Saving Private Ryan [Hardcover]

Steven Spielberg (Author), David James (Author), Steven Speilberg (Author)

Book Description

Series: Newmarket Pictorial Moviebooks | Publication Date: June 10, 1999

Over 50,000 sold--the only illustrated companion book to the extraodinary film. Includes excerpts from Stephen Ambrose's books, screenplay extracts, and commentary by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Janusz Kaminski and others. 100 illustrations, 130 color plates.

Editorial Reviews

Review

James' book, an extension of the message of the film, is a valuable artifact of cinematic history. Inspired by those who sacrificed their lives for liberty, the memory of the images is not soon forgotten. -- Photo Insider

About the Author

Steven Spielberg is the renowned director of Saving Private Ryan, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Jaws.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 130 pages
• Publisher: Newmarket Press; First edition. edition (June 10, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557043701
• ISBN-13: 978-1557043702
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #743,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting, July 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Saving Private Ryan (Hardcover)

Saving Private Ryan and The Triumph and the Glory have sparked an interest in me about WWII. The novel isn't quite as good as the movie but anyway this book is a great behind the scenes look at the making of a terrific movie.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars See The Movie. Get The Book., March 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Saving Private Ryan (Hardcover)

I saw the movie & was blown away by it. I wouldn't recommend this book to people who haven't seen the movie or read SPR: THE NOVEL. This book isn't good for people who can't stand seeing gory pictures. Seeing them really brings back memories from the film. The horrors of war can be found in this book, the film, & novel. It also has some of the actor's feelings about the film & what they went through with the making of Saving Private Ryan. GET IT!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrifying, brutal, and most of all honest., August 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Saving Private Ryan (Hardcover)

When we hear announcements of American forces being sent somewhere in the world, we do not know what that means. There is nowhere in modern America for us to gauge this experience, and sacrifice. This movie will help everyone to know just what battle can mean. We need to know personally of the sacrifice asked, and the stakes involved. The only other war movie that came close to imparting this experience was "Full Metal Jacket". There were instances in that film that were too surreal to be believed, however, I have no doubt that similar, stranger instances actually happened.

My father fought in WWII, as did my Father-in-law. I visit my father-in-law at the veterans home in Peru Illinois, and can see the carnage that this war caused in the lives of those who made the sacrifice.

This film will help everyone to understand that sacrifice.