The Pinewood Story by Gareth Owen (paperback)
By: Anders Frejdh
Published:
2006-12-01
Publication for The Pinewood Story, an English in-depth book about the world-famous Pinewood Studios.
Pinewood is a name synonymous with film-production the world over: in particular, it is the
home of the James Bond series and all of the
CARRY ON films.
Additionally, the studio has housed the
SUPERMAN films,
BATMAN,
ALIENS,
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE,
EYES WIDE SHUT,
FIRST KNIGHT,
ENTRAPMENT along with almost a thousanad others of differing sizes!
From its very beginnings in 1936 under the guidance of film mogul J Arthur Rank the studio has lead film production in the UK; and is the first choice for many American majors too.
The Pinewood Story is an affectionate, informative and entertaining story involving many of the studio's most famous stars, technicians, directors and producers who share their memories and anecdotes in a never to be repeated way. From Sir John Mills, to Charlton Heston, Lord Attenborough, Roger Moore, Hardy Kruger, Sir Donald Sinden, Dinah Sheridan, Lionel Jeffries, Ken Adam, Michael G Wilson, Peter Rogers, Richard Lester, Lewis Gilbert, Ken Annakin, Michael Winner and many of the behind the scenes geniouses.
The Pinewood Story offers a unique insight into the worlds most famous film studio.
"A wonderful, wonderful book" -
IMPACT, Oct 2000
"Book Of The Month" -
Film Review, Oct 2000
Book details:
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher:
Reynolds & Hearn (2nd Revised edition)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1905287275
ISBN-13: 978-1905287277
Product Dimensions: 26.6 x 19.2 x 1.6 cm
Order The Pinewood Story from Amazon UK:
www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1905287275/fromswedenwit-21/
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