommend it.
Summary of Pure Imagination: The Making of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is one of the most popular and memorable films of the past 30 years. Based on Roald Dahls classic novel, the film has been seen by millions since its release. Written by Mel Stuart, the films director, ure Imaginationis the ultimate companion piece for fans of the film. The first book ever written on the film, this is the consummate insider account of the making of the film and a look at its growing cultural impact. It takes readers behind the scenes with colorful necdotes; lavish, never-before-seen photographs from Warner Bros. and Stuarts personal collection; interviews; notes on production techniques; original set design sketches, and fascinating trivia about the film. A New York Timesarticle explaining the films lasting popularity, concludes that: Like most things that endure, it offers something for everyone.History & Criticism Books
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