Making of Lost in Space [Paperback]

Pat Cadigan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 1998

The eagerly awaited modern remake of the TV classic Lost in Space is a star-studded special effects spectacular, featuring Gary Oldman, William Hurt, Matt LeBlanc, Mimi Rogers and Heather Grahamnot to mention their cantankerous clanking colleague, the most expensive, most complicated (and most dangerous!) cinematic robot ever permitted to work with live actors.

Award-winning SF author Pat Cadigan was on the set from start to finishpoking, prying and prodding everyone from Director to Star to SFX Wizard to Grip. What she wanted was the inside story of the of this extraordinary production; and what she got is all here, including:

The weirdest, wildest wrap party ever!

The set so huge that two studios had to be nailed together

The robot that cloned itself

Intimate interviews with cast and crew

Dr. Smith's creepynew look

The secret wedding of CGI and live action

"Will makes new friends!"

Three days in the City of the Future

Tech notes: from Brazil to Alien to the Robinsons

Meet a table-hopper from Party of Five

Inside the "Creature Shop"

The Henson connection

Four actors in one body

And much, much more!

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; First Printing edition (April 2, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061053937
• ISBN-13: 978-0061053931
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,466,548 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible 750 FX shots movie, October 5, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Making of Lost in Space (Paperback)

If you're looking for a wireframe images and transforming them into a real Special Effects,a hundreds of shots from the movie set,tons of images from the movie and the movie set,detailed making of almost every Special Effect used in the movie then this is what you've been looking for. You won't regret it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Danger, Will Robinson!, December 1, 2001

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This review is from: Making of Lost in Space (Paperback)

I was impressed by the motion picture remake of the old "Lost in Space" TV series: the sets, costumes, effects, and other elements were obviously conceived and designed with great care and professionalism. "The Making of Lost in Space," by Pat Cadigan, is a documentary look at the making of the motion picture.

Cadigan discusses the process of transforming the elements of the familiar 60s TV series into a film. The book contains many fascinating concept drawings of the visual elements that eventually were used. Many "behind-the-scenes" artists and technicians get some well-deserved recognition.

I don't know what the future holds for this sci-fi franchise. But this book is a treat for "Lost in Space" fans anyway.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor graphics, imcomplete info., June 5, 2003

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azulmarino (Salto, Uruguay) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Making of Lost in Space (Paperback)

Many shots in this book lack interesting features and are there just to fill space. Also many images are blury and it does not even tell anything about the movie soundtrack, which I know inclues excellent songs by Apollo440 and a joint venture by Juno Reactor and The Creatures.