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Superman Returns: The Official Movie Guide

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I bet you've been thinking whether or not you should purchase "Superman Returns: The Official Movie Guide"...seeing that the film scheduled to be released on June 28th (originally scheduled for June 30, 2006) is just 3 short weeks away.

I got the opportunity to read the guide, and it was a magnificent and mesmerizing quick-read; with pages upon pages of beautiful photography from the film (admittedly for those of you who've spent the last year following the film's production via the internet...some/most of these photos (and information) may not be new to you; but for the uninitiated, you're in for a fabulous treat.

The guide starts with a humble and heartfelt introduction by the director [Bryan Singer]. After that you're taken on a brief journey into the comic book history of the character (for those of you not fully aware of the character's origin outside of the original 1978 Richard Donner film [Superman The Movie] for which Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" is vaguely branched).

Throughout the rest of the guide, you'll be treated with "glimpses" into, and "interviews" from, cast and crew. This book, very simply lays out the natural progression of the film's story without revealing (too many) key details in plot.

Bottom line...as the years pass, I predict this will be a seriously sought after collector's item. So buy it soon (or now)...before someone on "Amazon Marketplace", "Ebay", or some "other seller" in the next 20 years tries to sell you a used copy of it for $300.00.

Enjoy the Guide...it is a MUST HAVE.

This book is not meant to be an in-depth look at the making of the film. Rather, it's a book that's about 75% pictures. And really, that's exactly what it should be. We've been lucky enough to follow the production of this film from Day 1 via Bryan Singer's video diaries (bluetights.net). We've seen how the film was made, and further documentaries will explain it even further. It's just wonderful to sit back and look at the details of the beautiful finished product, and this book delivers. I found myself dwelling on each page like it was an art book. Considering the great price here on Amazon, if you're big enough of a fan to be reading this, you won't regret picking this up!

Wonderful pictures, and it provides a fantastic insight of the Superman Returns movie which I had the privilege of going to see at the movie theatre today. It only came out in the UK today and I must have been one of the first to see it.

It was breathtaking. A must see for all Superman fans.

For any Superman follower it's a must buy, and I can't wait until I can buy the DVD. I have asked Amazon to let me know when it becomes available.

As far as the book goes, it is a good buy because although it has lots of info, it doesn't give the story away.

Excellent. Thanks.

EXCELLENT MAGAZINE, FULL OF FACTS ABOUT THE MOVIE. THNAKS FOR THE PROMPT DELIVERY AND SERVICES YOU PROVIDED.

The book has some nice pictures, but the written content is somewhat weak. Personally, I prefer The Art of Superman Returns as well as Superman Returns: The Visual Guide. The former has better written content, and the latter has better pictures overall. Still, this book is available at a such a cheap price now that I would still recommend it if you are a big Superman fan.

A wonderful edition to any superman fan's library. The book is filled with high quality photos that follow the movie's plot and includes sections of the script. As an added bonus a few behind the scene moments, as well as some detailed concept art have been included. There are several interviews with cast members, writers, set designers, the special effects department and of course the director, Bryan Singer.

Not what I expected. Was really after the story book but this was only about Superman behind the scenes.