The Making of Starship Troopers [Paperback]

Paul M. Sammon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1997

Takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this new and exciting film, complete with interviews with the cast, a tour of the set, and a view of the sketches and drawings, as well as a look at the weapons, costumes, and props used during filming. Original. Movie tie-in."

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade; Boulevard trade pbk. ed edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572972521
• ISBN-13: 978-1572972520
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #664,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Behind the bugs, November 19, 2001

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This review is from: The Making of Starship Troopers (Paperback)

"The Making of Starship Troopers," by Paul M. Sammon, is an interesting look at the making of one of my favorite science fiction films of recent years. The book is packed full of visual elements: reproductions of conceptual art, behind-the-scenes photographs, and more. Some of the most interesting illustrations are sketches done by Paul Verhoeven, the film's director.

Together, the text and visuals describe the process by which Robert Heinlein's novel of the same name became a film. Integrated into the text are a wealth of quotes from both cast and crew members. Particularly intriguing are the explanations behind some of the differences between the novel and the film. There are some fascinating anecdotes, such as the funny story behind the filming of the notorious co-ed shower scene.

The book includes a lengthy interview with director Verhoeven in which he discusses such topics as the echoes of Leni Riefenstahl in the style of the film. If you're a fan of this film, you should get a lot out of this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like the movie...this book is amazing!, June 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Making of Starship Troopers (Paperback)

Starship Troopers is one of the most highly underrated movies of 1997 (i still don't understand why it didn't win an oscar for best special effects in '98)!

This movie is an incredible piece of work, and 'The Making of Starship Troopers' shows you all of the HARD work that has gone into it.

It has numerous High quality pictures of the weapons, costumes and concept art. Interviews with the cast and members of the crew who worked on this amazing movie. Also included is a very interesting interview with director Paul verhoeven.

I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoyed this great movie called, Starship Troopers, and want to know more about it!

Mike S. Wolf

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book explains, giving pictures, of the movie., September 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Making of Starship Troopers (Paperback)

This book is one of my favorites, something every loyal Starship Trooper fan should own. It gives you the greatest pictures from the movie. Once somebody has had alook at this book, he will realize, like myself that this is the greatest movie.