The Making of Starship Troopers (Paperback)

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Takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this new and exciting film, complete with interviews with the cast, a tour of the set, and a view of the sketches and drawings, as well as a look at the weapons, costumes, and props used during filming. Original. Movie tie-in."

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade; Boulevard Trade Pbk. Ed edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572972521
• ISBN-13: 978-1572972520
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,094,387 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Behind the bugs, November 19, 2001

By	Michael J. Mazza (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

"The Making of Starship Troopers," by Paul M. Sammon, is an interesting look at the making of one of my favorite science fiction films of recent years. The book is packed full of visual elements: reproductions of conceptual art, behind-the-scenes photographs, and more. Some of the most interesting illustrations are sketches done by Paul Verhoeven, the film's director.

Together, the text and visuals describe the process by which Robert Heinlein's novel of the same name became a film. Integrated into the text are a wealth of quotes from both cast and crew members. Particularly intriguing are the explanations behind some of the differences between the novel and the film. There are some fascinating anecdotes, such as the funny story behind the filming of the notorious co-ed shower scene.

The book includes a lengthy interview with director Verhoeven in which he discusses such topics as the echoes of Leni Riefenstahl in the style of the film. If you're a fan of this film, you should get a lot out of this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like the movie...this book is amazing!, June 3, 1999

By A Customer

Starship Troopers is one of the most highly underrated movies of 1997 (i still don't understand why it didn't win an oscar for best special effects in '98)!

This movie is an incredible piece of work, and 'The Making of Starship Troopers' shows you all of the HARD work that has gone into it.

It has numerous High quality pictures of the weapons, costumes and concept art. Interviews with the cast and members of the crew who worked on this amazing movie. Also included is a very interesting interview with director Paul verhoeven.

I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoyed this great movie called, Starship Troopers, and want to know more about it!

Mike S. Wolf

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must Buy for Fans of the Film, March 25, 2002

By	Christopher P. Kokis "Chris" (Monroe, CT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A "making of" book for a film like Starship Troopers is a natural. There's so much material in this picture worthy of coverage - the awesome visual effects, the exotic equipment and vehicles, the far flung locales, the intense space combat. Throw in all the issues involved with the adaptation of Heinlein's classic sci-fi novel, the film's fascist political overtones, and the involvement of director Paul Verhoeven. Not to mention those astonishing bugs.

Fans of the movie will enjoy a comprehensive look at just about everything that went into the making of this future war classic. This large-format book is packed with color photos, illustrations, storyboards, sketches, model shots, and interviews.

If you were as fascinated with what you saw on screen as I was, and wondered how it was all done, then this is the book for you. Out of print, but available on the used-book market, this is a definite must have. Careful shopping will snag you a copy in nice condition for a reasonable price. Some "new" copies are still floating around if you're willing to pay a premium. Enjoy!