The Patriot: The Official Companion [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Andrews McMeel Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2000

The full story of the making to The PatriotR, columbia Pictures' dramatic Revolutionary War adventure starring Mel Gibson.

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From the Publisher

The full story of the making of The Patriot, Columbia Pictures' dramatic revolutionary war adventure starring Mel Gibson. This books is due out on July 4th, 2000 and contains 100 color photos.

About the Author

Suzanne Fritz has worked in entertainment public relations for nearly a decade. She has helped promote several movie releases including Get Shorty and Tomorrow Never Dies. Rachel Aberly is a unit publicist. She has written several 'Making of' books including Godzilla.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Carlton Books; 1 edition (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842220764
• ISBN-13: 978-1842220764
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,164,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful work!, June 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Patriot: The Official Companion (Hardcover)

After looking at and reading through my copy of The Patriot: The Official Companion about 10 times, I recommend this beautiful work of art to everyone! The photos in this book are breathtaking and realistic and they cover every aspect of the movie. Some of the best shots of the film are included in this work. The articles on the actors are thorough and not only give some history and filmography on them, but also offer a very personal view into their lives. Being on the set during filming myself I can see that The Official Companion offers a view into the business of film-making, and that coupled with the historical aspect of The Patriot will truly make this book a pleasure for everyone! Suzanne and Rachel both did a *wonderful* job!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How was "The Patriot" made? Find out!, July 30, 2000

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This review is from: The Patriot: The Official Companion (Hardcover)

The stunning historical imagery of "The Patriot" was the result of a lot of long hours and hard work by a lot of people, seeking out properly historical sites, consulting with the Smithsonian Institute (the first time they have ever participated in the making of a movie), and ensuring that all of the details of "The Patriot" were properly carried out. This attention to detail is a hallmark of well-made, well-thought-out movies, and was probably last seen to this degree of precision in "Titanic". Learn how "The Patriot" was made in this superb book filled with on-screen and behind-the-scenes photos. The one amusing irony I find is the amount of computer work that went into the massive battle scenes. Is it just me, or is there something slightly -- unusual about computer-generated REVOLUTIONARY WAR combatants? But if it adds to the overall impact of the movie, which it certainly does, what of it? You'll discover that and much more in this must-have book for anyone who enjoyed and was impressed by "The Patriot", which I regard as one of the most significant movies I have ever seen!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn how a movie is made--I did from this book!, July 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Patriot: The Official Companion (Hardcover)

If you enjoyed the movie, you'll really enjoy this book. Lots of big, colorful photographs of the cast and crew at work during the filming; many pictures are suitable for framing--the photos are that good. If you are a student of film, this is a great book in which to learn how a movie is put together from start to finish: the text is very, very enlightening. The book even illustrates and explains how all of the film's special effects were accomplished.