The art & making of The greatest showman

Book 2017

The glorious world of P.T. Barnum and the movie The greatest showman come to life in this lavish art book. Featuring unit photography and concept art of stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Ephron, Michelle Williams, and Zendaya as well as behind-the-scenes tales of the film's making. Lyrics to the movie musical's showstopping tunes, by the song-writing team behind La la land.

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Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891

Greatest showman (Motion picture)

Motion pictures Art direction

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Illustrated works

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ISBN:

9781681883731

Description:

192 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm

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Art and making of The greatest showman
Greatest showman

Contents:

Foreword / by Michael Gracey
Introduction : all that was real is left behind
A world of wonder : the director's notebook
A million dreams. Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum ; The Aussie connection ; Michelle Williams as Charity Hallett
Come alive. City of dreams ; Zac Efron as Phillip Carlyle ; Zendaya as Anne Wheeler ; Aeriel & trapeze work ; Forbidden love : Anne Wheeler & Phillip Carlyle ; The greatest of ease : songwriters' & choreographers' notebook ; Four days, two songs ; Eight weeks ; From page to screen : screenwriters' notebook
This is me. Introducing the oddities ; The bearded lady : Lettie Lutz ; The beard ; The big time : production designer's notebook
Tightrope. Rebecca Ferguson as Jenny Lind ; Top hats & tails : costume designer's notebook ; Playing with fire : special effects & production design notebook
The noblest of arts. On location : art & cinematography ; Glitter & sawdust : producer's notebook ; Cast & crew

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2646999

Other Authors:

Gracey, Michael (Film director), writer of foreword

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