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The Host: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion Paperback – December 4, 2012

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4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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Stephenie Meyer's The Host captured millions of readers around the world with one of the most unusual love stories ever written. Acclaimed director Andrew Niccol brings it to the silver screen with a star-studded cast, stunning visuals, and breathtaking special effects.

Now this definitive companion book takes fans behind-the-scenes with extensive full-color photographs and exclusive interviews with the cast, crew, director, and producers, including Stephenie Meyer herself. Offering an intimate look at the filmmaking process, New York Times bestselling author Mark Cotta Vaz tells the inside stories behind the exotic locations, massive sets, and gravity-defying stunts, and shows how cast and crew come together to bring Meyer's extraordinary vision to life.
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    144 pages
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    Little, Brown and Company
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    December 4, 2012
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    8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0316230782
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0316230780
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Mark Cotta Vaz is the author of thirty-three books, including the best-selling Godzilla: The Art of Destruction; the Twilight Saga companions books, all number one New York Times best sellers; the award-winning The Invisible Art: The Legends of Movie Matte Paintings (co-authored with Oscar®-winning filmmaker and Academy Governor Craig Barron); and the critically acclaimed biography Living Dangerously: The Adventures of Merian C. Cooper, Creator of King Kong. Vaz is a lifelong resident of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company (December 4, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316230782
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316230780
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.44 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Mark Cotta Vaz is the author of over twenty-one books, including four New York Times bestsellers. His recent works include Mythic Vision: The Making of Eragon, The Spirit: The Movie Visual Companion, and the biography Living Dangerously: The Adventures of Merian C. Cooper, Creator of King Kong, which was a Los Angeles Times bestseller

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"...This book does it much credit. The pictures are beautiful, the information insightful. I am very very pleased with me purshace...." Read more

"...It's super interesting to see all the behind the scenes stuff. It came a bit more damaged than I would've thought/hoped but overall good." Read more

"...A great behind the scenes look. Lots of interesting info and a must for any fan of the book and upcoming movie." Read more

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Wanda Rochester
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Wonderful Item!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2012
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I am looking forward to this movie very much. This book does it much credit. The pictures are beautiful, the information insightful. I am very very pleased with me purshace. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you Amazon and thank you Mark for this wonder item!!!!:)
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Rafael Fanola
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2013
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If you are a big fan of The Host movie then you must have this book also. It contains really cool behind the scenes pictures, interviews, and other documentation related to the making of the film. I couldn't be happier with the book and as soon as the movie is out in Blu-ray I will be also getting it. Saoirse Ronan was just absolutely amazing in this movie and in my opinion this one movie alone beats the crap out of the entire Werewolf/Vampire teen romance saga created by Stephenie Meyer.
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TLB
4.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023
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I am so glad I was able to get a copy of this, especially since the movie wasn't crazy popular and is 10 years old! It's super interesting to see all the behind the scenes stuff. It came a bit more damaged than I would've thought/hoped but overall good.
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Richard and Danielle McInerney
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2013
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This companion really illuminates the movie making process. A great behind the scenes look. Lots of interesting info and a must for any fan of the book and upcoming movie.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Pay attention
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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Pay attention to description... I was wanting the book to read! No the illustrations of thr movie. Return was more than the book🤦🏽‍♀️
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pmtwith4
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2013
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A beautiful movie book with great photos and insights from the actors and their feelings about the movies intent. Quite interesting.
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Ryanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2013
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Love the photo of the cast, behind the scene, and the interviews with some of the cast. Will go great with the movie when it come out.
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Kelly Orf
4.0 out of 5 stars Great in depth look.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2013
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If you are looking for something to give you a good in depth look at the making of the Host this is it. It is full of stories and interviews. Very nicely done.
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Katia Tonoli
2.0 out of 5 stars Bello
Reviewed in Italy on April 10, 2018
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Pensavo fosse il film non il libro del film ma comunque è piaciuto molto a mia figlia ora alla ricerca del film in italiano
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Vanesa Rodríguez
5.0 out of 5 stars La huésped
Reviewed in Spain on February 17, 2013
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Es una guía del rodaje bastante completa.
Había leído el libro y me encantara la pelicula.
Se lo recomiendo a todos los q le guste los como se hizo.
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Rhiannabanana
5.0 out of 5 stars good detailed book on the film
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2013
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i must admit i brought this as ive already read the book and am looking forward to the film coming out later in the year. as with the other movie companions this author has done (all the twilight films) the book gives a lot of info in how the film was made, from how they chose the locations for filming and the problems they incurred to picking the actors to play each part and how it was so important to get the role of melanie/wanda right.
it details how certain scenes were created, how clothes were picked and there are quotes/comments from the actors and film crew during the process. all in all and very good detailed book, now just have to wait for the film to be released!!!
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E.A.L.
4.0 out of 5 stars The Host!
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2016
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A nice companion book to go with the movie. Better if you can find cheaper then the cover price!
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L. Redmond
5.0 out of 5 stars great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2013
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I loved this book it really gives great insight into the back story and and filming of the movie A great buy
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