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Pearl Harbor : The Movie and the Moment (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook)
Pearl Harbor The Movie and the Moment - Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook Author:Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay, Randall Wallace A lavish, colorful commemoration of an infamous day, and a major motion picture release. December 7, 1941, was arguably the most devastating day in American history. Now that infamous day, the events leading up to it, and its aftermath, are being recreated in a film that is certain to be one of the most memorable depictions of such a crucial mo... more »ment in American history. Directed by Michael Bay and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and starring Ben Affleck, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Alec Baldwin, Pearl Harbor, the movie, explores the lives of two daring young pilots whose worlds are drastically altered by the events leading up to World War II. This gorgeously illustrated companion volume brilliantly captures the movie and the history it celebrates. Filled with nearly 200 images, including four-color movie stills, candid shots, storyboards, sketches and maps, this book offers something for every movie and history buff. Offering a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse of a blockbuster in the making, this illustrated volume features articles and sidebars detailing the making of the movie, including fascinating information about the special effects and music, as well as the roles of the director, producer, and editing teams. In addition, the illuminating and authoritative text touches on the history of the Pearl Harbor naval base, the daily lives of its officers, and the events surrounding World War II. Interviews with survivors, profiles of major war figures, gripping accounts of bombing raids, and outlines of American, European, and Japanese military strategies bring to life the drama and glory of a timeless chapter in world history, while providing a rich and exciting exploration of American cinema at its best.« less