CASEEN GAINES

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic Back to the Future trilogythe perfect movie gift for fans of the franchise, actors, writers, and filmmakers who contributed to this beloved pop culture phenomenon. Long before Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled through time in a flying DeLorean, director Robert Zemeckis, and his friend and writing partner Bob Gale, worked tirelessly to break into the industry with a hit. During their journey to realize their dream, they encountered unprecedented challenges and regularly took the difficult way out. For the first time ever, the story of how these two young filmmakers struck lightning is being told by those who witnessed it. We Dont Need Roads draws from over 500 hours of interviews, including original interviews with Zemeckis, Gale, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Huey Lewis, and over fifty others who contributed to one of the most popular and profitable film trilogies of all time. The book includes a 16-page color photo insert with behind-the-scenes pictures, concept art, and more. With a focus not only on the movies, but also the lasting impact of the franchise and its fandom, We Dont Need Roads is the ultimate read for anyone who has ever wanted to ride a Hoverboard, hang from the top of a clock tower, travel through the space-time continuum, or find out what really happened to Eric Stoltz after the first six weeks of filming. So, why dont you make like a tree and get outta hereand start reading! We Dont Need Roads is your density. What fun! Deeply researched and engagingly written...the book Back to the Future fans have been craving for decades. Geekily enthusiastic and chock full of never-before-heard tales of what went on both on and off the screen, We Dont Need Roads is a book worthy of the beloved trilogy itself.Brian Jay Jones, author of the national bestseller Jim Henson: The BiographyA very compelling and enjoyable history of our trilogy. For me, reading it was like going back in time. AndGreat Scottthere were even a few anecdotes that Id never heard!Bob Gale, co-creator, co-producer, and co-writer of the Back to the Future trilogy

A cultural history of the record-shattering Broadway musical The Wiz, and the beloved movie it inspired, revealing the never-before-told story of the man behind the sensationSince its release in 1978, The Wiz has become a cultural mainstay. Jam-packed with the top stars of the day, Diana Ross as Dorothy, Richard Pryor as the Wizard of Oz, and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, the film is a joyful classic synonymous with the holidays and good cheer.In If Ever a Wiz There Was, Caseen Gaines uncovers the dramatic, previously untold story of the making of the Broadway musical that inspired the film. The Broadway show earned seven Tony Awards and went on to become the longest-running musical with an all-Black cast in Broadway history.The famed show, a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, was produced by Ken Harper, a late-night radio disc jockey with almost no experience in show business, and even less money. Harpers unconventional efforts, unbridled creativity, and unapologetic Blackness redefined what was considered possible for generations of Black Americans. Fifty years after The Wiz, Black children can see themselves as everything from superheroes to little mermaids.With new and exclusive interviews, Gaines recounts the roller-coaster journey to get The Wiz to the stage; and Ken Harper finally receives his due as one of Americas greatest showmen and pioneers of racial representation in entertainment.

TODOS LOS DETALLES SOBRE LA PRODUCCIÓN DE ESTE CLÁSICO DE JIM HENSON Cristal Oscuro, una auténtica obra de arte llevada a cabo por la narratividad sin igual y las ingeniosas marionetas de Jim Henson, es objeto de culto para generaciones enteras de fans. Por primera vez, este magnífico libro nos cuenta toda la historia de este proyecto profundamente personal de Henson, poniendo de manifiesto su singular proceso creativo y las innovadoras técnicas utilizadas para darle vida en la gran pantalla. Con ilustraciones de archivos escondidos, entrevistas con Henson y entrevistas actuales con el equipo creativo de la película, Cristal oscuro, la historia visual definitiva no olvida nada a la hora de trazar la crónica de esta producción, desde la idea inicial, a la construcción de marionetas nunca antes vistas, pasando por los retos logísticos a los que se tuvo que enfrentar el genio de Henson para llevar su idea a los cines. Ilustrada con increíbles imágenes que incluyen fotografías informales del rodaje, arte conceptual inédito, storyboards y mucho más, el libro también contiene gran cantidad de elementos extra como páginas de guion y notas de Henson. Fascinante y revelador, Cristal oscuro, la historia visual definitiva reconstruye con todo detalle la historia completa de un clásico moderno.

DESCUBRE LOS SECRETOS DEL RODAJE DE UNO DE LOS GRANDES CLÁSICOS DE STEVEN SPIELBERG E. T. el extraterrestre, una de las películas recordadas con más cariño de la historia del cine, es, además, la más personal e iconica del director Steven Spielberg. Este libro profundiza en los archivos de produccion para presentarte, de la manera mas completa y apasionante, la creacion de la obra maestra de Spielberg y el impacto que todavia tiene en varias generaciones de admiradores. Incluye entrevistas exclusivas con una parte clave del equipo, como Spielberg, la productora Kathleen Kennedy y las estrellas Robert MacNaughton, Dee Wallace y Peter Coyote. E. T. el extraterrestre: la historia visual definitiva revive la historia de una extraordinaria produccion que trascendio los limites de lo que era posible en el cine. Cargado de imagenes poco conocidas, el libro incluye fotografias promocionales, arte conceptual, storyboards y contenido del universo de E. T. al completo, como los articulos de publicidad comercial de la pelicula, la novela y su secuela, y la atraccion de Universal Studios. E. T. el extraterrestre: la historia visual definitiva constituye el homenaje perfecto para una pelicula que definio la magia del cine, y es un libro imprescindible para cualquier entusiasta de este apreciado clasico spielbergiano.