The making of another major motion picture masterpiece / Tom Hanks ; comic book illustrations by R. Sikoryak.
"From the Academy Award-winning actor and best-selling author: his debut novel. The story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film...and the humble comic book that inspired it. PART ONE of this story takes place in 1947. A troubled soldier, returning from the war, meets his talented five-year-old nephew, leaves an indelible impression, and then disappears for 23 years. Cut to 1970: The nephew, now drawing underground comic books in Oakland, California, reconnects with his uncle and, remembering the comic book he saw when he was five, draws a new version with his uncle as a World War II fighting hero. Cut to the present day: A commercially successful director discovers the 1970 comic book and decides to turn it into a contemporary superhero movie. Cue the cast: We meet the film's extremely difficult male star, his wonderful leading lady, the eccentric writer/director, the producer, the go-fer production assistant, and everyone else on both sides of the camera. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, this is a novel not only about the making of a movie, but also about the changes in America and American culture since World War II. Bonus material: Interspersed throughout are the three comic books that are featured in the story - all created by Hanks himself - including the comic book that becomes the official tie-in to this novel's "major motion picture masterpiece.""-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593664001
- ISBN: 0593664000
- Physical Description: 670 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: Large print edition
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf Large Print, 2023.
Content descriptions
General Note: | "This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf." "A novel"--Cover. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Backstory -- Source material -- Development hell -- Prep -- Casting -- The shoot -- Post. |
Search for related items by subject
Genre: | Fiction. Large type books |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Branch District Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Union Township Branch | LP FIC HAN (Text) | 35406424090825 | Large Print | Checked out | 03/11/2025 |