City of Joy: The Illustrated Story of the Film (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook) (Paperback)

~ Roland Joffe (Author), Mark Medoff (Author), Jake Eberts (Author), Diana Landau (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-- A thorough, well-illustrated look at how a film is made. Opening with chapters by the producer, director, and screenwriter, Joffe then presents an excerpted script, quotes from the original book, and countless full-color photographs from both production and actual stills. Sidebars make it possible to understand the film and Indian culture. This unique resource can serve as both an eyeopening and entertaining resource on filmmaking and as an unusual introduction to a non-Western culture.
- Maria Rendine, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description

This book includes the screenplay; film production notes; excerpts from historical and cultural sources; selected reading lists; exclusive essays by director Joffe, screenwriter Medoff, producer Eberts, and Lapierre, on whose book the film was based. 130 illustrations, 80 in color.

The Newmarket Pictorial Moviebooks, official companions to films, large format (8 3/8 x 10 7/8), heavily illustrated throughout, with color photographs, details on the making of the film, background on the filmmakers and cast.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Newmarket Press; Media tie-in edition (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557041253
• ISBN-13: 978-1557041258
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,501,692 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book for an even better movie , April 27, 2008

By	Alfredo Sancho Caravaca "real reviewer" (Murcia, SPAIN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very beautiful illustrative book. It has wonderful pictures and interesting information. The only reason I don't give it a five star due its price. The book is old and it shouldn't cost more than $10.