What will you learn from this book
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Early Life and Influences: The biography explores Peter Jackson's formative years, his upbringing in New Zealand, and the influences that shaped his passion for filmmaking, including his love for fantasy and science fiction.
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DIY Filmmaking: Jackson's early experiences in DIY filmmaking and his innovative approaches to storytelling, special effects, and production techniques are highlighted, reflecting his resourcefulness and ingenuity as a filmmaker.
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Breakthrough with "Bad Taste" and "Meet the Feebles": The book discusses Jackson's breakthrough in the film industry with cult classics like "Bad Taste" and "Meet the Feebles," which showcased his unique style and dark sense of humor.
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"Heavenly Creatures": Jackson's transition to mainstream success with "Heavenly Creatures," a critically acclaimed drama based on a real-life murder case, is explored, shedding light on his storytelling skills and directorial vision.
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"The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy: A significant portion of the book is dedicated to Jackson's monumental achievement with "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, including the challenges of adapting J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy saga for the screen and the unprecedented scale of the production.
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Technical Innovations: Jackson's pioneering use of digital effects, motion capture technology, and other technical innovations in filmmaking are discussed, highlighting his role in advancing the craft of visual storytelling.
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Oscar Success: The biography examines Jackson's Oscar success with "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, including the unprecedented sweep at the Academy Awards with "The Return of the King," which won all 11 categories it was nominated for.
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"The Hobbit" Trilogy: Jackson's return to Middle-earth with "The Hobbit" film trilogy is explored, including the creative challenges and controversies surrounding the adaptation of Tolkien's beloved prequel to "The Lord of the Rings."
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Diversification of Projects: Jackson's diversification of projects beyond Middle-earth, including his forays into producing, directing documentaries, and exploring other genres, is discussed, reflecting his versatility as a filmmaker.
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Legacy and Influence: Finally, the biography reflects on Peter Jackson's lasting legacy and influence on the film industry, his impact on New Zealand cinema, and his contributions to the fantasy genre as a whole.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 0007440723 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780007440726 |
| No of pages | 592 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
| Published Date | 20 May 2016 |
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Authorised and fully illustrated insight into the life and career of the award-winning director, from his childhood film projects up to King Kong, together with Jackson's revealing personal account of his six-year quest to film The Lord of the Rings.
Once, Peter Jackson was a name unknown to all but a small band of loyal fans and fellow film-makers. Now he is the newest member of Hollywood's elite fellowship, with his name on the most successful movie trilogy of all time.
Written with Jackson's full participation, this extensive biography, illustrated with never-before-seen photos from Jackson's personal collection, tells the inside story of how a New Zealander became Hollywood's hottest property – from the early cult classics, through Academy Award™-winning success with Kate Winslet's Heavenly Creatures, the abandoned King Kong remake, and the filming of The Lord of the Rings, a project which was abandoned two years into pre-production, rejected by most of the other studios and then picked up by New Line Cinema in the biggest gamble in film history.
Drawing upon interviews with fifty of Peter Jackson's colleagues and contemporaries, author Brian Sibley paints a portrait of a true auteur, a man gifted with single-minded determination and an artist's vision. Jackson himself is both revealing and insightful about his entire film-making life, from his first childhood steps filming in Super 8 to the grand realisation of his life’s dream: King Kong.
Together, these joint narratives provide a truly unique and compelling insight into one of the finest cinematic minds at work today.