The Art of Kong Skull Island
by Simon Ward


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In March 2017, the producers of ‘Godzilla’ transport audiences to the birthplace of one of the most powerful monster myths of all in KONG: SKULL ISLAND, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.
When a scientific expedition to an uncharted island awakens titanic forces of nature, a mission of discovery becomes an explosive war between monster and man. Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson, John Goodman and John C. Reilly star in a thrilling and original new adventure that reveals the untold story of how Kong became King.
The Art and Making of Kong: Skull Island goes behind the scenes and reveals how this monster-sized production was brought to the screen. Featuring incredible concept art and on-set photography, this deluxe book is a rare treat for fans as key cast and crew tell the story of how Kong was given a whole new lease of life.
© 2016 LEGENDARY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
About the Author:
Simon Ward is the author of The Art and Making of Independence Day Resurgence. A writer of both fiction and non-fiction, specialising in cinema and graphic novels, his essays and articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Cinema: The Whole Story, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, 1001 Comics You Must Read Before You Die, The Greatest Movies You’ll Never See, Sci-Fi Chronicles, and Movie Star Chronicles. He also wrote the introduction to Modesty Blaise: The Grim Joker.
Press Reviews:
"great coffee table book read that is beautifully presented with thick pages and vibrant images that just scream from the page." Impulse Gamer
"recommended for the impressive art and the skills of the artists it showcases" - Cinema Sentries
"A great coffee table book, you don’t have to be a fan of the film to appreciate the work that took Skull Island from concept to the big screen. Simon Ward and Titan Books put together a great companion to the movie" - Project Fandom
See the publisher website: Titan Books
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