As Cinema Retro's readership and reputation continues to grow, it has resulted in our being involved in some exciting and unusual projects pertaining to the world of classic movies. Last year, 20th Century Fox, which ranks among the studios that work closely with Cinema Retro, chose us to write and design the first book ever published directly by the studio. The result was The Great Fox War Movies, a hardcover volume that gave the comprehensive story behind the making of three classic Fox films: The Longest Day, Patton and Tora! Tora! Tora! The
book was packed with hundreds of rare stills, many never before
published, from the Cinema Retro archives. (Who else would have
original Japanese programs from these films???) The book was packaged with double DVD special editions of the
films and we were quite honored to see it promoted in Time magazine as
a Father's Day gift. (Dad would much rather have this than that new
shoehorn you had your eye on!)
Just as Cinema Retro magazine begat
The Great Fox War Movies, now that book has begat another exciting volume:
The Alamo: A Visual Celebration of John Wayne's Classic Movie. The book is being published by Sundown Entertainment Company. Whether you love
The Alamo or are among those who find it a flawed effort, this book will be for you. There is no whitewashing the dramatic behind the scenes story of the making of this epic film. The intrigue touches on politics, patriotism, John Wayne's personal obsession over 15 years to make the movie a reality and the lingering consequences of its aftermath, both negative and positive. Few individuals would have been courageous - or perhaps foolish enough - to make their directorial debut with one of the biggest, most expensive action epics ever filmed. John Wayne did - and created a film that still stirs strong passions and controversies even today.
This book will be unique in many ways. First of all, it will be a premium, limited edition collector's item that sells for $110.
- There will only be 1500 hardback editions printed
- Each book will be individually numbered and signed by the authors
- The book will be 180 pages and contain hundreds of the rarest stills and behind the scenes production shots imaginable. Many of these photos have never been seen before and come from the private collections of the foremost Alamo enthusiasts from around the world.
- There will be sections dedicated to international advertising posters, collectibles associated with the film, and rare original trade magazine advertisements
- As with The Great Fox War Movies, your humble publishers of Cinema Retro, Lee Pfeiffer and Dave Worrall are writing and designing the entire book
We'll be filling you in on more details over the next couple of months. The release date for the book is fourth quarter 2007. This book will
not be available through stores or Amazon. Because it is extremely limited,
it will only be available through Sundown Entertainment Company. Pre-orders are now being taken by Sundown Entertainment.
TO PRE-ORDER THE BOOK, CLICK HERE
That's all for now, Pilgrim!
SNEAK PREVIEW OF RARE PHOTOS FROM THE BOOK