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Peter Jackson: A Film-Maker's Journey

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The book is on the shelves in New Zealand right now. It's a remarkable journey he has made, from struggling apprentice printer to mogul.

The book, like his movies, is long, and rewarding for it. The emphasis is more on pre-LOTR work and life, and it really focuses on the movies - no business or personal exposes here.

Three things struck me:
The first is his overwhelming passion for movies - passion that led him to just do it, rather than learn first by going to university. The results speak volumes, and he is in good company with this approach.

The second is that he is a leader with an ability to gather large amounts of people around him - from the first movie made with a bunch of mates on weekends, to LOTR with over 24,000 kiwis involved.

And the third is that he is an astute businessman - the book only hints at this, but it is clear from the continuous improvement in his Film Commission submissions, and the improvement in the deals struck with New line and Universal.

Read it.

Picked up this biography years ago and have read it cover to cover twice.

It's an incredibly inspiring story. Peter's perseverance is quite incredible. He knew what he wanted to do with his life, and just went ahead and bloody did it!

It covers his life in great detail - particularly his early career where most biographers wouldn't bother to thoroughly explore. However some more photos from this era would be great.

This book is awesome for two reasons.
1st. It gives you a wonderful look into the life of the greatest filmmaker of this age.
2nd. It gives you a realistic look into the politics of Hollywood.


I found this fascinating, and worth every Pennie.

Excellent book! Amazing, fascinating information on the life of PJ and the making of his movies- a must read for all LOTR fans!

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JW Braun's TORN TV Book Review of 'Peter Jackson: A Film-Maker's Journey' by Brian Sibley

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no less than 200 lessons for the aspiring film maker! Must have book if you want to bring Hollywood to your home town!

Its probably not fair that I write this review so early as I am only on chapter 3. But... this is a most informative and entertaining book to read. There is obviously a good collaboration between Sibley and PJ as much of it is not only written with PJ's cooperation, but in his words from personal in depth interviews. Great personal family photos also.

I ordered my copy from AmazonUK. Its too bad it is not more readily available here in the U.S. but do try and get a copy. You won't be sorry.