The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Filming of the Douglas Adams ClassicRobbie Stamp, Paul Simpson - Cast includes Sam Rockwell as Zaphod, Mos Def as Ford Prefect, Martin Freeman as Arthur, Bill Nighy as Slartibartfast and John Malkovich as Humma Kavula, a new character created by Adams for the movie. - Jim Henson's Creature Workshop adds refreshing mix of CGI technology, state of the art puppeteering, and animation. - Hammer & Tongs--Garth Jennings and Nick Goldsmith, the film's director and producer--is the company behind some of the most memorable music videos of recent times, including Fatboy Slim and Coffee & TV. - Adams' close personal friend and executive producer Robbie Stamp had exclusive access to all aspects of the production. As the book's editor, he includes rare interviews and materials--storyboards, sketches, never-before-seen artwork--about the making of The Heart of Gold, The Vogons, and the Guide itself. - Includes chapters on Earth, The Cast, The Vogons, The Heart of Gold, Vogon Command Headquarters, Viltvodle 6, Vogsphere, Magrathea, and Earth II. A must-have companion to the film, this is the book old and new fans of Hitchhiker's have been waiting for. |
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