The Complete Making of Indiana Jones by J.W. Rinzler

[IrishJedi]

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Comes out on May 22 (same day as INDY IV) and covers all four films. If it's half as good as the SW one that came out last year this will absolutely own.

[Jmlsuperman]

:chew:chew Sold!! :chew:chew

[IrishJedi]

Amazon only has a soft cover version of this available for pre-order. I assume there'll be a hard cover version as well (probably with additional content, like with the SW book). There had better be. :tap

[The Josh]

Comes out on May 22 (same day as INDY IV) and covers all four films. If it's half as good as the SW one that came out last year this will absolutely own.

Yeah, I'm gonna get this. The SW one was well worth getting so I can't imagine this one not being worth it as well.

Amazon only has a soft cover version of this available for pre-order. I assume there'll be a hard cover version as well (probably with additional content, like with the SW book). There had better be. :tap

Really? I hadn't looked for a few days but I'd much rather have the hardbound one myself. If not I'll get the soft cover one but its not my first choice.

[IrishJedi]

Yeah, I'm gonna get this. The SW one was well worth getting so I can't imagine this one not being worth it as well.

Indeed. And Spielberg's personal biographer (Laurent Bozearau) is working on the book as well. :rock


Really? I hadn't looked for a few days but I'd much rather have the hardbound one myself. If not I'll get the soft cover one but its not my first choice.
I have no doubts there will be a HC version. It's just odd that it hasn't been solicited yet.

[The Josh]

Indeed. And Spielberg's personal biographer (Laurent Bozearau) is working on the book as well. :rock

That's cool! This book should be quite cool.

I have no doubts there will be a HC version. It's just odd that it hasn't been solicited yet.

I was just reading about the book again at Starwars.com to see if there was any word of a HC but it just talked about the book in general.

[IrishJedi]

I'm trying to figure out what the price is in the upper-right hand corner of that top pic. If it's $75.00 that would undoubtedly be for a HC version.

Wasnt $75 the listed cover price for the SW book?

[Collector Freak]

Couldn't they come up with a better picture for the cover?

[Wor-Gar]

Irish, you've been busy this morning. :)

INDY :rock

[IrishJedi]

Irish, you've been busy this morning. :)

INDY :rock

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And, CollectorFreak, I'm not a big fan of the cover either... but it's not THAT bad and we gotta assume that the book itself will be fantastic and a must-own.

[screamingmetal]

I'm trying to figure out what the price is in the upper-right hand corner of that top pic. If it's $75.00 that would undoubtedly be for a HC version.

Wasnt $75 the listed cover price for the SW book?

It looks like $35 to me.
I have most of the Star Wars making of and also the From Star Wars to Indiana Jones book. I might just pick this one up if it has new material in it.

[The Josh]

I'm trying to figure out what the price is in the upper-right hand corner of that top pic. If it's $75.00 that would undoubtedly be for a HC version.

Wasnt $75 the listed cover price for the SW book?

Nah it says $35 I believe. I saved it and zoomed in as much as I could.

I think the SW book was close to $75 though. I'd have to go check mine out.

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And, CollectorFreak, I'm not a big fan of the cover either... but it's not THAT bad and we gotta assume that the book itself will be fantastic and a must-own.

See I actually like the cover. Its quite simple much like the SW one is.

[IrishJedi]

I might just pick this one up if it has new material in it.

The entire book is filled with new material, both from the original INDY trilogy and "Crystal Skull".

[The Josh]

The entire book is filled with new material, both from the original INDY trilogy and "Crystal Skull".

Which makes it worth getting even if it doesn't have a HC but hope they HC has more. :D

[IrishJedi]

Yeah, the HC version of the SW book had something like 40+ extra pages, didn't it?

[The Josh]

Yeah, the HC version of the SW book had something like 40+ extra pages, didn't it?

I believe it was something like that yeah. Plus I think HC versions just look better when set in a collection.

[IronFingaz]

It will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine:D

[IrishJedi]

These books are massive, so the HC editions are naturally heavy. I think the mail man threw his back out while delivering my SW one. :lol

[The Josh]

These books are massive, so the HC editions are naturally heavy. I think the mail man threw his back out while delivering my SW one. :lol

The UPS guy wasn't real happy that day giving me mine either then I damn near killed myself taking it to my room. :lol

[tomandshell]

If it's half as good as the Star Wars one (which I still haven't finished) then it will be worth buying.

[Darklord Dave]

The Star Wars one is fascinating. Reading books like this makes you wonder how good movies EVER get made.

[IrishJedi]

The Star Wars one is fascinating. Reading books like this makes you wonder how good movies EVER get made.

Indeed. Especially the original "Star Wars". That movie almost literally killed Lucas.

[IrishJedi]

So, I guess there won't be a Hardcover version. Sucky.

[tomandshell]

Noooo!!!!!

It was going to look so nice next to the hardcover Star Wars one.

[Rogue Trooper]

Couldn't they come up with a better picture for the cover?

Got to agree, they could have used some of the cool poster artwork instead. i know you should'nt judge a book by its cover but it a little boring, still get it of course.

[The Josh]

So, I guess there won't be a Hardcover version. Sucky.

Yeah, that sucks. I have the other on order just incase but would have liked a HC one to go with my SW.

[Dr.Mirakle32]

Isn't it a little unfair that Star Wars has gotten comprehensive "Making of" books for individual films (at least for III and IV so far,) yet, the making of all four Indy adventures are being crammed into one softcover volume? I would personally have been happier with a definitive volume on the making of ROTLA, alone. I'm still gonna pick it up.

[Batty]

No hardcover is disappointing. :mad:

Here's a peek: http://www.libraryjournal.com/blog/770000077/post/430024443.html

[Trevolver]

I can't wait to own this book! the ANH one was a fascinating read! tons of great pictures too!

Trev

[Captain Britain]

It's a fantastic book. I do feel they've slightly neglected Phil Kaufman's role in the creation of Indy/ Raiders. I mean, Phil Kaufman even had a credit on Last Crusade, and I think he influenced the character more than we think - he was later due to make a film based on one of Talbot Mundy's Jimgrim stories, and I think he put a lot of Jimgrim into Indy. There's also a lot of archeaology in Jimgrim. But all round a great book, exactly what I wanted.

[scubasteve]

Was the HC discontinued?

[IrishJedi]

Was the HC discontinued?

The Hardcover version wasn't even solicited at all until this week. They duped us.

[Darth Caedus]

No hardcover is disappointing. :mad:

Here's a peek: http://www.libraryjournal.com/blog/770000077/post/430024443.html

I agree with the Sean Young as Marion YIKES !!!!! :horror:horror

[Darth Madden]

Looks pretty cool. So is there actually a hardcover? Amazon.com doesn't list one yet.

[scubasteve]

Looks pretty cool. So is there actually a hardcover? Amazon.com doesn't list one yet.

It's there, but out of stock - http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Making-Indiana-Jones/dp/0091926610/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212004352&sr=8-1

[Captain Britain]

Lots of HC's in the UK...

[Darth Caedus]

A real headshaker is how many studios turned down Raiders. You’ve got the two highest-grossing filmmakers, the guys who made Star Wars and Jaws collaborating on a joint project they know is a blockbuster, and studio execs say no. WTF! How dumb are some people?

[IronFingaz]

Just ordered the HC version from Amazon.uk :joy

[IronFingaz]

Looks like Amazon.com removed the HC version:confused:

[Spanks]

got the hc version from zavvi.co.uk £10.99 delivered

[doesitmatter]

A real headshaker is how many studios turned down Raiders. You’ve got the two highest-grossing filmmakers, the guys who made Star Wars and Jaws collaborating on a joint project they know is a blockbuster, and studio execs say no. WTF! How dumb are some people?

They set up a ballbusting deal. Even Paramount was scared. Barry Diller told Michael Eisner if it wasn't a hit, it would mean his job. Also Speilberg was in aslump after 1941 and no one (but Lucas) thought he could stay on budget. One studio told Lucas they'd do it if he dropped Speilberg!

I just got this book for my birthday and read it in two days! It's fascinating and incredibly detailed. In fact, sometimes it's dry as Rintzler goes on about shoot days where nothing anecdotal happened. And reading how detailed teh Crystal Skull section is, I can understand why they held this book until the movie's release.

[FDBMath]

I would agree. The details behind the creating the movies is great. How they came up with the stories and characters is very fscinating. The shooting stuff is hit or miss depending on what went on.

[IronFingaz]

Just got the HC version!!! :rock :rock :rock Great looking book, alot of stuff in it JUST like The Making Of Star Wars. And they look great standing next to each other.

[blue_rogue]

I just ordered the HC from amazon.co.uk

I'm sure a month from now a U.S. HC will be released with additional pages. :banghead

[Rogue Trooper]

Watched the movie sunday so it means i can get this now, big fan of making the movie books but always buy them after i seen the film.

[IrishJedi]

By the way, this book makes it utterly clear that Lucas was adament about aliens being in the movie all the way.

[The Ringer]

By the way, this book makes it utterly clear that Lucas was adament about aliens being in the movie all the way.

I think we could have figured that out without even seeing this book.:lol

[IrishJedi]

I think we could have figured that out without even seeing this book.:lol

Actually, there were a couple of people on here who were disputing this (can't remember who). Anyway, the book makes it absolutely clear. There are quotes from Lucas, Spielberg, Ford and others all saying the same thing: that Lucas wanted aliens (and in fact, the original MacGuffin was a live Roswell alien) and Spielberg and Ford balked until Lucas thought up the Crystal Skull connection... but he STILL demanded that aliens be in it somehow. He was also the one who insisted that it be done in the vein of 1950s sci-fi B-movies.

Also, I got a kick out of the different titles for the movie through the many drafts:

Indiana Jones and The Saucermen From Mars
Indiana Jones and The City of The Gods
Indiana Jones and The Phantom City of Gods
Indiana Jones and The Atomic Ants :confused:
Indiana Jones and The Destroyer of Worlds
Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull

[The Ringer]

In my opinion I think they choose the best title. Those other ones are just a bit silly.:wacky

[Deak Starkiller]

Actually, there were a couple of people on here who were disputing this (can't remember who). Anyway, the book makes it absolutely clear. There are quotes from Lucas, Spielberg, Ford and others all saying the same thing: that Lucas wanted aliens (and in fact, the original MacGuffin was a live Roswell alien) and Spielberg and Ford balked until Lucas thought up the Crystal Skull connection... but he STILL demanded that aliens be in it somehow. He was also the one who insisted that it be done in the vein of 1950s sci-fi B-movies.

Also, I got a kick out of the different titles for the movie through the many drafts:

Indiana Jones and The Saucermen From Mars
Indiana Jones and The City of The Gods
Indiana Jones and The Phantom City of Gods
Indiana Jones and The Atomic Ants :confused:
Indiana Jones and The Destroyer of Worlds
Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull

Best title, Indiana Jones and The City of The Gods thanks a lot GL. :banghead

[Khev]

I browsed this book at Barnes & Noble the other day. It looked like it had a lot of great info. A couple of questions:

1. I heard Sean Connery declined a cameo in KOTCS. Did the book mention that?

2. Does amazon.com ship this shrink wrapped? I'm quite anal about the condition of fancy books like this. I'll have to get the hardcover but I don't want the edges torn in transit.

And I actually like "Indiana Jones and the Saucermen From Mars." Of the possible titles it has the greatest 50's Sci-Fi/Monster movie ring to it.

[IrishJedi]

And I actually like "Indiana Jones and the Saucermen From Mars." Of the possible titles it has the greatest 50's Sci-Fi/Monster movie ring to it.

To be honest, I wish they'd gone back to using that original title as well. Yes, they weren't really from Mars, but that title just fits that whole genre and era. Plus, more people would have known what to expect from the flick.

Oh well. At least they made it a line in the movie.

[Khev]

Irish was there any mention of Connery being approached for Indy IV?

[IrishJedi]

Irish was there any mention of Connery being approached for Indy IV?

Yeah, there is a brief mention of that (including the official comment from Connery saying that if anything would bring him out of retirement, it would be Indy, etc).

[Khev]

I think it would have been tough to work him into the story. I think one Old Jones per movie is enough. :)

[IrishJedi]

Yeah, but in many ways it would have been interesting to possibly see all three generations of Henrys together (and how they play off each other). I think, though, that it would have just been a cameo during the wedding scene.