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The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion #1
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141 pages, Paperback
First published October 28, 2008
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Mark Cotta Vaz
77听books172听followersMark Cotta Vaz is the author of over twenty-one books, including four New York Times bestsellers. His recent works include Mythic Vision: The Making of Eragon, The Spirit: The Movie Visual Companion, and the biography Living Dangerously: The Adventures of Merian C. Cooper, Creator of King Kong, which was a Los Angeles Times bestseller.
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October 17, 2008
By now you can see most, if not all, of the pictures in this book online. But to hold them in your hands in all their glossy perfection is even better. Way better.
Very informative and extremely thorough, this book explores the "making-of" process down to every little minute detail. A must-have for any Twilight fan!
Did I mention the pics are gorgeous? :D
Very informative and extremely thorough, this book explores the "making-of" process down to every little minute detail. A must-have for any Twilight fan!
Did I mention the pics are gorgeous? :D
November 13, 2008
A really interesting, detailed look at how the Twilight movie was made and what exactly went into it. What I loved best, by far, were the gorgeous pictures (especially of oh so beautiful Robert Pattinson/Edward -- lookin' GOOD!!), but I got a chuckle out of what the director, Catherine Hardwicke, had to say: "Actually, I want [someone who's seen the movie] to grab their boyfriend or girlfriend and go and make out, then turn around and go back and see the movie again, then make out again!"
I CANNOT WAIT for this movie!!
I CANNOT WAIT for this movie!!
June 10, 2023
Amazing glossy pictures with nice formatting of texts in-between.
December 23, 2008
Having an obsessed 18 year old 鈥淭wilighter鈥� in the house, this book has been sitting around for about a month now and, seeing how I went to see the movie last week, I was finally able to read it.
The book mostly covered the finding the various locations and the actual shooting of the film - though every once in a while an interesting piece of information (such as the mechanics of Edward dinting the truck) or the invention of a Cullen family crest, would find it鈥檚 way through.
Interviews with the director and producers were all smoothly integrated into the behind-the-scenes information. However, I would have liked to see more interviews with the cast and Stephenie Meyers if possible. Also, further information on the writer鈥檚 translation from the book to movie would have been good.
For the most part, I鈥檇 have to say that it鈥檚 aimed more at a fan of the movies than a fan of the books (it is, after all, a movie companion). And with its beautiful glossy photographs and clean easy layout it鈥檚 sure to be a top seller for Christmas.
The book mostly covered the finding the various locations and the actual shooting of the film - though every once in a while an interesting piece of information (such as the mechanics of Edward dinting the truck) or the invention of a Cullen family crest, would find it鈥檚 way through.
Interviews with the director and producers were all smoothly integrated into the behind-the-scenes information. However, I would have liked to see more interviews with the cast and Stephenie Meyers if possible. Also, further information on the writer鈥檚 translation from the book to movie would have been good.
For the most part, I鈥檇 have to say that it鈥檚 aimed more at a fan of the movies than a fan of the books (it is, after all, a movie companion). And with its beautiful glossy photographs and clean easy layout it鈥檚 sure to be a top seller for Christmas.
February 2, 2013
A sumptuously stunning photographic tie-in guide, bringing Stephanie Meyer鈥檚 creation to life & the film that has captured our hearts!
As an enthusiast of the sensational Young Adult series 鈥楾he Twilight Saga鈥� I was thrilled when the phenomenon became a film adaptation, taking Twilight to the big screen. This beautiful book is a must-read for all ardent, devotees of the film sensation and Twilight creation, which has stolen so many hearts by connecting to a wide audience. Exploring in-depth behind the scenes of this major motion picture sensation, one is able to delve into Stephanie Meyer鈥檚 creation even more by understanding the thought-processes behind the magic. This ultimate, comprehensive visual companion captures the on-screen world that brought such distinctive characters to life for all. Complete with never-before-seen images, exclusive interviews (with the author and actors) and personal stories one is able to glimpse the production as a whole and revel in this spellbinding delight! Inside one is able to discover the Cullen family crest, find out secrets behind some of the most dramatic scenes and learn just how a Vampire sparkles in the sun!!
The dazzling photographs within this book are just wonderful together with highlighted, significant quotes from the film. You are able to take a look at forbidden love, the world of Twilight in more detail, undisclosed facts about the Vampires, the Cullen family and elemental forces! 鈥淭wilight: the complete illustrated movie companion鈥� is more than just a mere picture book (that compliments the first film), for it also is a profoundly interesting read and one that I enjoyed. I uncovered even more about Stephanie Meyer鈥檚 inspiration for Twilight, about the writing process and the books alongside the making of this movie sensation. I was enthralled by Robert Pattinson and Kristen Jaymes Stewart鈥檚 stories besides the directors and everyone else who worked on making the pages become reality.
鈥溾€he Cullens have an eye for detail and their aesthetic is so refined that even the design of their garage would be amazing.鈥�
鈥淏ella asks Edward how long he鈥檚 been seventeen and he says, a while鈥︹€�
鈥淭he general mood was this is a love story counterpointed by the adventure story.鈥�
As an enthusiast of the sensational Young Adult series 鈥楾he Twilight Saga鈥� I was thrilled when the phenomenon became a film adaptation, taking Twilight to the big screen. This beautiful book is a must-read for all ardent, devotees of the film sensation and Twilight creation, which has stolen so many hearts by connecting to a wide audience. Exploring in-depth behind the scenes of this major motion picture sensation, one is able to delve into Stephanie Meyer鈥檚 creation even more by understanding the thought-processes behind the magic. This ultimate, comprehensive visual companion captures the on-screen world that brought such distinctive characters to life for all. Complete with never-before-seen images, exclusive interviews (with the author and actors) and personal stories one is able to glimpse the production as a whole and revel in this spellbinding delight! Inside one is able to discover the Cullen family crest, find out secrets behind some of the most dramatic scenes and learn just how a Vampire sparkles in the sun!!
The dazzling photographs within this book are just wonderful together with highlighted, significant quotes from the film. You are able to take a look at forbidden love, the world of Twilight in more detail, undisclosed facts about the Vampires, the Cullen family and elemental forces! 鈥淭wilight: the complete illustrated movie companion鈥� is more than just a mere picture book (that compliments the first film), for it also is a profoundly interesting read and one that I enjoyed. I uncovered even more about Stephanie Meyer鈥檚 inspiration for Twilight, about the writing process and the books alongside the making of this movie sensation. I was enthralled by Robert Pattinson and Kristen Jaymes Stewart鈥檚 stories besides the directors and everyone else who worked on making the pages become reality.
鈥溾€he Cullens have an eye for detail and their aesthetic is so refined that even the design of their garage would be amazing.鈥�
鈥淏ella asks Edward how long he鈥檚 been seventeen and he says, a while鈥︹€�
鈥淭he general mood was this is a love story counterpointed by the adventure story.鈥�
September 27, 2021
I didn't actually read this (though I do own it after I found it for a steal at a used bookstore), but I did read and re-read an incredibly (incredibly) stressful four-page email at least fifty times through over the past week as I've been drafting it. I figured I might as well add this book to recover from the lost book-reading time (and primarily to maintain my reading precious challenge progress) as I read far more than enough of that email (pejorative) to make up for it.
March 15, 2009
ever since I've seen the film I've been wondering why it works so well despite the occasional silliness. I guess it's really the crew that managed to create such a beautifully unique atmosphere, gloomy and mysterious. They did a great job, it does work on many many levels. Great choice of actors, too, they all deliver wonderfully, and seem to be the perfect embodiment of the characters they are playing. They look the part and they live the part. A rare example of a movie where everything just fits together seemlessly. Congrats - I'm really picky, but here I have deep respect and admiration. And I'm not even a twilight fan, never read the book before seeing the movie.... now i guess i'll give it a try.
rambling about the movie all this time but for a reason; the illustrated movie companion pretty much brings it through how meticulous the production was, how dedicated the crew had to be, and how much work and attention to detail went into creating this amazing world. i was really impressed.
rambling about the movie all this time but for a reason; the illustrated movie companion pretty much brings it through how meticulous the production was, how dedicated the crew had to be, and how much work and attention to detail went into creating this amazing world. i was really impressed.
March 22, 2009
Yes, I am a dork. I broke down and bought this. But I loved the pictures from the film featured in here I figured it would be a good purchase. Also I am gearing up to receive my copy of this movie on DVD so it is the perfect time to revisit this fabulous film!
A really great insight to what is involved in making a movie. This book goes into much detail about all the inner workings of the film and how they brought Stephenie Meyer's book to life. Some things I was fascinated to find out (like how the actors had a huge say in the music used for the film.) Some things I wished I had never known (like how in the first week of editing director Catherine Hartwick just cried about all the footage she couldn't get due to the extreme weather conditions and how her whole idea of the movie had to change. It could have been a much different, if better, movie if filming had gone as planned)
An interesting look behind the scenes of a very popular film, soon to be film franchise.
A really great insight to what is involved in making a movie. This book goes into much detail about all the inner workings of the film and how they brought Stephenie Meyer's book to life. Some things I was fascinated to find out (like how the actors had a huge say in the music used for the film.) Some things I wished I had never known (like how in the first week of editing director Catherine Hartwick just cried about all the footage she couldn't get due to the extreme weather conditions and how her whole idea of the movie had to change. It could have been a much different, if better, movie if filming had gone as planned)
An interesting look behind the scenes of a very popular film, soon to be film franchise.
October 22, 2008
This book is a must-have for any Twilight fan. The pictures alone should be enough to hold you, but its really very interesting to hear how everything was done for the movie. The special effects alone are going to be so amazing because of how they were shot (not using the typical 'green screen' the Hollywood usually uses). Catherine Hardwicke was the perfect person to direct the movie and I can't wait to see it all pieced together. The book is more technical, but its still a great read.
November 6, 2019
Mi yo de 15 a帽os quer铆a leer este libro. Fue interesante conocer mas a detalle de como se realiz贸 la pel铆cula desde otros puntos de vista <3 Twilight tiene una parte de mi coraz贸n.
May 10, 2012
Brizel A. Moreno Book review#1
There is a girl named Bella, she鈥檚 a very smart, kind and beautiful person. She鈥檚 going to live in Forts with her Father Charlie, he lives alone hasn鈥檛 gotten married. Since when he divorced Bella鈥檚 mother. When she got to her father鈥檚 place they didn鈥檛 talk much. By the next day Bella went to school she made lots of new friends. She met Edward Cullens. He鈥檚 this pale, white boy(he鈥檚 really cute) he鈥檚 about in the 6:3. They met in Biology and he didn鈥檛 really talk to her. With time he introduced himself. One day she went with him to play baseball game(with Edwards family)they were going to play in a very far place in the woods. Edward鈥檚 father put Bella as the refree. Edward went to third base. They separated and Edwards team was winning eight to four. Bella was gradulating Edward when James came there Bella noticed that they were both pale she found out that Edward was a vampire . James was also a vampire, but the bad kind. Edward and Bella went to Charlie鈥檚 place and James was following. Edward took Bella to his place. They went far away so james won鈥檛 get them. Bella stay鈥檚 alone while Edward get 鈥榮 a phone call. It鈥檚 James and he tell鈥檚 her to go to her ballet studio without Edward so she goes and Edward goes crazy looking for her.
Some part鈥檚 of the book were really suspicious. Like when Edward left Bella for a week. I didn鈥檛 know were he went so I had to keep on reading I couldn鈥檛 stop reading. Also in some parts it was really obvious because when Bella would go to sleep they would say she fell asleep. Blah! Blah! Blah! I was confused when they went from Charlie鈥檚 place to Edward鈥檚 place. Maybe sometimes they would go to Arizona. They would go and comeback and they wouldn鈥檛 tell how they got back they would just say 鈥榖ack to Forts鈥� or not even. Sometimes they are really curious.
There is a girl named Bella, she鈥檚 a very smart, kind and beautiful person. She鈥檚 going to live in Forts with her Father Charlie, he lives alone hasn鈥檛 gotten married. Since when he divorced Bella鈥檚 mother. When she got to her father鈥檚 place they didn鈥檛 talk much. By the next day Bella went to school she made lots of new friends. She met Edward Cullens. He鈥檚 this pale, white boy(he鈥檚 really cute) he鈥檚 about in the 6:3. They met in Biology and he didn鈥檛 really talk to her. With time he introduced himself. One day she went with him to play baseball game(with Edwards family)they were going to play in a very far place in the woods. Edward鈥檚 father put Bella as the refree. Edward went to third base. They separated and Edwards team was winning eight to four. Bella was gradulating Edward when James came there Bella noticed that they were both pale she found out that Edward was a vampire . James was also a vampire, but the bad kind. Edward and Bella went to Charlie鈥檚 place and James was following. Edward took Bella to his place. They went far away so james won鈥檛 get them. Bella stay鈥檚 alone while Edward get 鈥榮 a phone call. It鈥檚 James and he tell鈥檚 her to go to her ballet studio without Edward so she goes and Edward goes crazy looking for her.
Some part鈥檚 of the book were really suspicious. Like when Edward left Bella for a week. I didn鈥檛 know were he went so I had to keep on reading I couldn鈥檛 stop reading. Also in some parts it was really obvious because when Bella would go to sleep they would say she fell asleep. Blah! Blah! Blah! I was confused when they went from Charlie鈥檚 place to Edward鈥檚 place. Maybe sometimes they would go to Arizona. They would go and comeback and they wouldn鈥檛 tell how they got back they would just say 鈥榖ack to Forts鈥� or not even. Sometimes they are really curious.
April 15, 2009
Got this one for my birthday...will get to it soon.
Well, I have to be honest here - I have absolutely NO intention of reading this book. It looks too silly even for ME to read so I'm bringing it to school for students to drool over after they finish tests. Besides, if I really want to drool over RPatz, I'll just look at my copy of GQ.
Don't be fooled either...I HAVE indeed been reading books, everyone. They're just ADULT books that I don't want to list here because I feel they're inappropriate for some of you to be reading (Mrs. Goodall and Mrs. Guarisco, I'll tell you two later). Besides, would you really want to read about being caught trying to smuggle drugs out of Turkey? You shouldn't! Not at your age anyway. Nor should you want to read the new Jhumpa Lahiri book that the library finally came through with...
Well, I have to be honest here - I have absolutely NO intention of reading this book. It looks too silly even for ME to read so I'm bringing it to school for students to drool over after they finish tests. Besides, if I really want to drool over RPatz, I'll just look at my copy of GQ.
Don't be fooled either...I HAVE indeed been reading books, everyone. They're just ADULT books that I don't want to list here because I feel they're inappropriate for some of you to be reading (Mrs. Goodall and Mrs. Guarisco, I'll tell you two later). Besides, would you really want to read about being caught trying to smuggle drugs out of Turkey? You shouldn't! Not at your age anyway. Nor should you want to read the new Jhumpa Lahiri book that the library finally came through with...
August 1, 2014
Snatched this up before the movie came out last year and had fun reading it. It's fun to know the behind the scenes what went into movie-making. It's nicer and of course more official than all the online information available now before New Moon. It's very well put together and written. Some things don't make sense if read before viewing, maybe I should read it again. :)
The stills and extra photos are lovely. I like a lot of those stills better than those shown in the film. Many I think capture the joy the characters feel, when the actors are more relaxed than the many angst-ridden scenes.
I also enjoy Vaz's writing, how he includes excerpts from the book and a short history on vampire fiction.
The stills and extra photos are lovely. I like a lot of those stills better than those shown in the film. Many I think capture the joy the characters feel, when the actors are more relaxed than the many angst-ridden scenes.
I also enjoy Vaz's writing, how he includes excerpts from the book and a short history on vampire fiction.
December 23, 2009
In this Illustrated Movie companion, you would learn extra things you wouldn't hear in the book or interviews. This is really cool also because there are some pictures they have that you can't find no where else. You learn more about the characters in the movie and go behind the scene with many things. What other things you can find out is more and the movie and what happened during filming! Basic Twilight fans who haven't seen the movie and got the Illustrated version of the movie would be asking; Where there any deleted scenes? If so what happened in the scene? But as many of the fans and others who have the DVD, it includes never before seen deleted scenes ( which most where very cool!)
February 18, 2010
I watched the movie.
A Teenage girl (Bella) moves to a small, gloomy town to live with her father. She is intriguesd be a mysterious group of people in the school, especially one of the guys. After he saves her from getting hit by a car , by stopping it with his hand, she becomes curious of him. After research she comes to find the the guy is anything but human. The movie is suspenseful and brings you into another world.
Even though I felt like a teenager watching this movie, I truly enjoyed every minute of being out of reality! I also have a huge crush on the main character, Edward. Wow, I feel like 16 again!
A Teenage girl (Bella) moves to a small, gloomy town to live with her father. She is intriguesd be a mysterious group of people in the school, especially one of the guys. After he saves her from getting hit by a car , by stopping it with his hand, she becomes curious of him. After research she comes to find the the guy is anything but human. The movie is suspenseful and brings you into another world.
Even though I felt like a teenager watching this movie, I truly enjoyed every minute of being out of reality! I also have a huge crush on the main character, Edward. Wow, I feel like 16 again!
May 1, 2009
Even though I refused to read too much of this book before I saw the movie, I loved it right away. It is full of beautify pictures of the scenery plus pictures of all the cast and sets. Then once I saw the movie and read it, I realized how much went into the movie. This is a detailed account of why certain places were chosen, about the cast, adapting the book into a movie, and much, much more. Go and get this if you haven't yet! You won't regret it!
March 12, 2016
When I got my hands on this book I was obssesed with The Twilight saga (books and movies), so I really loved this one too. It was so great to read about how the first movie was built, read about actors work and all the details. Also, it's beautiful book with beautiful photos. I really enjoyed it :)
May 26, 2020
I hated this book, Bella is way to dependent on Edward and she basically can't live without him. She is just a wimpy dependent girl and I can't stand her how she is always getting in trouble and is always in need of saving. This is more than love it's a bad relationship.
May 2, 2011
So excited to get this as a Christmas present. I loved it! Love being able to see how the film was put together along with quotes from the cast. A must for any Twilight fan.
February 19, 2022
There are no other words to say other than I love this story.
July 30, 2015
Don't Judge Me , i did like it.
October 29, 2017
This was an awesome little book about the making of the movie Twilight. I've never read a behind-the-scenes type of book before, and I'm not quite sure what prompted me to pick up this one (other than my neverending obsession with all things Twilight) because I've never been very interested in how movies are made or any behind-the-scenes work. But it was so cool!
I learned about many of the special effects and how they came into play. I learned about how the weather in the Pacific Northwest severely impacted the filming schedule (which I found to be surprising). I learned about how the crew set up props to match the atmosphere of the movie, down to choosing what books to place on a character's bookshelf. I had no idea that so much detail and preproduction work was put into making movies. The book talked about how people had to go scout out different locations, and how they pinpointed exactly what they were looking for in a building and how they could use that for the set. I was surprised to find out that the director wanted minimal special effects in the movie and tried to shoot it as realistically as possible to make it more relatable. I liked that decision because I do prefer movies set in real places because of that realistic factor. Even fantasies based in the dominion of Earth are better than otherworldly fantasies, in my opinion.
My favourite detail to learn about was how they filmed Edward pushing the truck away from Bella, thus denting the truck. Instead of using CGI, the team formed a thin layer of aluminum over the door, and they cut a hole out of the real door. So when Edward pushed the door, it actually dented the metal and looked like he had superhuman strength.
This book features neat movie stills and behind-the-scenes photos of the cast and crew, and I loved that the pictures matched up with the different scenes in the movie that were being discussed. (An example of this was when the author was discussing how they created the fight scene in the mirrored ballet studio, and pictures from that scene accompanied the dialogue on those pages.) Although this book is written by a third-party, there are tons of quotations and presumably interviews with the director, Catherine Hardwicke, and other elite members of the production crew.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, even though I didn't think I would. It opened my eyes to the tremendous effort it takes to plan, film, and produce a movie, and I've developed a greater appreciation for the moviemakers. I will most likely check out more of these kinds of books in the future about how different movies are made because it really is fascinating. Now I have the desire to rewatch Twilight, even though I just watched it last month, because I want to notice all the small details and nuances this time around.
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I learned about many of the special effects and how they came into play. I learned about how the weather in the Pacific Northwest severely impacted the filming schedule (which I found to be surprising). I learned about how the crew set up props to match the atmosphere of the movie, down to choosing what books to place on a character's bookshelf. I had no idea that so much detail and preproduction work was put into making movies. The book talked about how people had to go scout out different locations, and how they pinpointed exactly what they were looking for in a building and how they could use that for the set. I was surprised to find out that the director wanted minimal special effects in the movie and tried to shoot it as realistically as possible to make it more relatable. I liked that decision because I do prefer movies set in real places because of that realistic factor. Even fantasies based in the dominion of Earth are better than otherworldly fantasies, in my opinion.
My favourite detail to learn about was how they filmed Edward pushing the truck away from Bella, thus denting the truck. Instead of using CGI, the team formed a thin layer of aluminum over the door, and they cut a hole out of the real door. So when Edward pushed the door, it actually dented the metal and looked like he had superhuman strength.
This book features neat movie stills and behind-the-scenes photos of the cast and crew, and I loved that the pictures matched up with the different scenes in the movie that were being discussed. (An example of this was when the author was discussing how they created the fight scene in the mirrored ballet studio, and pictures from that scene accompanied the dialogue on those pages.) Although this book is written by a third-party, there are tons of quotations and presumably interviews with the director, Catherine Hardwicke, and other elite members of the production crew.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, even though I didn't think I would. It opened my eyes to the tremendous effort it takes to plan, film, and produce a movie, and I've developed a greater appreciation for the moviemakers. I will most likely check out more of these kinds of books in the future about how different movies are made because it really is fascinating. Now I have the desire to rewatch Twilight, even though I just watched it last month, because I want to notice all the small details and nuances this time around.
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October 30, 2020
I picked this one up for a buck or two at a local thrift store. I love the books and movies. While this had a lot of details I didn't much care for, it was fun to read about some of the behind the scenes movie magic. Prop placement, special effects techniques, and other little things the average viewer may not have picked up on from the films are all discussed in this film companion book.
It's silly and fun, just like the books and movies, and at first I debated donating this to the local library used book shop but nope, I'm gonna keep my copy.
It's silly and fun, just like the books and movies, and at first I debated donating this to the local library used book shop but nope, I'm gonna keep my copy.
May 4, 2017
Mark Cotta Vaz's "Twilight" tells the story of a character named, Bella Swan, and the vampire that she undoubtedly falls in love with named Edward Cullen. Before I found this book, I always thought the love shared between Bella and Edward was a bit callous towards others, especially her father from watching the movie, however, I am now convinced that their love towards each other was very strong and personally struck to me the strong emotions shared among the two. I enjoyed the plot of this book, as it really expressed their love connection with how they first met and all the crazy, suspenseful adventures they had incurred throughout this novel. This book is a good drama love book that kids can enjoy to watch and understand true love. However, I find it a little inappropriate for young adults to be reading about true love and the expressions of love at such a young age. I would find this book to be more suitable for adults at an older age, because there are some gruesome scenes in this novel that I do not feel like some young adults should be allowed to read. Ultimately, I still agree with the rating I gave this book, which is 4 stars, however I am not sure if I deem this book suitable for young adult literature.
July 4, 2020
GOD this was my most prized possesion at the age of twelve. absolutely nothing and nobody could come between me and my Twilight Saga鈩� Collection
January 18, 2024
This was a good look into her world building that probably inspired me as an author more than any of her other books.
November 10, 2024
it did not take 4 months of actively reading to finish this picture book i promise鈥�..i feel like i need to defend myself here.
either way it was fun. i 鉂わ笍 twilight
either way it was fun. i 鉂わ笍 twilight
July 5, 2023
I'll be honest, I bought this book while I was in high school and I never actually read it. I decided that after watching all of the Twilight movies while my husband was gone at training, I'd bring this bad boy out. Especially, when I was having trouble sleeping one night. This was incredibly insightful into all of the different aspects of making the films. It can get a bit production description-heavy, which isn't always the most interesting to me. I did really appreciate understanding and learning the background behind why they made certain decisions when making the film. I also feel like I gained some insider knowledge that I can know spew to others while watching the film in the future. I'll probably keep the book, if only to look at the beautiful artwork from the film and because of nostalgia. If you liked the films or were obsessed about this series like I was, this should definitely be added to your reading list.
October 14, 2009
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"4.5 stars" I think I must have read a few too many Twilight fan magazines in recent history, because I had somehow gotten the idea that this book was going to be like those periodicals with just a little more depth. What I got definitely had plenty of depth, and certainly was not quite what I was expecting, but in a good way. Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion takes the reader on the movie-making journey from start to finish. It begins with the origins of Stephenie Meyer's book of the same name which started it all, as well as the early attempts at writing a script, and continues right on though post-production taking a comprehensive look at each phase of film-making. It was essentially the written version of a 鈥渕aking-of鈥� documentary.
Some of the things in the book were covered either in the behind-the-scenes DVD extras or I had read about them elsewhere, but there was still a lot of new information about all the detail and hard work that went into making the movie, which I thought was very interesting to learn about. For example, I discovered how the set designers decorated each interior set in such a way as to reflect the personality of the characters. The book mentions many little items that were placed in certain rooms which I hadn't noticed when watching the movie and will have to look for the next time I do. I had already known that the weather was a challenge while making the film, but I didn't understand just how much of a challenge it was until I read this book. After learning about some of the things that the actors and crew endured while filming, I think they should be commended for their perseverance. I also got a deeper appreciation for the way the Twilight movie was made. I've gotten the feeling that some people who disliked it may have felt that way (and perhaps unknowingly), because it wasn't heavily laden with CG effects like most blockbuster movies these days are. If I am correct, even on some level, I think that is a shame, because the organic feel of the film is one of the things I really appreciated about it.
Overall, this was a lovely book that I enjoyed reading. I have been a fan of the movie since the first time I saw it, but by reading this book I was still able to cultivate a richer understanding of the challenges the cast and crew faced during the making of Twilight. From the uncooperative weather that was sometimes freezing cold and rainy, to a tight shooting schedule because of an extremely limited budget and work restrictions on Kristen Stuart who was still a minor, I think the movie was far more difficult to produce than it might seem at first glance. In fact, I would challenge those who didn't like the movie to read this book and not come away with at least some appreciation for it, especially after learning the shocking details of the original Twilight movie script that had clumsy Bella as a star athlete and a cheesy action finale involving the FBI. If nothing else, Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion is well worth it just for the gorgeous full-color movie stills some of which take up a whole page or even two and the great behind-the scenes photos. I must admit that I'm not a big collector of movie memorabilia, but this book is a keeper that I would definitely call a must-have for all collectors and fans of the Twilight movie.
"4.5 stars" I think I must have read a few too many Twilight fan magazines in recent history, because I had somehow gotten the idea that this book was going to be like those periodicals with just a little more depth. What I got definitely had plenty of depth, and certainly was not quite what I was expecting, but in a good way. Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion takes the reader on the movie-making journey from start to finish. It begins with the origins of Stephenie Meyer's book of the same name which started it all, as well as the early attempts at writing a script, and continues right on though post-production taking a comprehensive look at each phase of film-making. It was essentially the written version of a 鈥渕aking-of鈥� documentary.
Some of the things in the book were covered either in the behind-the-scenes DVD extras or I had read about them elsewhere, but there was still a lot of new information about all the detail and hard work that went into making the movie, which I thought was very interesting to learn about. For example, I discovered how the set designers decorated each interior set in such a way as to reflect the personality of the characters. The book mentions many little items that were placed in certain rooms which I hadn't noticed when watching the movie and will have to look for the next time I do. I had already known that the weather was a challenge while making the film, but I didn't understand just how much of a challenge it was until I read this book. After learning about some of the things that the actors and crew endured while filming, I think they should be commended for their perseverance. I also got a deeper appreciation for the way the Twilight movie was made. I've gotten the feeling that some people who disliked it may have felt that way (and perhaps unknowingly), because it wasn't heavily laden with CG effects like most blockbuster movies these days are. If I am correct, even on some level, I think that is a shame, because the organic feel of the film is one of the things I really appreciated about it.
Overall, this was a lovely book that I enjoyed reading. I have been a fan of the movie since the first time I saw it, but by reading this book I was still able to cultivate a richer understanding of the challenges the cast and crew faced during the making of Twilight. From the uncooperative weather that was sometimes freezing cold and rainy, to a tight shooting schedule because of an extremely limited budget and work restrictions on Kristen Stuart who was still a minor, I think the movie was far more difficult to produce than it might seem at first glance. In fact, I would challenge those who didn't like the movie to read this book and not come away with at least some appreciation for it, especially after learning the shocking details of the original Twilight movie script that had clumsy Bella as a star athlete and a cheesy action finale involving the FBI. If nothing else, Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion is well worth it just for the gorgeous full-color movie stills some of which take up a whole page or even two and the great behind-the scenes photos. I must admit that I'm not a big collector of movie memorabilia, but this book is a keeper that I would definitely call a must-have for all collectors and fans of the Twilight movie.
November 1, 2013
The theme of the book, Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, is to face the unknown. By reading this book, the reader begins to realize that they should not be afraid of the unexplainable, but should take interest and be inquisitive. Twilight takes place in modern day Forks, Washington. Forks, is a rainy and dreary place brimming with lush greenery. The protagonist of this book is Bella Swan, a seventeen year old girl who has taken the selfless act to live with her father, Charlie, in Forks so her mother can attain happiness with her newly wed husband who is traveling around America. This book is written in first person, in Bella鈥檚 perspective. Other major characters include Edward, the mysterious gorgeous boy who had a nasty habit of captivating Bella with a single look, Charlie, Bella鈥檚 father who she only sees for two weeks during the summer, and Alice, Edward鈥檚 graceful good-humored optimistic pixie-like sister. When Bella first moves from her beloved home city of Phoenix, Arizona to live with her father, Charlie, she is utterly miserable and completely convinced that she will never come to like and consider Forks as her home. Then, on her first day of school, she meets Edward Cullen. Gorgeous, sophisticated, and unnerving, Edward fascinates her unlike anyone she had ever met. The only problem is, whenever she looks at him, she is met with a cold-hearted, murderous glare that only assures her of his hatred. Then, one day he saves her by pushing her out of the path of a sliding car; the question that Bella struggles with is not why he saved her, but how, since he was on the far side of the parking lot yet managed not only to get there in a few mere seconds, but also to push the car away from her. With his dramatic mood swings, inhuman strength and unmatchable speed, Edward sparks a curiosity in Bella that cannot be quenched. Bella must prepare herself though, for the main question is not whether Edward is a mere human, but whether she will be able to accept his dark side.
I loved this book; it captivated me with its mysterious interesting characters, descriptive settings, and character development. For example, when Edward first meets Bella, he is spiteful and demonstrated his dislike for her at every given moment. However, after he saves Bella he is drawn and immersed in her essence. Intrigued, by her curious personality, and defining traits, Edward breaks down his walls and lets her into his world. The character I could connect most with in this book was Bella. Not only are we both extremely clumsy, but we also share a curious personality and a passion for the unknown. A strength within this book was is how it took a long time for Edward and Bella to connect with each other. In most romance novels, the main characters seem to meet and know each other for two weeks and somehow be incandescently in love with each other. This book was not like that, both Edward and Bella struggled through raging emotions and internal conflicts before they admitted their desire. I would defiantly recommend this book to anyone of my classmates, on assuring them that it has a fascinating suspenseful plot, unforgettable, complicated characters, and an unmatchable writing style.
I loved this book; it captivated me with its mysterious interesting characters, descriptive settings, and character development. For example, when Edward first meets Bella, he is spiteful and demonstrated his dislike for her at every given moment. However, after he saves Bella he is drawn and immersed in her essence. Intrigued, by her curious personality, and defining traits, Edward breaks down his walls and lets her into his world. The character I could connect most with in this book was Bella. Not only are we both extremely clumsy, but we also share a curious personality and a passion for the unknown. A strength within this book was is how it took a long time for Edward and Bella to connect with each other. In most romance novels, the main characters seem to meet and know each other for two weeks and somehow be incandescently in love with each other. This book was not like that, both Edward and Bella struggled through raging emotions and internal conflicts before they admitted their desire. I would defiantly recommend this book to anyone of my classmates, on assuring them that it has a fascinating suspenseful plot, unforgettable, complicated characters, and an unmatchable writing style.
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