City of Joy: The Illustrated Story of the Film (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook) [Paperback]

Roland Joffe (Author), Mark Medoff (Author), Jake Eberts (Author), Diana Landau (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook | Publication Date: July 13, 1999

This book includes the screenplay; film production notes; excerpts from historical and cultural sources; selected reading lists; exclusive essays by director Joffe, screenwriter Medoff, producer Eberts, and Lapierre, on whose book the film was based. 130 illustrations, 80 in color.

The Newmarket Pictorial Moviebooks, official companions to films, large format (8 3/8 x 10 7/8), heavily illustrated throughout, with color photographs, details on the making of the film, background on the filmmakers and cast.

Editorial Reviews

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YA-- A thorough, well-illustrated look at how a film is made. Opening with chapters by the producer, director, and screenwriter, Joffe then presents an excerpted script, quotes from the original book, and countless full-color photographs from both production and actual stills. Sidebars make it possible to understand the film and Indian culture. This unique resource can serve as both an eyeopening and entertaining resource on filmmaking and as an unusual introduction to a non-Western culture.
- Maria Rendine, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Newmarket Press; Media tie-in edition (July 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557041253
• ISBN-13: 978-1557041258
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,780,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie, May 1, 2011

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Brenda Montgomery (LEBANON, IN, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: City of Joy: The Illustrated Story of the Film (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook) (Paperback)

Patrick Swayze gave one of his best performances in this movie. His protrayal of Dr. Max Lowe as a man who has shut himself off from people goes to India to try to find himself. He ends up getting involved with a slum clinic and the person who runs it. He also gets involved with a family who lives there. It's very touching and you find yourself rooting for the people. You almost feel like you are a part of this slum community and want for them to have a better life. It is one of my all time favorite movies, you can watch this one over and over.

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book for an even better movie, April 27, 2008

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Alfredo Sancho Caravaca "real reviewer" (Murcia, SPAIN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: City of Joy: The Illustrated Story of the Film (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook) (Paperback)

This is a very beautiful illustrative book. It has wonderful pictures and interesting information. The only reason I don't give it a five star due its price. The book is old and it shouldn't cost more than $10.