{"product_id":"9781466872608","title":"Peter Jackson: From Prince of Splatter to Lord of the Rings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating look at the now-celebrated director tells of the inspiration that led to the making of the three world-famous \u003ci\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e films - and the six other films that preceded them. This unauthorized biography, \u003ci\u003ePeter Jackson: From Prince of Splatter to Lord of the Rings,\u003c\/i\u003e traces the journey of a young movie fanatic, from Sunday afternoons spent fooling around with a camera, through low-budget cult movies, to control of the most ambitious film project ever, on what is probably the best-loved fantasy novel ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis in-depth biography explores the many talents of the young Peter Jackson: the making of \u003ci\u003eBad Taste\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Meet the Feebles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBraindead\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeavenly Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForgotten Silver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Frighteners\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy. The story behind the \u003ci\u003eRings \u003c\/i\u003e- which tells how Jackson got the rights to make the film and the permission and funding to make three films rather than collapsing the story into just one or two films, interviews, and other behind-the-scenes material from the making of the landmark films. Past and future - in which author Ian Pryor considers Jackson's achievements and possible future - including his remake of \u003ci\u003eKing Kong\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom casts of zombies, traumatized puppets and murderous teenagers, to deal-making in Hollywood, this book is about following one's visions wherever they might lead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129822855408,"sku":"9781466872608","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781466872608_p0.jpg?v=1769892042","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781466872608","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}